Skied these a bit on firmer snow conditions. More of a traditional ski to me. Not to much rocker so hard pack performance is not compromised. The metal laminate makes it nice for dynafits,, less chances of ripping them out of this ski versus lighter skis with out metal. Damp feel on groomers, obviously lacking width for those deeper powder days, yet a daily driver.

Had a chance to ski these last year in a 179. They were so much fun and very lively. The main thing I noticed was the hard pack performance was much better than the previous years model. Basically easier to get back to the lifts after hitting up your secret stash. Found that there was a better tail on powder landings. The twin tip wheelie is a thing of the past with these in deep powder. Add these to the quiver.

This was one of the first Oakley's I had as a kid. Nice selection here. Get them while they last, typically hard to come by.

Nice wrap to the face fit. I'm a fan of these for skiing since you can put them in your pocket and don't have to worry about breaking the frame or arms off. They are a light weight metal-O Matter. Nice Unobtanium rubber temple and nose grip to hold them in place on your face when being active. Temple hinges are nice since they flex out some to fit different head widths and not stretch out the frame if a big head tries them on. Clean and smooth looking piece, not flashy.

Cool to see the colab here, Kit covers the wax temps and their in a cute Backcountry Goat. Great for travel!

They are pretty hard to get on for the first time. Using them skiing or traveling on planes. Make your feet feel great!

Simple sailor look, Not to thick not to thin. Wore this during the filming of "The Ordinary Skier" Looks like the black has the "Mountain Reaper" patch making it part of the Seth Mo collection.

Looks like these are on sale now. I always liked how bomber these are, thicker frame than most Oakley glasses, so there is a bit of weight, It is a lifestyle piece but still works for sport, nice face wrap.

Great shoveling shovel. Comes with the parts in shovel handle to build a sled with the K2 skis. So the holes that are on the tips and tails of factory freeride and Backside series skis work in conjunction with the parts that come in a a bag that is stuffed down the tube of the handle, there is a pull tab to get it out and has instructions on the bag. Obviously you want to build the sled at home a few times so you can built it up quick for an injury extraction if necessary. Any ski poles will work with the cross bracing that is need in sled construction. Snow Hoe option a held. Very sturdy! Blade is designed to be used as an anchor with some webbing.

Has a nice quick draw approach, handle helps with deployment, handle tube has grip tape covering to insure a nice hold in hand.

Smoother lines with and etched out temples. Nice match of lens and frame color here. This is a bigger frame and lens than most glasses. Contours face nicely on me.

It is a snug fit type hat. Beanie. My head is small and it works fine for skiing. Nice for hiking as well, let it get wet from hiking and switch out. Yes Casual works too!

Nice wire piece, Fragile Handle with Care. It is pretty easy to sit on them or put them in a bag and have them get smooshed. Hard case if you can. I have a crooked nose so they look a bit weird on me, to bad.

Live the dream with these babies. The price hurts as well as the brake width. I find them to be the most perfect binding for me. All these years and the look stays the same just like the reliability. If you got the loot get some. Silver so sleek!!

Nice and light. The lock is nice, can bet adjusted to be tighter very easily with a Tscrew. There is even a iclinometer to help with slope angle. Nice big powder baskets. Simple strap, but ergonomical. Good for backcountry!

New for this year, flip a switch and pop out and pop in a different lens with ease. No more struggling with little tabs to hold in the lens. Comes with extra lens, so flat light and sunny days are covered. Fits in helmet fine, I use a Troy Lee D3. Over all vision and peripheral are what you'd expect from Oakley. Fit is similar to a Splice.

This is a sweet piece to the layering puzzle. The chest pocket works in conjunction with the Jacket chest pocket(Modular System), keep certain things safe and warmer. Nice design thumb loop on wrist, lycra makes it fit and feel nice. Pretty deep chest zipper for venting while hiking. Good weight on material. I wear a large.

This is a great piece which has been a long time in the making. Packable inside pocket. Nice hand pockets and light weight. Soft fleece side hand pockets. Its a layering piece and around town for me. Could be worn as a stand alone within reason, warm piece none the less. More of a fitted fit.

I like the slight extra wrist cover. Best as an under the jacket glove. Waterproof zipper and leather pull for easy hand entry. Outer hand has nice pad protection. The warmth is nice, even more so on this . CZone helps with breezes and cold days. Also important to waterproof them from time to time. Even more though in the spring when the snow is wetter. Reverse stitching on fingers for great fit and feel of hand and whats in your hands. I never used the wrist straps, but now I love them.

I like the slight extra wrist cover. Best as an under the jacket glove. Waterproof zipper and leather pull for easy hand entry. Outer hand has nice pad protection. The warmth is nice. CZone helps with breezes and cold days. Also important to waterproof them from time to time. Even more though in the spring when the snow is wetter. Reverse stitching on fingers for great fit and feel of hand and whats in your hands. I never used the wrist straps, but now I love them.

This is one of my favorite to date. Gore-Tex Pro Shell so light, breathable, water and windproof. Tested in the Chamonix Valley. Nice chest and hand pockets for cameras, radio, and phone. Right chest pocket has an access zipper to your inner layer so it works in conjunction with the modular fleece layer chest pocket for things you want to keep safe and warm. 2 way zipper to help with other inner access so you don't have to need to take you jacket off. Shirt will connect to pants to make a one piece. Bill has a wire in the visor to help shape it. Packable as well! Photo of Nate Wallace on Mallory in Chamonix.

New art for this year, look close on the frame at the Skull details. The strap is a knit and knit print, similar to the one from 2 seasons ago, much more durable than last years screen print. Strap has silicon on in side for no slipping on helmets, strap does fit helmet and head. Crowbar has been my favorite for years, fits in helmet well and has a nice face curve to fit you well. My favorite is the G30 lens to cover all light conditions, maybe a bit bright on sunny days, but the way you can see in the shadows in unparalleled. Bag matches artwork on goggle.

Like the deep chest zipper. A few different materials placed critically. Not a road bike fit. Nice length on body. I have green in a L.

Wind Stopper Soft Shell, has a nice feel. Hard to tell in this picture but the is a fixed hood. Layer Piece or stand alone while hiking or warmer spring like conditions. Front pockets are pretty big with a media pocket in one of them. My photo shows it in yellow, which is not offered here. I wear an XL.

In honor of the frogskin sunglasses, that returned and became a limited edition cult classic. Normal t-shirt style fit. Silk screened inner tells the frogskin story!

Been a long time in the works for us to get Gore in the line. First time I wore the suit I felt like I was forgetting something due to how light this is compared to previous 3 layer Shells. Nice side thigh to knee venting. No back pocket, no need. Removable chest bid. Cuff saver is reversed to the inside of the cuff for a cleaner look. Simple and light, it only gets better. Its a shell, so you need to layer!!

Nice touch and fell of the material. Material breaths nicely. Has a bit of an articulated fit. Me like!

This is a jean that we haven't had in sometime. Swedish influence by having shoe lace belt, rather than using existing loops which you still can for a belt. Slightly fitted, more of a boot cut cuff, nice piece and trim details. Team rider favorite!

This years boot is brand Spanking new Art. Translucent shell of skulls and lets green liner shine through. Softer flex this year with an 8 vs a 10 on the previous Seth Pro Model. Liner is a bit thinner I found from the past boot as well. Over same flex pattern and performance. You can change flex by getting different tongues virtually on in a few seconds. See why I have been riding these shells for most of my career.

Main difference from last seasons skis is the Graphics. The color shown above is the 179, 189 comes in a blue top sheet. Performance wise these are more for soft conditions but do still perform well on hardpack, but you may notice tip flutter while going straight on catwalks and groomers. My mounting point is boot center at +4. I have skied this ski in all conditions from Chamonix ice to Alaska powder and make it work in all conditions as my daily driver. As an extra you can get the K2 pre cut skins for these. They work well and are quick and easy to take on and off using the tip and tail holes.

Been using these while mountain skiing. Thus far for clipping into anchor points to rest or switch from crampon to ski mode. Sleek look and light weight so I don't notice them much other than having to put one on while suiting up the harness and take up little room in the pack. Compared to traditional nylon slings these are so thin you don't quite trust them at first. Nice to have the varying lengths for different situations.

Great for belay, nice and big gives you the room you need to get you belay device and rope set up. I like the screw gate better than the twist lock. Have had the twist lock, and it get stiff after limited time.

Not the lightest carbon poles, but they flex enough to keep them from exploding like spaghetti if landed on. Comes with different sized baskets, pow or hard pack. They are easy to change on your own. Even though the guy below doesn't like the color, easy to find if you crash or drop them in the pow.

I like the art on this one. Part of the arctic challenge collection. Cool look and you don't have to feel like a snowboarder to wear it. Runs a little longer, but not like a tall t.

If you can get past the colored print this is a nice piece. The vents really make sense on a fleece. As a layering piece the vents really come in handy or as a hiking jacket letting out heat and moisture is key. Being in the backcountry the bright color at least would let you be seen.

If you can get past the colored print this is a nice piece. The vents really make sense on a fleece. As a layering piece the vents really come in handy or as a hiking jacket letting out heat and moisture is key. Being in the backcountry the bright color at least would let you be seen.

All but the colors make it redneck. I have the dove color. Like the left front pocket since its a stack and one of the stack is open for easy access for a phone. Pretty soft feel. Nice tip is to hang dry after washing. Not very baggy as I wear a large.

Good jacket for day to day life. By no means is it a winter coat, but could be used as a layer if you don't mind the hood. Nylon with a light fill to keep you comfortable. Light weight, nice pockets and style. I like the black with purple zipper accents. You could use this for hiking, biking and warmer ski days.

This is my everyday lens. Best for the low light and shadow conditions. A bit bright for sunny conditions, but better than persimmon or high intensity yellow on those sunny days. Doesn't bother me much since while skiing the light is alway changing, time of day and skiing in the trees. This lens tint came from golf, so it really brings out the grays that are hard to see in flat light with other lenses. Good deal right now!

Smaller version of the Large roller bag. Similar insides as far as sandwich construction, minus the transform into 2 bags. I like this bag since its lighter than the large. I generally put all the heaviest Items in this bag and filling this bag is more realistic to the 50 pound flight baggage regs. Good standup balance, extendable handle and roller wheels.

One again a new metal release. Nice fit and styling. Like the rubber (unobtanium) on templets and nose areas, makes them more sporty staying on your face better kind of performance. Best part is I mashed these skiing in my pocket. Bent them back, snapped on the temple arms and good as new. amazing!

Got these as my hard pack and variable conditions for my current Chamonix trip. The rocker is fine on the steep firm conditions. To me these skis are not that heavy with the metal layer in them. Nice to have the precut skin option. Not a big fan of flat square tails since I have been used to twin tips for so many years, so a bit to get used to on the firm steeps. Overall a great daily driver, more for firm snow in my world.

These are very light. Best thing is you just screw off the k2 tip and tail bolts and pop them on. Pre cuts are nice, exposed edge. They climb very well and take up less room in your pack than other brands I have use.

Had a chance to try these last year on a training day on ice and was hooked from the first swing and ended up getting them just recently. Weight is always and issue, in the pack but you like some for setting the tool, which these still have that feel. By no means am I an expert or pro but like to use high end equipment and these are as good as it gets. Using these mostly for mountaineering so the curve is not the best for plunging into snow, crabbing works well while ascending. I remove the hand clips yet carry them with me for times Ice will be encountered. Shaft is slippery so I added some skateboard grip tape on for grip after seeing a friend use it, good idea! Lightness means less fatigue!

Being new to mountaineering I like to use these for ascending. Easy to put on harness,axes and even to stash away back in your pack. Fear of dropping a tool is why I use this product. Good amount of stretch so your not restricted with upward movement. This is not to be hanged on if your using tool as a plunge anchor while putting/taking off gear on slope.

These are so tasty. Cool to be able to buy a box to have a bunch. Great on the go energy boost! I'm a big fan of gummy energy products. Main use is during ski touring. Organic for your hippy needs.

I have been using the Avalung for the past 6 years. Its a great tool to have for backcountry and even inbounds skiing. They make a "fog horn" noise when breathing through it. No need to be alarmed thats normal. The main thing is that you should have it in your mouth while skiing, this may seem awkward at times, but after some use it becomes a normal feeling. A must have for the backcountry enthusiast.

A smaller version of other Oakley Bags. Perfect carry on and overnight or few day of travel bag. Fits nicely in over head in the straight in position. Durable!

I bought this beacon due to the range and multi search functions. Does well on battery life. There are alot of gadgets with in the system that I never use, but could be useful one day. Strap system is ok but could be better as in it slips and you have to re adjust from time to time. Whats really nice is the option to change change time you beacon is searching. So if you were searching then got buried yourself, it reverts back to send signal after it stops moving for the preset time or your set time. Multi search function is very cool. I find you really follow the flux lines in on a search where others bring you in on a straighter line. This is not a negative, its just something you may notice when searching for the first time.

This ski has changed a bit as far as width and length. The length is more true to actual size compared to past versions. Extra width (4mm from past versions) nice for the powder days. Still same flex as past versions. Little to no camber and rocker has stayed the same. If you have skied past versions you may notice the shorter length in the same size. This is a deep powder day ski for when you want the widest ski you own, besides a powder jib stick. I mount mine boot center at +6 on the 189. These also work with the k2 pre cut skin system. Fun ski, a bit soft when hard pack, but some don't mind it Get a set for your quiver.

Fun ski in powder for sure. Same characteristics as the previous models but 4mm wider under foot and measure true to size. Past versions were 5cms longer than stated. I notice the length being shorter, not a bad thing. I mount boot center at +6. These skis are pretty soft in the tail so you need more tail regardless of if you have never mounted forward. Fun yet concealed death and destruction graphics, you still could scare some old folks on the lift. Designed to land switch in pow. I use this on deep powder days when you want the fattest thing you own.

These are very durable. Metal and plastic so they aren't heavy but not light. I have them in my pocket skiing and never have to put them all back together again. Nice face form. Comes with a nice hard case. Sweet shades. Nice lens options.

Always have like the print. Left chest pocket is doubled up, nice for non buttoning pleasure. You could break it in with a holiday party and then get out the chain saw and get to work! I never drier dry anything, hang dry!

Like the look of the hat and color options. Retro raised logo embroidery. Really like the fitted option.

Double layer of material for warmth and style. Even though its a double layer goggles still fit well. Can even be reversible. Longer length !

Nice fit under goggles. Vent holes dont go all the way through, there is a backing. Fleece material, velcro closure. Deep neck coverage! Nice piece for sure.

Skied my Shanetoons today and have to say they were a nice treat in the deep pow. Found myself surfing the surface, but yet still able to sink in and get face shots when speed was dumped. Quote of the day from a friend on his Blue Pontoons was "I can stomp any landing on these", they are a game changer in the pow.

A great season spent with TGR. Wow we covered some ground. Petersburg, AK plays a big part of the film. Taking the risk and showing a different perspective of how it all started up there. Amazing tricks next leveled to 3D. Check it out, gets one stoked for the next day of skiing.

This is a great part about Full Tilts is the tune ability of the boot with the changing of a tongue which just takes a few minutes. Offerings on here are the 2 stiffer tongues. Sometimes its nice to go with the larger size tongue for more aggressive people. I use the 10 for stiffness and the larger tongues on a 25 boot. Black goes with everything.

This has been my main travel bag for the past season. It held up to 5 international and 1 Alaska trip with minimal wear. The bag has the capability of zipping the sandwich compartments apart to have 2 bags if you need to split them up for weight. Lower Compartment is deep and has more volume than the upper. One inside mesh flat pocket for odds and ends. Good wheels and sturdy extendable arm. Small external pocket for quick grabs. Nice handle placement and weight. I have the all black.

The pack hasn't changed much besides the color for the Seth Plaid Orange. Main change is the ski mount. Now it is more offset, left to right for diagonal ski position. Last years pack was vertical. This allows your tails to not bang the back of your legs. Great pack for side country and light backcountry day skiing. Small external pocket with car key hook to help keep them secure. Hydration compatible. Sleeves inside for probe and shovel handle organization. Also a full length pocket that ski loop on bottom tucks into. There is a small buckle for the ski loop that allows you to adjust to you ski tail width. I recommend using the Black Diamond Deploy or Transfer shovels, they fit best in the pack upside down. Fits the essentials plain and simple.

This jacket is the best to date. It is a shell and you should layer with this piece. 3 outside pockets, 2 hand one chest all with water proof zippers and generous pull tabs. Chest pocket has a media pocket. Inside there is a velcro closure pocket. The hood has a one side pull that pulls from the inside of the chest pocket to stay hidden from view. There is a soft brim wire to mold the brim of the hood and a magnet on the back that snaps onto another on the back of te jacket to help hold in place when not in use. Front zipper is wide, smooth and offset to keep your chin from getting chaffed. Arms are articulated and have open pit zip venting. Wrists closure is a velcro adjustment so you can fit your glove inside the wrist and also have hand gaskets. Snow skirt is removable and snaps to Primed Bid or can zip to other Oakley pants that have that option to make a one piece to keep you dry in deep powder. My colorway Enamel Mint/Dark Forest has embroidered skulls on the side of the hood.

A mid weight down, but enough to wear on the mountain or around town. Nice hand and chest pockets. Velcro wrist closures and velcro front zipper storm flap. The hood rim edge has a good feeling edge and look when worn in the down position. Simple piece to keep you warm and dry.

Lots of input on this one for me. The best material Oakley has used to date. Taped seamed 3 layer shell. Lots of venting from side and horse shoe crotch zipper. Horse shoe zip has an inner access zipper to pee out thorough the mesh without having to disrobe the Bib. Side zips are water proof zippers open from top or bottom large zipper pulls. Suspenders have silicon on the side that touches you, adds a non slip of shoulder factor. There are 2 hidden pockets just bellow the suspender adjustments on the side of the pant. Very breathable and light. You can snap the pants to Oakley other jackets that have that capability from its storm skirt to make a one piece to keep you dry in the deep stuff. The fit is loose and sculpted to your body with knee articulation. I use the enamel mint/dark forrest color. This colorway comes with embroidered skulls on the lower part of the cuff, the other colorways don't come with the skulls. Nice sized hand pockets on front and one back pocket, both with water proof zippers and nice sized pull tabs.

As far as soft shells goes this one is a bit stiffer than most. So it will be very durable material wise. Off set zipper is quick and easy. doesn't chaff the chin. Inner collar for added warmth, lessening heat loss. It says under arm vents, but there are none. Nice piece for those not so cold days. These jackets to me are high end sweat shirts really. Very simple not many bells and whistles.

A classic for those expecting nothing but the best. These are redesigned starting at 12, older versions started at 14 I believe. Good range and made out of metal and make that nice "Bear trap" snap when you step into them. Get them while they last here These are the real deal! To bad the brakes are so narrow considering the price.

Love the off center zipper, function and style all in one. Collared with a hood makes for a nice feel and look. 2 front zippered pockets round out the piece.

I like to use this after each wash of and outfit once waterproofness seems lost. Not to say that the material quality is lacking, but just want the most added waterproofness I can get. DWR coatings don't last forever and this product brings that feel back to life. During initial wash with solution in water I stop the cycle to let the solution soak for 30 minutes with Garment and then hang dry when wash is complete.

This is the best mount for skiing since chances of losing your camera in a fall are pretty much gone. Goes on easy and under your pack you won't even notice your wearing it. Quick to remove camera and harness to stash in your pack. If you don't have it get it, should come with the camera they way I see it.

I have used one for some time last season. Simple to use and very small and compact. You can get pretty creative with camera angles with some of the included mounts for helmets and chest harness. The chest harness is the way to go as far as never losing the camera in a fall. The other mounts that use double sided tape to mount to the helmet do stay on well, but in a fall you could loose the camera. The head/helmet mount thats a strap like a head lamp is cool, but have seen others fall in powder and loose the camera. The biggest down fall is battery life in the cold. Other than that the quality is the best out there right now. The wideness of the lens is great, but mounting on your helmet makes you look like a weirdo.

I haven't skied a sub 100mm waist in a few years let alone a straight tail. I found these skis to be a good driver. The metal gives the ski a damp feel at speed through the rough stuff. Primarily used for touring on firmer and lesser powder conditions. Tips and tails equipped with removable k2 bolts to use k2 specific pre cut skins, or to make you skis into a sled for rescue. Great ski for the quiver. Even though its narrower, perhaps a bit heavier than the Coomback, its a great touring tool.

Nice and light. Great to have the Gore-Tex to your feet drier. Have used them for running on dirt and climbing up mountains. Tread grips well on loose, firm dirt and rock. The lace system in genius, tucking away the extra in the tongue flap for zero excess lace exposure. Stock insole feels nice on the foot. Must haves for sure!! Not bad for walking around in the real world.

This is a new chassis for 10/11. Much wider than the previous models. So it makes the ski more powder and soft snow orientated. I still ski it everyday, and even skied Chamonix in hardpack with them. My mounting point is boot center at plus 4 with a Salomon 916.

Increased tip rocker helps give more float initiation in powder. Tail rocker stays the same as previous seasons model. More raise on the tail tip than previous model, better smearing and landing/riding switch easier. I hear this has been a favorite ski for a few on the Factory team besides myself.

Art work is Pacific North West influence with snow pillow snow covered trees on the tail and a Low Key black on black totem pole in the fore body, you can't see this totem pole in the listed photo here.

Removable tip and tail rivets, allows you to build a sled if you make proper preparations with shovel handles or use the precut K2 skins. This is a pretty nice system for the skins. I find the skins are light and thin so they don't take up much room in your pack. The skins are not sold with the skis! Check the rivets from time to time or you'll loose them. Very fun ski!

Yeah these are for geeks, but I find they are great for travel and for running your axes in the pack. Nothing worse than ripping a hole in your pack or bag and 5 bucks will save you the trouble. These will work on other axes other than BD as well. Worth it to me.

Yeah these are for geeks, but I find they are great for travel and for running your axes in the pack. Nothing worse than ripping a hole in your pack or bag and 5 bucks will save you the trouble. These will work on other axes other than BD ones as well. Worth it to me.

Nice and light, fits the shape of my head which is important. Good venting, nice that you can remove the ear warmer flaps easily, since these are pretty warm for those cold days, but not so important hiking with them. Removing them does make the fit loose. The carbon does scratch easy due to no clear coat on it (why i give it 4 stars). Goggle strap holder works well and can be replaced if broken. I used this on a chamonix trip and was great for falling debris (ice chunks) and hiking with it on. The little visor does come in handy for that (debris deflection). The kind of helmet that doesn't look dorky!

I have the chocolate, smooth leather to waterproof as you go along with wear and tear. Nice grip and comfortable. Quick and easy to get into and lace up. Noticed the lightness right after putting them on. Nice and durable boot. Been using them for working in the woods, wet, mud, snow. They handle it all.

Pretty much this is the insulated less water proof version of the Alps pant. Thigh vents for ventilation. Being insulated, adds weight. All pockets bellow out to add more pocket volume. Belt loops have snaps that will attach to Oakley jacket powder skirts, to lessen the chance of snow going up your back from a tomi. Inner cuff saver snaps, help keep your cuff edge clean and tear free when walking to the lifts or up the rocky peak. Great value!

Light weight with a nice warm feeling inner lining. Slight elastic wrist, waist line, and hood to help snug the fit. Open hand pocket openings, no snaps or velcro there. Generous sized zippered chest pocket with micro inner pocket key size pocket. Hooded non adjustable and has an inner collar. Inner hang loop. Very light and packs small. Nice sized font zipper pull. I wear a Large and its a fitted look. 80's stripping rounds err out!

With the way flying is these days this is my pack of choice for the airplane or drive travel. It fits my 15inch mac, getting it out efficiently from the side zip works best if you slide up and then a slight turn to get the bottom of the computer out first. This is much harder to do if pack s stuffed though. Like all the different pockets to keep things organized for travel. Most of the time all the heavy things like electronics go in the backpack. The anatomical fit of the straps helps distribute the weight and the padded back is comfortable. Nice pack that will last you a while.

Great pack. Been using it for mountain biking exclusively. Fits what I need, tools, spare tube, pump, rain jacket, snacks, leg and arm warmers. There is room for more but not large things. The fit is what I like the most. The pivoting shoulder straps make the fit custom to your body. The back panel is comfortable and very breathable. Fits on your back nicely with its narrow form. Good sized pack for short or long rides, maybe use a larger bladder for longer rides.

I like this because as you drink it gets smaller and takes up less space. Nice selection of sizes. Plain and simple you just have to be careful with wear and tear, protect from sharp objects. I like to use the clear version, easy pull and close opening for drinking. Doesn't get any lighter.

Yet another new design by Oakley. I have the dark grey/plus red iridium. What's nice is the Unobtanium on the nose and ear stem. You don't see this much on the fashion end of Oakley's, more the sporty ones. This piece is between the two. The Unobtanium grips the face and helps hold the sunglass in place. Nice wrap on the face and head for proper eye protection from wind and debris. The red Iridium is a nice lens, offers good sun protection but also works well in low light situations. Stoked on these for activities.

These are a new addition to Oakley's line. When I first got these the initial feel is that of a frogskin. Very similar, a bit more square shape. Skiing in them I found that at speed the wrap of the frame gave great wind protection, no eye watering. These will fit bigger faces nicely, but not bad for smaller ones either. Cool piece with clean details!

The first pair of Oakley sunglasses I ever had were Frogskins, over the past years we have seen the Frogskin come back as a limited edition. The Jupiter on the other hand are quite similar but considerably more sturdy than the Frogskin. The frame has a bit more curve to fit the face better. Coming in many colors for your own style and even Polarized lenses. I like the retro look as many others do.

These come on my boots, but are a great upgrade for people wanting to have a stiffer ride. I go with a larger tongue. My boots are 25's and I use a 28-29.5 sized tongue. I find the larger tongues come up farther on the shin so you don't feel like your going over the tops of them like I feel on the small ones that come with my size boot. Its best to have the tongues (if going larger) when your molding the liner for the first time just so you get the perfect mold.

Change is quick and easy using a screw driver to help spread the connection wire on one end,pop it out and slide the tongue over to get out the other side. Replace in reverse of those directions.

Its worth while to have different stiffness especially if you ski the summer in North America or Europe when boots feel soft because of high temps.

Also I am reading the larger tongue concerns about the cables not lining up properly. I only notice it on the upper cable and its not big deal.

Pretty much these are best used for touring. Not for mogul skiing by any means. The carbon shaft helps lighten them up. Still would carry a real probe, haven't seen any 2 piece system be enough pole to compare to a probe. Really these are nice for the extension for crossing long flats and deep snow.

The purple is my favorite. Its a thin sweater, cotton so its not scratchy to the skin. This is something you would wear out on the town, or under your ski jacket as a layer if you don't care about wearing cotton as layer while skiing. I wear a large and its not to tight or to loose just right.

A new look from the past. Whats fun about these is that they come with another set of "O" icons so you can pop them out and change to give them a custom look. You'll have to close the temple arm, slide the shinny bar towards the back of the temple to remove the "O", insert the new color and flip the temple arm open to lock it back in. These are larger frames all O- Matter.

Used these on my last trip. Length really depends on what conditions you're in, I had 57's and wish I had the 50's just for better plunging in not so deep snow. Also shorter length would help on steeper slopes for using the pick. My first time using something other than ice specific axes. These are very light and felt better using a leash with them than not. The step up with these compared to a snow tool is the slight bend and the fact that you can replace the pick. I would say light ice use/more snow use. Tools have changed so much since my last experience it was fun to give them a go, nice tool!

Just used these on a 2 week trip in Chamonix. Light and store nice and compact in your pack. Easy initial setup, used on ski boots. From ice, snow to rock they held up great. The stainless steel is so much lighter than the caveman steel ones I have had for years. Wasn't sure what to get for my trip and was glad I got these!

I have used this style for any years. Light and simple, the way I like things. Quick to get on fits nicely over ski pants or under them to keep a clean look. Used it from ice climbing to skiing. I wear a medium over baggy clothes. If your spending more time hanging on ropes and such you probably want to go with something more designed for that. My use has been more for walking around cornices for safety to get to a ski entrance or if one were to fall into a crevice on glacier travel while heli skiing.

Great computer bag. Many compartments and pockets to keep everything organized (pens, discs, papers, etc.) Mostly used for Airline travel. Fits more than computer and power cord. Sturdy construction with protective padding around computer, and obvious wear zones. Shoulder strap fits over shoulder nicely and comfortably as well as bag placement if wearing across the body. Clean design!

Nice town jacket. Pea Coat style heavy metal zipper and big buttons, out side edge of buttons open to access the zipper. Thick enough to keep you warm on the walk through town. Side pockets to keep you hands warm. Different style of jacket for Oakley. Wool look and feel. Elastic ribbed waist and wrist cuffs.

Love these. Great for mountain bike rides. Make sure you charge them after every use, sucks if you run out of battery. They will decharge if they sit for a long time with out use and charge. You could store other files on here like a memory card to bring along to work if theres space for that. More than enough room for many songs. Can be set up to play random, easy to press buttons for volume, track forward or back, fast forward or fast reverse, and pause. Good speaker quality.

Nice puffy for around town or as a layering piece. It is reversible, one side is shinny the other matte. Vertical chest pocket on matte side for phone and other quickly needed items, as well as lower hand pockets on both finish sides. Ribbed cuffs and waist band. Its a light down piece that I wear in a Large. Nice and warm.

Just got this to shed some weight. Much faster to pull together with updated pull system. Like the grip tape on handle, allows for secure non-slip grip while probing. Full measurement is useful for data from pit analysis. Good length as well as break down length. Rod is same thickness as aluminum probe, nice since it is stiff an will be more durable than thinner carbon types.

Perfect helmet for charging. The one thing I do is cut out the chin gasket. This is more for mtbing, keeping the dirt out kinda thing. It just adds to fogging, when standing still to prevent fogging I try and breath though my nose, as well as exhaling. Otherwise take off your goggles if your going to be standing around for a while. Nice and light, the carbon is what I use and notice the difference at first between the plastic shell version weight wise on the head. Good venting through out the head while moving. Helmet pretty much fits all goggles, nice to have a goggle that has silicon on the strap to help keep it in place on helmet. Visor is replaceable and easily removable. If you have deep pockets try getting a custom paint job by Troy Lee Designs(company producing the helmet) they can do anything and its going to look sick. The main reason I use this hemet is that it has shell sizes, so the look of he size fits with the size of your body. Many other companies use one shell size for many head sizes. Thus they add lots of foam to make a smaller head fit the rather large shell, so you look like a bobble head. Some of the internal padding is removable so you can wash it.

Just got another pair of these. Last pair went south after 14 years of use, they were first generation. As long as you make sure nuts and bolts are tight they will last, and not beating on them. Over the years I have seen many different ski binding uses with the trekkers. Salomon bindings work perfectly with them, it seems others with the tall heel pieces are a problem with fit. I would say the low profile heels and deeper toe style bindings will be your best bet for a solid fit. I have tried many touring bindings and still fall back to these for the confidence in my own bindings. Be easy taking them on and off as well as inserting them into your binding. Place them in the binding first and step them in before placing your foot in the system. I find with the fatter skis on hardpack or an established skin track you will put alot of torque on the front hinge while side hilling and making corners, thats how the last ones broke trying to stay on the edges on hardpack, but after 14 years the plastic probably was brittle. Also don't use your pole to exit the system, the safety strap area will break for sure. Its always going to be something with any system so inspecting them will save you some on the trail misery. Be nice to them and they will be nice to you!

Perfect for carry-on traveling. Fits straight in overhead storage on plane. Sandwich design with mess closures for each half and a storage pocket located on one of them. Easy to use extendable pull arm. Easy access to travel documents in small exterior pocket. Reinforced corners on a simple roller bag. 3 handles for different carrying positions round out the bag. Good for a few days of travel.

Have used this shovel for the past few seasons. The all in one style is nice and easy. Quick to deploy and stows up tidy. Only draw back is the one extension, but you get used to it. Fits well in pack, at times its a better fit upside down. Light and durable. Good size for the daily backcountry enthusiast.

Like the compact size. Harness fits body well. While searching you really follow the flux lines in so your not taking such a direct route in. I find with my old beacon you walk more direct in a search test with both. Multi search is quick and easy compared to most, find a guy turn him off on your screen so as to goto next guy with less interference. Some cool extra's to browse through. Not sure how much better the newer software is since it came with the latest software. Pleased with initial signal pick up distance. If you can get past the price go for it!

I used to have the home version and it was to tippy. This one is great, have used them since I was a young ski racer traveling on the road. Now I use it while traveling by car and at home. Folds up nicely to not take up very much room. The leg feet have some adjustment to make it solid on most floors. Very sturdy! If you're like me and don't have room in the garage (or don't have one) for a tuning station this is the perfect answer.

This is a very cool piece. Has a stop watch which is part of the second hand. So the second hand(red) doesn't move unless using the stop watch. Instead the seconds are moving in one of the other clock faces. Not that I use it, but its there if you do. Date and Glow in the dark hands basically round it out besides the bomber case it comes in. Comes in a few different wrist bands, looks like rubber and leather are all thats left on here. Many people like the look and make comments all the time, kinda what watches should be about besides telling good time. Have had no problems with function or battery. The face is big and the crystal has not scratched, this watch is very durable! I have had many Oakley watches over the years and this one rivals the Time Bomb.

What a great Idea! Making a kids ski boot that you can change the size of as they grow. So now you can save a buck or two for a year or two. Great to have a moldable liner which is warmer than the rest. A big problem with kids is they get cold and their feet hurt in traditional boots or used boots. Light weight and warm, your not going to go wrong here. Finally a solution to most kid boot problems.

I have used 916's for the past 20 years. They have gone from metal to more plastic and are very light. Still the lock in factor of these bindings is there. A nice thing is that you can get many different width brakes for the wider skis we have today, and changing them is fast and easy. They work well with Alpine Trekkers, where as others have complications. Full adjustments that some other bindings don't have, toe height, wing adjusters for one. Its a no brainer when it comes to these bindings. They stay on your feet, if they don't their not adjusted properly!

I have the black, its got a silver pattern on it that leaves plain behind in cold smoke. Fur is removable, but I like to leave it on. Venting is great and easy to use, mesh screen when opened is purple. There are wrist gaiter's, thumb loop and hand opening, lycra. Outer wrist closure is a retractable velcro strap/shell fabric with a rubber/soft plastic sewn in pull tab. Fleece lined lower front pockets are soft on the hands. The front storm flat is segmented and uses magnets for closure, they are super strong and make a cool "snap" sound as they lock together. There is an inside pocket behind the right lower front pocket thats a stuff sack for the jacket. Always have enjoyed the Oakley Puffys for the cold days or traveling about. Nice to have a snow skirt for the pow days. Inner lining is a printed nylon. Zipper pulls are a soft plastic built around metal zipper pull, solid jacket.

Love these boots since they first came out years ago. I wear these in the winter rather than shoes or snow boots for daily life. Part of my travel kit when heading to AK. Have hiked in the snow in them many times and they work pretty well with that. After some use doing that, found I needed to re-waterproof them. The support and overall feel is perfect. The pair I'm currently using have lasted for 3 years. Best foot wear Oakley ever made. Overall style is timeless and has that military look, light weight which is key.

Living out of a bag can be troubling sometimes, this roller bag is sweet. I like the fact that you can make it into 2 bags. With luggage rules on airlines these days it may come in handy. The split style is nice and easy, cool to have the bottom compartment larger than the top. This will give you a better fitting place for a helmet or your dirty laundry as the trip goes on. Filling this bag all the way is more for road trips by car unless you plan on splitting it. No problems with the wheels or telescoping handle. The inner compartments have small flat pockets in mesh so you can see the little things that you have put in there. External handles are in the right place. Small external pocket for things you want quick access to like your tooth brush. Does a good job standing up as long as you put the heavy stuff down low.

This is the last you'll see these gloves. My first glove with Hestra, we created a sleek all season offering. I have heard complaints about it being to thin, but for me I never had a problem with this. From the sub zero temps of CO in December to the peaks of Haines, AK in April I found it to be great for all temps. Its insulated with a Czone insert that acts as a wind barrier that breaths, like Gore Tex. This glove is lower on the wrist and should be worn under the wrist of the jacket. The last gloves I had, had one goggle wipe on one finger of the set, where as before it was on both. Slight padding on top of hand and fingers for protection. The reverse stitching gives a great feel on the hand unlike anything else other than Hestra. Be sure to use the waterproofing wax that comes with the gloves. It seals and waterproofs, makes a noticeable difference when this is done, warmer and drier. Redo as necessary. As stated if they are tight they will stretch out, its leather! Get them while they last.

I am a big fan of these since they are a bit flexy, Nothing you will notice while pole planting, more for a crashing situation. I have had lighter stiffer carbon poles, but found on a fall or getting the pole jammed in between logs or rocks the lighter stiffer poles shatter. Having a flex gives this pole durability and longevity. Part of the freeride line these poles fit the mold with chrome handles with a rubber grip inlay, pyramid studs on leather part of the nylon straps for a bit of style. Easy to change baskets from hard snow to powder as your season changes. Poles are poles, but you get what you pay for.

I was stoked when this pack came out a few years. It is small and thats why I like it. As you can see the plaid print stands out, and stands out, important in the backcountry environment. This a day pack for skiing out access gates at your local ski area, or for carrying around some gear while skiing the area, perfect for snowcat skiing or making those dreamed about heli runs. The avalung is built in, why not? Why wouldn't you want this? To me its as important as your beacon. Last year was a prime example that slides can occur inbounds at resorts. Another tool that takes up zero space when its built right into your pack.

Look at the pic to see what I can fit into the pack, this is the max. The ski carry needs to have the lower loop as tight as possible to the ski, you can preset and tuck away in its opening from the pack. Then on the upper removable strap make sure the strap goes under your lowest part of the toe piece and make it tight as possible. Having it set up this way will have the tails as high up as possible so as to not hit the back of your legs. The shovel goes upside down in the pack, works perfectly with the Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel.

Mind you this pack is for short trips, and can be an everyday pack for the other listed activities, rarely do I use anything bigger. Depends what you like to bring and if your spending the night out in the field.

This ski is part of my quiver, small quiv of 2. Besides the performance of these skis in Powder I like the graphics from year to year. When riding the lifts as a single I find people either talk about them or are to scared to say a word to you when they see them on your feet. Schmies once again came up with a great graphic.

Now for the action, Mount mine with the boot center at +6, you may want to move back a cm or so if you have a larger foot, I'm a 25. You need to be more forward on these to be more centered in the rocker and the fact that the tail is slightly softer than the tip. The reason behind this is that The Hellbent is designed to land or ride switch in powder. The ski is forgiving and the amount of rocker is the most in the k2 line up. Seeing that this ski has a standard side cut and camber underfoot it still turns and holds an edge on the groomers or firm snow heading back to the lift after your face shot adventure. I like to use this ski when its very deep, but you still can enjoy it with just a few inches of powder. The width and rocker help flotation so much that at speed you will be skimming the surface, unless you weigh alot obviously. The skis measure much longer, (5cm's) than what the side wall states, don't let this discourage you, they ski more like the stated size. Rocker makes them feel shorter thats why they are longer so as to be true to size. In tree pow they are quick and nimble. You'll be surprised how lively they are when you want to pop off a little roll or bump on the way down in powder. I ride the 189 and weigh 155, more like 175 with pack and all the ski gear on.

I tell people skis like this will take 10 years off your life. After a powder day or your first pow run on them you'll know what I mean. Its like being a little kid, you will have the feeling of getting on fat skis for the first time all over again.

Part of the "Pro Series" collection. Technical piece that Tanner and I worked on with Oakley Designers. And the designers did what we wanted 100% of the way.This is the best ventilation on a pant I have ever used, the horse shoe inner leg vent looks hidden and the side vents with no mesh and water proof zippers dump heat and moisture in a big way. Pocket location is great, with zipper entry and button snap flap to help keep your valuables secure. There is an inner cuff saver snap to help save the bottom edge of the pants as you stroll from parking lot to lifts. The material is a shell eVent 3 layer which rivals Gore's breathability, waterproofness and wind resistance . This pant can zip to the Alps jacket snow skirt to make a one piece unit, or you can snap it on to the jacket snow skirt as well as other Oakley Jackets, but the zip together is only on certain pieces. It can be a bit tough to get either of these systems connected, but after a bit of practice your golden for those deep days or cliff drops, where crashing may occur. Who wants snow coming in from those experiences? Not Me. There are belt loops, I wear a belt, but there also are some velcro waist adjusters on each to tighten up your show.Simple and clean the way we wanted. Very light pant! Fit is baggy, but true to size, so if your a L get and L. I used the Purple and Black last season, Purple is the new Black.

Worked with Tanner and Oakley designers on this one for the Pro Rider Series, a small collection 100% influenced by a small group of riders. Obviously this a High Performance piece. 3 Layer eVent material, rivals Gore in breathability, waterproofness and wind resistant. My favorite part of the jacket is the offset 2 way front zipper. Being on the side of the face leaves a nice and smooth chin area. Plenty of pockets, the cargos above the waist have snaps for quick and easy access for your camera or whatever else you need quickly, thats where I like to put mine. Nice venting, a small one under the arm is kinda hidden but helps for more air flow or air escape when main vents are open.

This jacket is a blend between Mountaineering and Park. So its a loose fit shell with lots of features. We wanted to keep a stylish look, not fitted. Another nice feature is the powder shirt, there is a zipper on the bottom edge so you can zip it to the waist line of the Alps pant and a few others in the Oakley line, thus making a one piece for those deep powder days or times your sending it and may possibly Tomahawk. Its a bit tricky to use at first but after some use you'll figure out your system to do it up quickly. There are also snaps on the shirt so you can connect to more Oakley pants other than the Alps, and this is pretty easy after some practice.

I've been on many testing trips over the years and know the drill of what we can do to gear between athletes needs and retail needs. This is the best we've done to date. Stoked to have all the input used on this one.

From the white strip of death at Loveland to the deep powder peaks of Alaska, this is my tool of choice. Through the evolution of this ski the graphics have changed, the skis has gotten wider and rocker has been added. Year after year they get better.

Many people have the misconception that rocker is for "Powder Only". In fact its not, some rocker is made specifically for the deep powder like what you see on a Hellbent or a Pontoon. It doesn't mean those skis with that kind of rocker won't perform well on hard pack. Think of it as your ski is already bent how it would be going through the start of your turn. Rocker makes the ski react slower at the beginning of the turn on hardpack, something you will quickly get used to. K2 has made specific rocker for the skis general use. The amount of rocker on the ObSethed is just enough to give you a catch free edge feel in hardpack and crusty top skins of snow. Also enough to add to flotation initiation in powder.

Seeing its width the ski holds well on firm conditions as in groomers, you can ski bumps, but not the zipper line so much. I make bigger turns and ski the tops where the snow is usually softer out here in the west. If they are firm why bother. This ski is made to be an everyday ski, if it's super deep or you want to ski moguls all the time, you most likely want to have skis tailored for that specific part of skiing.

As for mounting, the ObSethed is 3cms longer than the Pistols and Vicious versions. The rocker is why its this way, since rocker makes a ski, ski shorter. K2 makes their rocker skis a bit longer than what the length actually says. The "traditional" point is where you want to go with if your not into being forward on the ski. After that I would not go more than plus 3 from there if your skiing out west. Most people go with "traditional".

On another note the waist width stays the same on all lengths of the ObSethed, were as other companies get narrower as they get smaller. The core profile is all that changes from the sizes. 189 and 179 are totally different in that respect, think size of the skier and making the ski forgiving for that individual.

For me these boots are it. Proud to have been able to work with Full Tilt and come up with this boot. The art is done by Josh Malay, he did the first 3 K2 Seth Pistol's art work. He passed away in Andorra 5 years ago in a snowboarding accident. So we have been keeping his dream alive by having his art on this boot in a Punk fashion.

I have been in this boot for my entire Pro career, even ski racing in them as a teen. Skied in this shell as it changd hands from Raichle, Kneissl to today's Full Tilt. Full Tilt has taken it to the next level with graphics and offering different performance tongues, and created their own Liners through Intuition.

Is a timeless boot and has been copied by other companies, but you can't beat the lightness where the others have failed. The full forward flex with a floating rear cuff keeps shin bang to a distant memory. Liners mold to every nock and cranny of your foot as well as the shell making booting an ease and keeping your foot toasty. Foam liners may be stiffer, but don't come close to the fit. If you have the foot for Full Tilt give them a try.