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Jared Inouye

AT Skier // Mountain Biker // Road Biker

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  • Stomping Grounds:

    The Wasatch with the occasional trip to Southern Utah.
  • Bio:

    I am a professional (and belong to the most un-revered profession) and a family man (3 kids). I also have a problem: I need to ski or bike, sometimes fishing or climbing suffices, on a regular basis. A very regular basis. Like every day. My habit/addiction is somewhat of a problem. But, for the most part, thanks to an understanding wife and friends, I seem to manage ok.

    In the summer, I bike, road and mountain. I am a Cat 2 road cyclist. I like to race mountain bikes too. I would like mountain bikes more if I could figure out a way how not too crash so much. I'm thinking of shifting focus from road cycling to endurnance mountain bike racing. That way I can be in the mountains year round.

    In the winter, I ski. Mostly, I ski the Wasatch backcountry. I visit resorts on occasion with my kids. You can read about some of my ski exploits here:

    http://slc-samurai.blogspot.com/2009/05/stuper-tour-digested.html

    In recent years, my backcountry skiing has gotten a bit competitive as I've participated in several rando races (aka ski mountaineering races). Last year I was able to compete in Europe at the Pierra Menta, a 4 day stage race with over 30k of vertical.

    I think that part of the reason I have my skiing and biking problem is because I also like gear. I like getting gear. I like using gear. I like looking at gear. I like coveting gear. I like hoarding gear. And now, I like reviewing gear!

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Dynafit Low Tech Race Binding

August 21, 2009

The Low Tech binding is different from the standard Speed in a couple ways: (1) the toe piece is titanium and (2) the heel piece is stripped down and only has one elevation setting (the Speed has two). Weight-wise, it is Dynafit's lightest offering and is geared towards rando racers. If you are looking for a backcountry/slackcountry binding, I'd go with the Speed or Vertical because of the higher heel piece. Quite often I ski resorts on Dynafits, but they aren't optimal.

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If you are carrying a probe

CAMP USA Carbon Fiber Probe

CAMP USA Carbon Fiber Probe

Rating for this product: 3 August 20, 2009

because it's a race requirement, then this is the one. It's virtually weightless. And if you're in a race, most likely, you are not as concerned about having to probe out your partner. BUT, if you are thinking of carrying this as an everyday backcountry tool, then let's just put it this way: I would not want to be your partner.

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Skimo Helmet

CAMP USA Starlight Helmet

CAMP USA Starlight Helmet

Rating for this product: 4 August 20, 2009

I use this helmet for rando races and backcountry skiing. Before I got this helmet, I would occasionally pack a ski helmet. But I gave that up because packing ski helmets are bulky and it's an extra effort to get them off the pack, remove your hat, buckle helmet on head. . . . Often, I would end up leaving my helmet in the pack for the descent. With the Starlight however, I can leave the helmet on all the time. In rando races, that's a requirement. In the backcounty, it's a nice feature. It is minimalist and light. It well ventilated. And it adds some protection to your head. Additional bonus, it works ok to mount bike lights -- most HID/powerful LED lights require some type of helmet to be mounted on. Think, night skiing in the backcountry.

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Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

August 17, 2009

Not good for a main insulation layer where you are going. Even though it's 800, it's less than half the thickness of a bulky 600 fill and not as warm. The shell is very light as well and wind and water can penetrate. I love it for the backcountry, but not for a big mountain summit like you are thinking of.

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Patagonia Down Sweater Jacket - Men's

August 17, 2009

I agree. It's consistent fill. Run it through your dryer (no heat) with a tennis ball to fluff it.

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