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Jared Inouye

AT Skier // Mountain Biker // Road Biker

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    The Wasatch with the occasional trip to Southern Utah.

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RSR has four holes in the heel piece

La Sportiva RSR Binding

La Sportiva RSR Binding

Rating for this product: 5 January 24, 2012

The model in the picture is an older version. New version has four holes in the heelpiece. Be fast!

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No Vents

Outdoor Research Alibi Softshell Pant - Men's

Outdoor Research Alibi Softshell Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 December 22, 2011

I couldn't find any "outer leg vents"

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CAMP USA Air CR Harness

December 8, 2011

Yes, there is a spot for ice clippers between the gear loops on both sides.

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Great for aerobic activities

Patagonia Traverse Softshell Jacket - Men's

Patagonia Traverse Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 3, 2011

I seek out super thin stretch woven jackets. I like stretch. I like breathability. I like the wind protection that stretch woven offers. This is one of the best I've found for running and backcountry skiing. If only it had a hood . . .

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La Sportiva Hi5 Alpine Touring Ski

December 3, 2011

Im 5'8 and 145 too. I chose the 168 to save weight and so I could choke up my turns in tight places. I like this length for ski mountaineering. That said, the 168 goes plenty fast for me.

I'd like to ride a 188 though, just for fun . . .

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Not Just a Rando Race Binding!

La Sportiva RT Tech Binding

La Sportiva RT Tech Binding

Rating for this product: 5 December 3, 2011

I've been on this binding since it came out -- about a year now. I tour a lot on rando race gear, but the RT piqued my interest because it offers lots more than a normal rando race binding, and a normal tech binding for that matter: 1) it has an adjustable Release Value (note, not truly DIN satisfied); 2) it has a high position heel lift; and 3) it weighs 175 grams!! Cut some weight without any performance penalty.

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This is the WP version

Hoka One One Mafate WP Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Hoka One One Mafate WP Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 July 13, 2011

I like Hokas, but a few notes about this shoe, the Mafate WP. The advertised weight isn't right. The Mafate may weight 320, but the WP version adds some weight, like 100 grams per shoe. Also, I think the WP liner makes the heel cup a bit shallower. As a result, I get more heel lift in this shoe than the other versions. They are waterproof though.

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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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