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Chuck Mabry
Snowboarder // Backcountry Snowboarder // Mountain Biker // Road Biker // Sport Climber
Chuck Mabry:
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29 Reviews:
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2 Questions:
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15 Answers:
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Stomping Grounds:
At the moment Mississippi (US Navy), but usually Wrightsville Beach, NC or Bend, Oregon -
Bio:
New experiences and new places are what motivate me. 6' Laniakea with nobody out or 2 ft of fresh on Mt Bachelor are two of the best things in life.
Rankings 
- #22 of 1,547 - Men's Ski Jackets
- #23 of 1,207 - Men's Ski Pants
- #24 of 1,310 - Men's Rain Jackets
- #25 of 1,813 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
- #50 of 561 - Freestyle Snowboards
- #57 of 1,241 - Running Watches
- #71 of 821 - Harnesses and Climbing Helmets
- #76 of 1,945 - Luggage
- #88 of 551 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
- #89 of 630 - Watches
- #100 of 697 - Men's Midweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #104 of 1,064 - Winter Packs
- #105 of 624 - Camping Furniture
- #113 of 684 - Men's Hiking Boots
- #123 of 963 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants
- #124 of 651 - Navigation
- #135 of 949 - Headlamps
- #142 of 820 - Trail Running Accessories
- #161 of 1,241 - Rock Climbing Shoes
- #170 of 983 - Alpine Touring
- #176 of 1,065 - Avalanche Safety
- #186 of 1,141 - Water Treatment
- #186 of 1,356 - Summer Accessories
- #188 of 2,180 - Men's Down Jackets
- #194 of 2,562 - Men's Pants
- #195 of 1,182 - Backcountry Snowboarding
- #207 of 1,926 - Snowboard Accessories
- #210 of 508 - Mountaineering
- #214 of 1,915 - Men's Trail Running Clothing
- #244 of 1,278 - Cookware
- #251 of 3,510 - Backpacks
- #280 of 1,801 - Telemark Skiing
- #284 of 2,246 - Women's Pants
- #352 of 2,771 - Men's Fleece Jackets
- #494 of 1,511 - Men's Trail Running Footwear
- #496 of 3,585 - Alpine Skiing
- #504 of 3,030 - Men's Softshell Jackets
- #673 of 963 - Snowboards
- #925 of 947 - Climbing Shoes
- #933 of 1,294 - Men's Long Underwear
- #1,823 of 3,622 - Women's Footwear
- #2,052 of 2,210 - Sleeping Bags
- #2,501 of 6,596 - Men's Jackets
- #3,065 of 3,086 - Men's Shirts
- #3,700 of 3,884 - Men's Footwear
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Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's
January 30, 2009
yeah, get the bunion cuttoff. Anything you buy is going to wear through there. Take care of your feet and they'll take care of you!
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Salomon SpeedCross 2 Trail Running Shoe - Men's
January 30, 2009
Bro...nothing grips on river rocks with alge.
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The North Face Thunder Jacket - Men's
January 25, 2009
depends on the humidity. Dowm is always better for dry conditions, but if you expect to get wet, synthetic insulation might be the better choice.
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Men's
January 20, 2009
I have always found Arcteryx fairly true to size, but maybe with a slimmer fit. I generally see people comment that they run a little small, so go with the larger size I would think.If it helps I'm 6' and 225 and got the XL. It fits really well. I think XXL would just swallow me
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Men's
January 20, 2009
I've got both jackets, well I actually swapped my arc' for this marmot and used the arm pocket for the same things. I use them for smaller maps, maybe a compass as well or a ski pass, or anything else small that I might need to get out a little more often. They're useful for that in my opinion. As for the pockets in beanies, scarves etc. I think that's more of a marketing thing personally. Can't seem to think of anything that those would be useful for.Credit cards, Cash and Condoms...I use the arm pocket for lift tickest on electronic systems. Works great for that. Those other pockets are really of no use and I agree with Steve, probably marketing
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Suunto X-Lander Watch
January 10, 2009
I have the same watch, but the military edition. Currently, the only strap made is the leather one. My original black rubber strap is not available as an accessory. If you got two years out of that band you're doing better than I did. Only about 18 months out of mine.
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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Softshell Pant - Women's
January 4, 2009
Honestly...probably not. Softshell is great for dry snow conditions and when you're not really wallowing in the snow. For your first day snowboarding, you will definately be falling a lot. A better bet would be a combo like smartwool long underwear bottoms and a gore-tex shell pant like the Alpha LT pant or for something a little softer, the stingray pant...still gore-tex but softer so not quite as waterproof. Hope this helps.
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La Sportiva Halite GTX Hiking Boot - Men's
January 1, 2009
I'd say it really depends on how much you're planning on carrying. With 40 or more pounds on your back, I'd want something a little more substantial on my feet. These are really good for day hikes with just a rucksack on your back. A pair of the Glaciers (La Sportiva) would be better suited to heavy backpacking on the AT.
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
January 1, 2009
The cord is for adjusting the volume of the hood, so that it fits more closely to your head (thus enabling you to see better peripherally and to experience less wind-induced flapping of loose material).
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Norrøna Falketind Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket - Men's
December 31, 2008
Anybody know anything about this company? I haven't heard of it but it seems to be really expensive...even compared to Arc'teryx.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket - Men's
December 31, 2008
It's just a shell, so not too low. If you layer it with a med-weight fleece you're probably good down to mid 30's.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Arc'teryx Venta SV Softshell Jacket - Men's
December 30, 2008
Is this jacket made in Canada or China now?
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Men's
December 30, 2008
The big difference is the hood. The lenght is pretty close. I have the SV and use it for backcountry snowboarding as well as resort. This jacket is probably a little long if you're planning on wearing a harness. Just food for thought.
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Men's
December 30, 2008
Yes...most definately. I wear a RED helmet that fits perfectly underneath it. You can actually pull the hood up with one hand. The hood adjustments are a little tough to deal with on the brim, but the back adjustments work well.
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The North Face Free Thinker Pant - Men's
December 21, 2008
You'll have to look for them in one of the stores. If anybody would have them in stock online it would be Backcountry.com, but no luck. Not sure if these guys can do special order or not. Outerwear is usually ordered by retailers about 7 months in advance at the SIA show in Las Vegas. I suggest calling the North Face store in Boulder, Co.
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The North Face Free Thinker Pant - Men's
December 21, 2008
no short inseam available according to the TNF website. They make them, but nobody online has them. You'll have to deal with the length or get them professionally altered.
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Lib Technologies T. Rice MTX Snowboard
December 21, 2008
Corp... You're looking in the right direction. I'm 36 and this will be my 20th season snowboarding. whithout a doubt, the MTX is the real deal. I can't speak to BTX because I haven't ridden one, but I have a TRS 167 from last year and it is an unbelievable ride. Like you, I'm not a park guy, but like to ride the natural terrain. I rode 27 days on Mt Bachelor (Oregon) after getting the Lib Tech and was really happy with it. It worked well on everythig from powder to crud up on the summit to groomers and chewed up tree runs down low. My only negative observation is that when you're haulin a*#, it seems to be a little grabby. The only thing I can say is maybe I didn't detune my edges enough.....who knows. Anyway, the thing rides great fakie as well. I have ridden 30 or 40 different freestyle and park boards over the years (worked in the snowboard industry for a few years) and this one seems to beat them all. Bottom Line MTX is the way to go!
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