Given that the back is only about 2 inches high, it doesn't seem like you'd accomplish much by waterproofing them.

It's just a cotton sweatshirt.

There's black, but this bag is getting discontinued, so what's in there right now is all you get.

They're already waterproof, why would you want to do more?

I think it'll be far too warm for that kind of heat, it's meant to be a winter baselayer, not a wicking warm weather layer.

Getting new socks is not going to improve your "game and shirt". Your use of all caps and appalling grammar only serves to reiterate the intelligence level of someone who thinks their socks are holding them back.

It is thin and stretchy and not waterproof. It's just the bib, they're assuming your jacket will go down below that line and waterproofing the bib won't be an issue.

I'm pretty sure you push in to release the tension.

It's a fantastically warm jacket. It would be extremely well suited towards any cold-weather activity.

It's a dark grey color, yes.

I've been skiing in Colorado for the past six years, and what you say is true. I've seen 15-degree blizzards and 35-degree bluebird days on consecutive days. My strategy was to get the non-insulated Freedom pant from North Face, and then on hot days I wear no long underwear and keep the side vents open. On cold days, wear more insulation and keep the vents closed. My thought was that you can never wear less insulation than what's built into the pants, so I decided I wanted more freedom to regulate temperature.

Get on Live Chat with your order number and if it hasn't shipped yet, they can change it. Otherwise they'll have to go through UPS, and that doesn't always work.

I'd say the midstiff, as far as the skiing goes. Though, given your username, you seem like you might be into flexing free.

You have to select free (7-14 day) shipping, it's not selected by default.

I know, with absolute certainty, that it will not keep you warm on its own if the temperatures are that low. You need either a lot of layering or a much heavier jacket.

They are fully waterproof, but I feel I should point out that if it's 25 degrees out, water won't be liquid. It'll all be frozen, so waterproofing won't be an issue.

No guarantees, but Norrona is Swedish, so I'm guessing length in cm. So a 100 would be 39 inches long. If you have a 32 inch waist, add 6 inches of slack is 38, which is 96 cm so the 95 would work. I'd check with the Live Chat guys, but that makes sense in my head.

You should get on Live Chat and ask about that, I've done so in the past and gotten items matched. It really depends on what Backcountry paid for them in the first place.

I agree with Ty entirely in terms of warmth, but this fabric won't take nearly as much abuse as the MH Sub Zero. It won't be as warm, but if you're going to be scraping on rocks or tree branches, there's a much higher chance of this jacket tearing.

No, it's not. I'd suggest getting something more like 15-20K. 5K will be clammy and won't last long before it starts letting water through.

The Down Sweater isn't nearly as warm as the MH Sub Zero. Not even close. I'd say they'd both be fine in 0 Celsius—in fact that's close to the upper limit for the MH—but the Down Sweater would not be nearly warm enough in 0 Fahrenheit. The MH SZ would be perfect for that.

Definitely.

Nothing, just design.

Strictly speaking, no. It does have a second display though (far right window).

I demoed these in the 182 length last winter, and they were fantastic. I thought they'd be too much to handle, since I'm only 150 pounds and 5'9", but in the deep powder it absolutely wasn't an issue. One thing that Alexander mentioned is the turn radius. I really only used them on powder days, so when I get back on the groomers I just want to bomb back to the lift for another run, but they really don't turn on hard snow very well. In the deep stuff the rocker punches it through the turn quite well, but if you're on harder stuff, no such luck.

This will definitely fill all your needs and go above and beyond, but I'd recommend a large. Arc'teryx gear tends to be pretty form-fitting and you may want room for layers.

Pull up or push down on the knob. That should do it.

I've skied with other BD packs of similar size and construction, and they've been fantastic, so this one should be just as good. Also, if you look at the page, you can see that Chris Davenport and Renan Ozturk both love it. I'm not sure if you know who these two people are, but rest assured that they have beaten the bejesus out of every piece of gear they use. If they like the pack, it's a good pack.

The small size is a 28 x 28 square, 27 inches high, and the big one is a 32 x 32 square. Same height. For future reference, information like that can usually be found in the Tech Specs, as shown in the photo.

Not even close. This is just heavy cotton fabric, it is a bit windproof but has very little insulation at all.

The whole helmet is covered in the word "Giro" repeated over and over in a grid. It's hard to make out, but I attached a detail shot from Giro's website. Hope that helps.

No, they don't. The Smith website is the best place to get extra lenses.

Definitely. It'll work best on a stiff plastic boot, but any hiking boot should handle that slope easily with these.

I'd go with the 169 again. It'll feel more familiar in tight situations since you already have 169s, and the Pontoon is so effing fat that you should have no issues sinking in powder, especially if you're a fast skier. That also means you'll be able to turn a bit better, since the 169s are lighter and easier to whip around.

In addition to the unlimited return policy, they'll pay for return shipping and send you a new one extra fast if you get on Live Chat and tell them what happened. I did that with a Nalgene bottle and the new one arrived the day after I sent the old one. I'd try that first. You can get to Live Chat by clicking the white "CHAT NOW" button at the top right corner of the page.

No, this is a fixed pole. The length doesn't change.

This is direct from their website. The url's at the bottom.

MontBell’s warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship to the original owner for the lifetime of the product. If a product ever fails due to a manufacturing defect, MontBell will repair the product, or replace it, at our discretion. This warranty does not cover damage(s) caused by accident, improper care, negligence, alterations, or normal wear and tear. Damage(s) not covered under warranty will be repaired at a reasonable rate and a fee will be charged for shipping. All shipping to the MontBell Warranty Department must be pre-paid. MontBell also recommends all items are shipped via a courier with tracking capabilities and insurance, as MontBell cannot be liable for packages lost or damaged while in transit. All Items returned for warranty or repair inspection must be clean, no exceptions. Any dirty items returned for inspection may be refused and or subject to a mandatory cleaning fee. If you would like to send an item back for warranty or repair inspection please click here to download the required form.

http://www.montbell.us/custserv/faq/#q4

It's a necessity, it won't do anything without activating it.

That really depends on how much you're moving around and how cold it is, but if you're at the minimum of activity (standing still), it should be fine down to about 15 degrees. If you're walking, running, hiking, or anything else, I'd say down below zero.

They're not available in that color.

Backcountry.com doesn't ship to France, unfortunately. Here's a list of the countries they do ship to:

http://sales.liveperson.net/hc/s-9551721/cmd/kbresource/kb-945006640261677754/view_question!PAGETYPE?sc=84&sp=94&;sf=101133&documentid=239530&action=view&VisitorProfile=BCS&MESSAGEVAR!home=no&MESSAGEVAR!cookie=no

They are based in the US (Salt Lake City, UT to be exact) and they do ship to other countries. Here's a list of countries they can ship to:

http://sales.liveperson.net/hc/s-9551721/cmd/kbresource/kb-945006640261677754/view_question!PAGETYPE?sc=84&sp=94&;sf=101133&documentid=239530&action=view&VisitorProfile=BCS&MESSAGEVAR!home=no&MESSAGEVAR!cookie=no

No, it's not waterproof. It'll protect from a little sweat, but not a full bladder's worth of liquid.

All of them, in various sizes. Check the pulldown menu, that's what's in stock.

Not really, it's a pretty rich brown. The detail shots are of a different color jacket, so that's kind of misleading. This jacket is on its way out, which is why there's virtually no selection. If you want this year's colors (and more variety in sizing), just copy and paste TNF4640 into the search bar and you'll get the current model.

It's not a stupid question. Really it's up to you. It's certainly long enough to be snug on your head and doubled over the ears, or you can wear it unfolded and it'll be a bit floppy on your head. It's just a matter of personal preference and/or whether it can contain your dreads.

They have a bib too. You can see it in some of the detail photos.

You can definitely use it in the Southern Hemisphere, no adjustments necessary. The GPS satellites cover the entire earth without focusing on any area in particular, they don't care where you are.

No it's not. You could use it for spring skiing or as a midlayer for winter skiing, but it's not especially warm (200 weight), it's not windproof so your warmth will get stripped away pretty quickly while you're skiing, and it's not waterproof at all. I'd recommend it only as a midlayer under a windproof, waterproof outer layer or as a spring jacket for walking around in, not a winter ski jacket.

I'm also 5'9"and 145 pounds and I wear a medium in the jacket, so I'd recommend a medium on that basis. It's a little loose-fitting, enough to get a few layers underneath and not restrict motion, so if that's what you're going for then go for medium. If you want it closer to skin with just a light baselayer, a small is probably a better option. Hope that helps.

Yes, Poland is one of the countries Backcountry ships to internationally. Keep in mind that shipments outside of the USA may be subject to tariffs, value added tax (VAT), and stuff like that. To see how much shipping will cost, put the item in your cart and enter your address.

Yes. 100% sure.

They'll keep water out no matter how hard it's raining, but I'd make sure you dry them out in between. The stitching won't last as long if it's constantly wet.

I'd go with the Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero or North Face Nuptse for a heavier, cold-weather jacket and the Patagonia Down Sweater or North Face Thunder for a lightweight sweater-type jacket. This jacket is really warm and so light you won't notice it's on, but zero percent waterproof. Definitely good to browse on your own, and ask the Gearheads on Live Chat if you want more help, they're great.

It's both shell and under glove. Two separate pairs to combine as you will.

No, it'll be the ones you see in the picture. If you order two sets, it'll be two of each.

Because the guy who modeled the shirt for that photo has little man-boobies and wide hips. It's a stretchy shirt, it'll fit whatever body type, boobies or not, that you have.

Absolutely. It's like store credit, you can spread it out as much as you want. I'd advise purchases no smaller than $50 though, you don't want to spend your certificate on shipping.

Nope, I tried that. It has to be used on Backcountry, unfortunately.

Yes it does. Burton hasn't changed their sizing template for a while.

No worries necessary. I've been using this mug with hot water for 2 years. No softening has occurred.

They do indeed. All Smith goggles and helmets fit really well.

Nope. None of them can take it.

Nope, there are 7 Tawny in M and 2 Cherub in M, but that's it.

They're really waterproof. They do have mesh panels, under which is a Gore-Tex membrane that keeps water out.

You can, it's just that they're single-wall so if you fill it with hot liquid, the bottle itself will get very hot.

I've worn both the light, sporty varieties and the all-day varieties of BD's most recent line and Arc'teryx's hyperthin harnesses and I prefer the BD ones. They feel a little more substantial and I also found them more comfortable in hard falls and long hangs (consecutive hanging rappels for instance). I would say that if you're into all-day trad climbing, the Xenos isn't really the harness best suited to your needs though. That's more of an ice climbing harness, and has BD's ice screw clips on it for just such occasions. The Chaos is the best BD harness for all-day, trad-climbing trips, and I've been loving it for months now.

Sensor Mirror, hands down.

$250 is very cheap for a shell? Not really.

Just water resistant. Not waterproof. It's intended to be used in temperatures where water is not often liquid.

No it's not.

That's a placeholder for an upcoming color, so I can't say for sure, but I'd guess black. Like a raven.

Absolutely not. They will serve no function whatsoever in splitter cracks, except to fall down the crack to the ground.

Whether it is form flattering will depend on your form. If you are actually 5' 0" and weigh 1000 pounds (and that's not just a typo), then there is very little that will flatter your form.

This is not a bartering site. Please try seedy pawn shops if you want to buy things that way.

If you already bought it, then I would suggest trying it on and basing your decision off of your findings.

It is a daisy chain. It's a climbing tool. Do you need further elaboration?

It's 8K waterproof, which is fully waterproof but not as long-lasting as a higher rating. I wouldn't use it as a rain jacket, if that's what you're going for. For a rain shell, you want something more like 20K.

Absolutely. This would be a fantastic helmet for something like that. Classes and SAR teams all over the world use these specifically for that reason.

In like a pack? How about like nine? Like it says in like the description. Which I guess you didn't like read.

No. From 32 feet your speed of impact is over 45 mph, so no matter what you fall on, the deceleration is going to hurt, and you'll almost certainly break something. Set aside the fact that it is incredibly difficult to even hit something this small from that height (picture jumping from a 3-story building into a jacuzzi), and you're still talking about an incredibly serious undertaking. Most boulderers have more than one pad for anything above about 15 feet. For highballs in the 30+ foot range, you're going to need more like a dozen pads, but I'd still advise against it. A friend of mine fell from 30 feet on to a pad and burst a vertebra in her back. It took about 18 months before she could toprope again after that, and she can't boulder ever again. So think long and hard before you venture that high without a rope of some sort.

I assume by "it" you mean the fur trim on the hood. In which case it is fake. If by "it" you mean the jacket, it is real. And not just a picture. I'm not really sure what you're asking.

Believe me, I've done my fair share of buildering (that's what I call it) and these would work just fine. They're an excellent choice. Just keep in mind that as fun as climbing on public property might be, cops often (always) don't agree. So heads up.

STD does mean standard, and that's the best option for normal climbing. Basically DRY ropes are lighter when wet because they don't absorb water, but STD ropes are lighter when dry because they have no waterproof coating on them. Your call.

If you're talking about wintering in San Diego, then yes. If you live in a real state (that actually gets cold) then no. It has virtually no insulation.

Yes.

They do not. Sorry.

Those are placeholders for new colors coming soon. Probably dark and light blue in some form or another though.

They're on the Smith website (http://www.smithoptics.com/Prodigy_19_299.html?fl=true), and range from 25 to 100 bucks, mostly in the $25 to $45 range.

It's hard, but it's split in the middle so you can put it in a pocket or lumbar pack. Very convenient.

It'll keep your head above water, but it's probably a good idea to know how to swim before venturing out. Especially if you're considering whitewater and don't know how to roll. If you flip the kayak, whether it's an 18 foot sea kayak or a 5 foot playboat, the life jacket won't help you.

It would work, but likely be too hot. There's a lot of insulation in it to keep the tykes warm while skiing, so if it's not cold outside he could overheat.

Are you asking where to find them or is this some strange form of typing Tourette's? If it's the former, try a search in the giant search box at the top that says "Search".

I can't answer all your questions, but I know that the sole will last for ages (I have two pairs of Sportiva shoes, been wearing them for two years, and you can hardly see any wear) and they're excellent for 3rd/4th class scrambling. Someone else is going to have to take your other questions.

Definitely.

It'll have the logo, just like the photo.