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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

May 28, 2009

as long as you get an XXL, the khumbu will zip into your shell (if your shell has the inner zips) and it shouldn't be too tight. The khumbu is a 200 weight fleece, which is pretty standard as an insulating layer. You can go with a 100 (salathe) or 300 (denali) weight fleece depending on the amount of room you want if the 200 doesn't feel right.

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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

May 28, 2009

The khumbu is not meant to be an outer layer. It is a mid-weight (200) insulating layer that is zip-in compatible with certain TNF shells. The redpoint series is better suited to be a stand-alone given the semi-windproof nylon over primaloft construction, but it is also meant to be an insulating layer under a shell. You cannot layer a khumbu into a redpoint or vice-versa.

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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

May 28, 2009

The Pumori and Khumbu are cut pretty much exactly the same, and they are both excellent choices for a mid layer. They are both 200 weight and have internal goggle pockets, which I always prefer. I think the only difference is that the khumbu is TKA fleece, (TNF's in-house brand) and the pumori is Polartec. It also looks like this years' khumbu model has "monkey thumbs" which are awesome. If they have not upgraded the pumori in a similar fashion, I would recommend the khumbu

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Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's

May 12, 2009

I like the red on gray... that's why I picked that color. If it's not your bag, then I would go with the sky blue. As for the material, this is still a hardshell, whereas powershield is a softshell. This will be much more waterproof than powershield, but not quite as waterproof as the event.

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Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski

April 6, 2009

volkls are generally on the stiffer side of the spectrum and as such are more suited to freeride than freestyle. If you wear a pack or weigh a little bit more than average for your height, then the stiffness is negated somewhat. I think mantras are fine in the park unless you are talking about throwing huge airs. It all depends on just how aggressive you are skiing

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Scott Punisher Alpine Ski

March 28, 2009

So -how are these sticks on the groomers, really? Some of the reviews seem kinda confusing and contradictory- some say: good at speed and on the bumps, others: they are not recommended for hard-pack -etc. As I live in New Mexico, I ski more on-piste than not. That said, I really love the pow and will chase storms whenever possible. I am not concerned about a lack of true powder performance as I already have some fatty's for that. When there aren't any freshies, my typical day is screaming down blues, bouncing around in the bumps, and darting between the trees. What I am looking for is a good everyday ski that will handle all of that when I am caught without my more specialized skis (I also have some short park/pipe skis for practicing switch and tricks). I am a bigger guy- 6'3", 225 pounds, and usually ride with a pack that can weigh up to 15 pounds. Obviously, I need a pretty stiff ski. Will these fit the bill? Please advise.

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Salomon Z14 Ski Binding

March 28, 2009

yes, but they will be a little loose when you put the skis together to carry them. You may want to get some straps to hold them tight if you go with these. There are some better options... I would suggest the Salomon Z10s on this same page. They are 75 dollars less and have a width of 80mm underfoot- perfect for your skis. They only go up to a max din of 10, but that is probably plenty for you unless you are dropping huge cliffs or weigh well over 200 pounds.

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great vest

Marmot Power Stretch Fleece Vest - Men's

Marmot Power Stretch Fleece Vest - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 27, 2009

fits true to size, good stretchy warmth, and loads of style - what more can you say?

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The North Face Redpoint Hybrid Insulated Jacket - Men's

August 16, 2008

It depends on the activity that you will be doing while wearing the jacket. High activity means that you can get away with less insulation. New England winters are on the cold side, yes? I would recommend something from the 'insulated' line. I own a redpoint jacket and I love it. It is deceptively warm and extremely light weight. The redpoint is really more of a layering option in the extreme cold, though. If you want a stand-alone winter coat from TNF for the cold of a Boston winter, I would recommend the knuptse down jacket. As I stated earlier, it depends on the activity you are doing while wearing the jacket. The knuptse is by no means an exterior shell, and down it will become quite useless when wet. As always, a good stock of interchangeable layering pieces in a zip-in system makes for the best option in a variety of conditions.

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The North Face Momentum Jacket - Men's

The North Face Momentum Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 16, 2008

I love the momentum jacket so much I bought another one. It is an excellent 100 weight fleece that stretches to keep you covered in the most strenuous of activities. The look is very attractive with sharp lines and an athletic fit. I have gotten many compliments on the style. The 'monkey thumbs' are really cool and help keep your hands super warm and dry. Also, this jacket is the perfect layering piece for the apex bionic jacket, which is also an awesome jacket. Together, they are a formidable defense against the cold/wind/water. A+

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busted stitching

The North Face Filled Red Box T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

The North Face Filled Red Box T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 August 16, 2008

I liked the shirt, but it has already had the stitching come loose on the waist seem. It is not that big of a deal, but if you don't fix it, it may continue all the way around the shirt. C+

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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's

August 11, 2008

Does the khumbu have internal goggle pockets like the pumori? The specs for both jackets lists only 2 hand pockets, but my pumori has the internal ones as well. It is a nice feature and if the khumbu doesn't have it, I would probably be better off with another pumori.

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nice goggle pockets

The North Face Pumori Fleece Jacket - Men's

The North Face Pumori Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 August 11, 2008

Great jacket that works well in a variety of functions. I especially like the internal goggle pockets. They are great for quick storage of eye-wear or whatever on the mountain. Also, TNF doesn't really have a good mp3 pocket with a headphone port like some other brands, so the goggle pockets work for that as well. I don't know why they don't list it on the the specs. So far, the pumori is the only jacket I've seen with them, but I wish they would put them on others like the denali as well.

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Patagonia R1 Balaclava

July 19, 2008

am I not seeing the size chart?

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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 7, 2008

Awesome jacket! Apex is top of the line softshell material - water and windproof. This jacket is incredibly warm for its weight, but in colder weather, you will need to mind your layering. I recommend the momentum jacket. It is another stretch-fleece by tnf and it has thumb-loops. I have never been disappointed by any of my north face gear, and this is one of my favorites. I also have the vest and it rocks too.

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