I got a chance to try this ski out at Snowbasin Mountain Resort with a little bit of fresh (6-10") and they did not disappoint. The name of the game with these is playfulness and you get it in spades. Every movement you make, whether it is to pop a feature, dip into some untracked or lay the edge down on some harder snow, just feels easy.

The amount of regular camber in the ski along with the bigger sidecut and shorter length than normal for a big mountain ski does give a "skis smaller that it should" feel. This works really well for maneuverability and swing weight, but if you are a big, linebacker size super charging skier, you will overpower this ski.

Overall, if you live to be playful in any big mountain scenario, hop on these. Just admire the artwork on the was UP.

As a skier, I am more hard charger than trick thrower so I was a little hesitant to step up on the obSETHed skis from K2. Thankfully, they didn't disappoint. While the tip, very floaty and controllable, is definitely on the softer side, the waist and tail of the ski had MUCH more stiffness than expected. This brought a welcome feeling of support to the table when I really wanted to lay down some higher speed turns.

Also, this ski has an accommodating weight. It is heavy enough to feel like there is something actually underneath you. Yet, they are also light enough to where you could put a lighter pair of Alpine Touring bindings on them and they would complete a pretty decent Freeride Touring setup.

Length wise, these do ski a little shorter than their measured length due to the tip rocker. But, it does not feel like they sacrifice tip feeling to have the rocker shape and this is a BIG plus for someone who wants a ski that can really do it all.

The only negative I could see with these skis is an understandable one. The biggest and heaviest skiers looking to charge harder snow conditions could overpower them. But, that being said, you would probably have to be NFL linebacker status to have it happen on a consistent basis.

Overall, there isn't much these skis can't do. So get on a pair, Seth said so. (Skied these at the 0 mark, height: 5'11" weight: 183lbs)

When Skullcandy teamed with Jay-Hova to create headphones for straight up audiophiles, they didn't miss. The Aviators are the most comfortable over-ear headphones I have ever used and the sound is incredible. Plus, if you have an iPhone, the remote that controls that volume, track and takes a phone call on the convenient nylon covered cord is a plus. I would be the perfect headphone if the mic/volume remote worked as well with the emerging Android phone community, but after they hear the sound, they won't complain. Finally, the looks don't hurt either with an elegant mix of old-skool style and modern materials.

This is the first pair of aviator/police style sunglasses I've gotten. The larger frame fit my slightly Large size face pretty well and the optics were pretty astounding. I had to fudge with the nose pads a bit to get the right fit, but I broke my nose as a kid, so you may not have to.

Be careful though. Not really sure why it happened, but there are screws mid-way down the outer frame that holds the lens in place. This screw popped out without warning one day and I found that the other side was getting loose as well. I haven't contacted Smith on it yet, so don't do something like using lock-tite on it unless I continue this review, which I plan on doing. Smith is usually great at fixing issue like this, so maybe I'll get some extra screws. To be continued.

UPDATE: So, yeah. Cool. It turns out that the screw that fell out is universal with most screws that come with sunglasses and regular glasses repair kits. Good to know.

Please check out my review on the Evolve version for some more depth, but I'll go through the differences. This version does come with three lenses (Mirror, Ignitor, Clear) which is nice for versatility. I also find that this version feels a little heavier, yet more sturdy. I use the Teal/Orange color for MTB/Road Biking so people can see me and because I feel like they will hold up better if they fly of my face or if I crash. Good fit for those with Medium to slightly Large faces.

Definitely a good sunglass. The interlock system is easy to use and the taller lens shape helps with wind deflection. The lens it comes with also works really well, but this evolve series only comes with one lens instead of the usual three. Also, I find that the Evolve series comes off as a little lighter feeling than the usual Smith construction. Still a great muli-use sunglass for medium to slightly larger size faces.t

If you can take things outside the box, this is actually a pretty useful add-on for the GoPro camera. Sure it can be used for most parts of a bike that have a handlebar's width. You can also use this to mount a GoPro on a ski pole (very popular right now) or anything on any vehicle that has the same width. Buy one and see what kind of angles you can create.

I love the LCD Bac Pac. Not just because it can turn your GoPro into your own personal handheld camera or that you can now tweak your angles before heading out. It is how seamless the Bac Pac incorporates itself with the GoPro. It easily attaches onto the back, allows for video playback and picture viewing (with a little practice) and it doesn't interfere much with its application of use at all.

Please note that a firmware update is needed for this accessory, but it is available through the GoPro website and they give great directions on how to install. Out of all the GoPro add-ons out there, this is a must-own.

For now. The aspects about this camera that separates it from the others (VIO, Contour) is its versatility in what activities it can be used for, how many different ways it can be mounted, its easy apparatus and low cost. This explains exactly the positives I see when I use this camera along with the fact that it gives what it says, HD quality video and pictures.

I also find that there are a few things to note. All the video files are in an uncompressed format when stored in the device (MPEG) and if one wants to tweak anything, a video editor such as Apple's IMovie or anything higher is a necessity. Also, a program that converts MPEG files to an uncompressed version such as an AVI file is recommended. Also, if you are planning on running the GoPro at a higher resolution (r4 or r5) for more than a couple hours, invest in a second battery and at least an 8gb memory card.

Usually when I get a gel, I know I'm not going to get the best tasting thing in the world, but I also want it to work and this gel does a pretty good job. The chocolate flavor is pretty decent and I like the 100 calorie amount for a quick energy rebuild or something to get me through a workout when I haven't eaten in a while. Litter leash is pretty clutch as well. I'll update about trying a Turbo flavor.

I don't pay too much mind into the ratings of a jacket, because I take things at face value and I believed it when the Vaporshell came out with the stats that it did. I was rewarded with the jacket backing up everything it boasts and more.

I had this jacket on while on a boat in the French Caribbean and it stood up to each storm that came through (for those who don't know how had it rains down there, a 1/2 hour storm almost flooded the dinghy we were carrying) while keeping me decently cool for the humidity being 100%.

The fit is pretty good. I took a chance on a LArge with a 5'11", 182lbs build and I'm glad I did. The shoulders/chest were perfect and the arms were a bit long, but they are supposed to be. I would've liked an inch more in the back length, but I do have kind of a long torso.

Overall, if you are looking for a do-almost-everything jacket that keeps water off you and breathes like no other, pick this one. You won't be disappointed. Also, size up if you are going to layer heavy underneath or if you have a much longer torso than normal.

I took this sandal through the wringer down in the French Caribbean and it came out aces. It gives the protection of a full on shoe while utilizing great venting and semi-quick drying material. Be wary of sizing though. I am usually an 11.5 and it came out a bit big, so size 1/2 size down if need be.

Great fit (relaxed in a L with a 5'11", 183lbs build) pretty good comfort and great moisture management makes this shirt one of my go-to's if I'm active or not. My only minor complaint is I have a few shirt with a bit more polyester in the blend that are a tad smoother in the feel. Other than that, it's a great shirt (great looking too).

If you want a do it all rolling carry-on bag that converts into a backpack with the roller bag being secondary....ah hell. It just does it all while remaining waterproof and bomber. If you are active, have a fair amount of gear packing skill and at least semi-frequently fly, just get one. Now.

and it still comes out kinda light. This duffel went through a Caribbean downpour and being carried on 6 flights/a couple of boats and it came out smiling. The material is super tough and pretty water proof. Also, the backpack straps are super key and it doesn't have anything you don't need in a duffel bag. For the price it is going for, it is tough to pass up.

Normally, Quiksilver has does a great job on their materials for softgoods, but I have a beef with their normally skinnier fit. Not on this one. The Centinela Shirt has a bit of a boxier fit (regular fit for most people and I'm a L with a 5'11" and 180lbs bulid) and the polyester/polynosic (??) mix did a really good job of keeping me cool while keeping the shirt from stinking up. This one will be in my weekly line-up for sure.

I recently took this shirt on a week-long sailing excursion in the French Caribbean and I found it performed well with a few foreseeable issues. While the fit of the shirt is very good (middle of the road to slightly athletic, L size with a 5'11" and 183lbs build) and the pockets were very functional, the full polyester material had a double edge sword effect. It kept me cool in the most humid of conditions, but it definitely didn't last too long in terms of going between washes which is normal for polyester. That being said, it does do great on day trips or multi-day if you are carrying a few.

As most everyone is finding out, merino is finding it's way into every kind of garment available. So, how did it do in the boxer application from Ibex? Simple. It killed it as usual. Supreme comfort throughout most temperatures and it has a bit of a longer cut for a more casual feel. The only reservations I have is that the waist/inseam feels a little off kilter as the waist fits a bit smaller while the inseam fits long (both the L and M fit me with a 31 1/4" inseam and a 33" waist) and the tags have a tendency to get a bit annoying when they ride lower.

To start off, I'm a bit selective about the boxers I buy because I have a skier's build (bigger legs than anything else) and the Stoic Breathes fit the bill pretty well. The inseam was long enough, yet not too long for a kind of athletic fit (L size with a 31 1/4" inseam and a 33" waist), but what impressed me was the material used. It had the perfect blend of polyester and nylon as to where I would put them on and forget I was even wearing them even in higher temperatures. So, if you are a bit active in your lifestyle and looking for a pair of boxers that can do it all, give these a try.

The large size of this bag does not have the extend-able handle. Only the medium and the small sizes of this bag have that feature.

First off, this is the best binding for going uphill with anything you are doing. Period. Getting in and out of the binding takes a little bit of practice. Setting the climbing height of the heel piece needs about twice that amount of practice. But, once you get that down, you'll be eating uphill vertical.

Going downhill. I know the minimalist design may look sketchy, but it does work well to very well in a backcountry setting (small to large amounts of pow and corn snow). The only time it gets sketchy is when you are running harder snow on a resort.

A few issues though. I feel this binding has a width limit to it. I mounted this binding on a 191cm Surface Live Life (120mm waist) and side-hilling on this setup in hard snow is a nightmare along with trying to turn on really hard snow on steeper pitches. Also, I feel there is a reason why Dynafit does not make a ski wider than 105mm. Try to keep it to that or less unless the skinning is technically easy. (It is most likely true that I have also mounted this binding too far forward on the ski which may not allow me to reach the meat of the ski as well as I should)

Overall, it is a fantastic touring binding which got a decent athlete doing over 1,000 vertical an hour after two trips and also has me enjoying the pow turns on the way down.

For just a straight up DJ style headphone, these things are definitely stylin'! I get some of the better sound out of these than most on-ears as well. I also feel like I could drop a bomb on them and they would come out unscathed. The only minor complaint I have is that the ear holes, while proportionally good, have a over-stiff foam to them and a slight discomfort occurs after a couple of hours for the people with bigger ears.

This is my first AT boot that is matched with a ski/binding setup of the Surface Live Life skis and Dynafit Vertical 12 FT bindings. I do have to say that this boot surprised me at what it is able to do. First off, it's light, super light. The flex is definitely comparable to a 120-130 alpine flex once you are locked in. The ski/walk mode is super easy and pretty durable. The fit is a bit wide, but I did that on purpose to keep up the comfort while skinning up. I was somehow able to go into a 313mm sole length when my alpine boots are 326mm, but if you are looking for a sweet freeride touring boot that splits the line between downhill performance with more than decent uphill comfort, go for these.

Like the title says. The fur on the inside does a good job of keeping the feet warm and cozy. It's even a little tough to get them waterlogged. They run a bit big some if you are between sizes go ahead and go to the smaller size.

This shirt is comfy with the cotton being a little less thick than usual. It's a bit more of a tall-T fit as the shoulders are a bit more narrow, yet the torso runs a little long. Also, I always get questions about what is on my shirt and then I explain who Skullcandy is. So, if you want to rep Skullcandy and the fit is right, go for it!

I like collared shirts that look good, but don't stand out too much and are comfortable. This shirt is all of the above. The fit is a little big around the body, but that is good for me because I'm a little more built than most people.

I'll admit it, I'm spoiled. Perched between the two towers that are Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons in Utah offers me some of the best skiing has to offer. But, I'm still an Ice Coast racer at heart and I know my wax.

When it comes to an everyday, multi-conditions use and prepping new skis for another year of abuse, this wax is one of the best. I've used this base prep wax in all conditions from powder to soft pack to spring corn to bulletproof ice and it does the job great in all of them. If you know how to use an iron and have a plastic scraper, do yourself a favor and pick this up so that you won't be buying the beers after your next Chinese downhill (not that this is endorsing that sort of thing).

When I first purchased these, I kept my expectations in check due to the bottle opener on the sole and usually paying more for better sandal comfort. Boy, was I surprised. Along with having a useful tool (I have used the sole 7 times so far out of necessity.), this sandal had the least amount of break-in of any sandal that I have ever owned. The fit and cushioning is much more comfortable than anticipated.In sizing, they do run a bit big as I am between 11 and 11 1/2 and the size 11 was perfect from the get-go. So, size down a bit if you are between whole and half sizes (ex: in between 10 1/2 and 11, go with the 10 1/2).

The original belt on my T6 crapped out about 6 months ago, so I decided to upgrade to the Dual Belt and it ended up being a great decision. Suunto incorporated less hard plastic to improve comfort and it certainly does that. It is easier to forget it's there.Two caveats come with this belt though. I kind of had to fudge with battery a bit (take the casing off and physically press the battery down) to get it paired with my T6. It was great once it got paired though. The other is one needs to be careful in how tight the belt is around the chest. I see a lot of reviews where people say their broke within a few weeks and looking the design of the belt, this is probably the main reason for that happening. All in all, a great improvement on the comfort of heart rate transmission belts.

The Merino Composite Trail Sock does very well when it comes to impact absorption and overall comfort. They are a little on the thick side so pair these with a medium to larger fitting shoe/boot and can be a bit warm in the hottest temperatures.

These shoes are definitely more comfortable than the normal leather/synthetic uppers as far as walking comfort and temperature goes. The size does run a little small in the length so size up by about a half size or don't and wear very thin socks.

These shorts have a little less length than usual so they do pretty well as a hiking short. The pockets are well placed too, but the overall feel is a little smaller than usual.

Broken. No sound out of the left side after a light 4 mile run. Fit was decent, but pay attention to how the cords are wrapped up after they split to the headphones because if they aren't at least kinda straight, it'll be tough to tuck them behind the ears. In spite of all that, the sound quality coming out was actually pretty superb in comparison to the rest of the in-ear headphones.

Moment out in Reno, NV has something going with these. Tried the 192 during a wetter 22in storm at Alta and the Garbones just slayed it. Even though the bigger/stronger skiers should be on this ski, don't mistake these skis for leg destroyers. Moment put just enough Fiberglass in this ski to make it charge through the worst crud, yet it still makes the Garbones feel playful with it's wood core. The early rise tip gave more than enough float in almost 2 feet and I was even laying down carves on the groomed that I could only lay down with race room skis. If you are a Freeskiing competitor looking for a jack of all trades or an aggressive everywhere skier, then you might want to buy American.

I'm the kind of person that doesn't give out perfect ratings for anything, but I couldn't find a reason not to give 5 stars to the S7. It floats in all depths of powder. It throttles through crud. It carves nice long and short turns on the groomed (?!?). And, the best part is, it's all pretty easy. Also, the best gets better with Rossignol adding a 195cm version which has a wider waist and stiffer construction. Anyone who wants a big mountain ski that really does do it all, your search ends here.

With it's reputation at superstar status, I was finally able to try this ski last year during the miraculous April Fool's Day storm in SLC. It lived up to the hype. I could not sink this ski, even if I tried really hard. The 160mm tip and the large amount of rocker only surfs and makes crud effortless. Even doing turns on the groomed wasn't so bad as long as the middle/front of the ski stayed weighted. I do have to say that it is a softer ski though. The hardest charging did make it waver a bit. Overall, a great powder tool that inspires confidence and forces you to smile a little bit bigger.

I tried out the Salomon Shogun Skis last year and I was definitely impressed. The combination of the dimensions, sidecut and flex made the ski feel like it could handle most anything you threw at it, but with less effort than usual. Also, Salomon put in just enough tip rocker on this ski for it to float on light to medium pow days, but will still lay down some nice turns on machine manicured snow. The only gripe that I had with this ski is that the biggest and strongest hard chargers will be wanting the 191cm version. It is a great everyday ski alone and in a quiver or for that skier who lives in the East, but ventures West frequently to ski. Nice work Salomon!

5 straight months of just wanted and no funky smell or funny taste. Keeps water relatively cool as well. Kinda noisy to open and close, but never garnered any complaints from my co-workers.

Using this shirt to train for the WBR and it does not small after three straight runs in consecutive days. Also, the Cocona/Polyester mix does a great job in moisture wicking and kept me comfortable even when I was going super hard.

The fit was interesting though. I am 6'0", have wider shoulders and a smaller torso and the Large shirt fit long in the length, relaxed in the torso, but tight in the shoulders/chest. I am still able to work with it though without and chaffing or discomfort.

My first foray into Salomon footwear and I am not disappointed. The 3D chassis works great for trail-runners that are neutral or slightly pronate and the EVA offers a great amount of cushion. Also, this Gore-Tex setup isn't as clammy as the previous models and kept me dry in a steady rain storm.

The Quickfit lacing system is easy and durable, but it can take some fiddling with at first to find the correct amount of tightening. Leave it too tight and your arch may not like you.

Also, I have a high A width with a 11.5 right foot and a 11.25 left foot. This shoe fit a little big on the length in an 11.5 with the width being close to perfect. A thicker insole fixed that though. Size a half size down on this one and don't go in this shoe if you are an upper "D" width or higher.

POV video capability to the masses. Can it be true?

Definitely and VIO does a great job implementing an overall easy to use system. Recording videos, module or remote-wise is a snap and it can be used in most any sports because of the MANY different mounting options to choose from. Durability is also a thumbs up as I took a few spills with this setup and it came out fine (look for a youtube.com video coming soon).

A few downsides though. When recording a video, the higher the speed of the activity, the higher quality of video needs to be taken. So, be sure to use an 8 GB SD card for those higher speed activities because those 1 GB cards only can go for about 18 min of the highest quality footage.

Bring batteries as well. All 4 AA batteries didn't last a day and a half of low to medium quality videoing and editing. Having 8 rechargeable batteries with 4 on stand-by would work best.

Also, the editing program that comes with the setup is pretty bare-bones. If you want to add music or do any effects, import the movie files (avi format) to at least Windows Movie Maker.

Most of these downsides probably will be addressed in the future though and for a product line that is early in it's life, VIO excels thus far.

Well...it was an interesting test day for sure. 9 inches of wet snow on top of straight up crust which yielded for some interesting results. While I felt that this ski was overpowered kind of easily in most conditions, it plowed through
the tracked up wet snow like a friggin' plow. It might not make sense, but it did. Untracked pow deeper than its tip rise however made the Legend Pro Rider sink quite quickly because of its lower tip profile. Groomers treated it well, but not
fantastic because it took a bit of a lighter touch and a balance point that is further back on the ski than normal.

Who is it for: Skiers who are adept, yet have a lighter touch.

Who is it not for: Straight up powder skiers and people who hammer on their skis.

Speed: 2
Long Turns: 3
Short Turns: 3
Float: 2
Crud: 4
Groomed: 3

Overall: 2.83

Um, I'm scared of this topsheet. No, really. Wally had nightmares after looking at this ski. Tone it down a bit K2, jeez! What freaked me out more is, this ski is actually a more versatile machine than looks may show. It is more than playful in all conditions, especially all types of fresh snow and softer crud where it can make things WAY too easy. It can even carve on the groomed, but be careful because it has a sweet spot further back on the ski and it can get squirrelly at higher speeds. The big deal is that I barely had to change up my skiing style on this ski on anything but the groomed. Also, it definitely does ski smaller than its length. Even though I was on a 179cm, it felt effort-wise more like a 172cm. This is nice because is makes the 189cm size actually make sense if anyone is intimidated by the big length.

Who is it for: Skiers who charge in the off-groomed and DEEP pow, yet actually want to get back to the lift.

Who is it not for: Groom-runners and skiers who gate-bash only.

Speed: 3
Long Turns: 3
Short Turns: 4
Float: 5
Crud: 4
Groomed: 2

Overall: 3.5

HOLY CRAP. Um, okay. This ski has no sidecut. I'm sure of it.

Oh well, sidecut is not needed because this ski isn't exactly made for groom-running. Welcome to Armada's ultimate powder tool, the ARG. To go over why there are 5 width measurements, that comes from the Elf shoe technology that Armada used in this ski basically makes the ski look like, well, an elf shoe. The tip and tail of the ski are turned upward, giving them a "rockered" shape that gives the ski a lot of float capability. The Armada JJ has the same technology, but the ARG has a bit more rocker to it and very minimal sidecut.

"How does a ski that has no sidecut ski?" you ask. Well, when you're carving on groomers, it's terrible. It's awful to the point of not bothering after the first time you try and the ski somehow tracks in the wrong direction. When you are on groomers, skid/slide your turns. Please. Not just a polite suggestion.

But, in the powder, it is probably one of the best skis EVER MADE. Period. The ARG skis pow like a dream. It'll surf above the highest amounts of fresh snow, stay nimble in the tight tree lines and even if the tip sinks down into the snow, it wont get caught and slow you down. It will also slice through crud very easily with some speed and even handles harder crud and moguls pretty well. Hiking and traversing was also fairly easy to do with a ski of this shape

So, the consensus is, this should only used as a powder ski. Endless amounts of powder. That's it. Nothing else but that.

Who is it for: Powder skiers. Simple.

Who is it not for: Anyone else.

Stats: (Rating: 0 to 5; 0 being the worst, 5 being the best)

Speed: 4
Long Turns: 5 (in Pow) 1 (anywhere else)
Short Turns: 4 (in pow) 1 (anywhere else)
Float: 5 (I'd give it a 15 if I could)
Crud: 4
Groomed: 1

Overall:
in pow: 3.83
everywhere else: 2.67

Makes everything almost too easy. The rockered tip and tail help to keep the ski from getting swallowed in bigger pow amounts and the amount of effective edge and sidecut actually gives some good/great short turn carving. The only negative on this ski is it doesn't handle the icy crud too well.

As for the mounting of these skis, I've seen a lot of opinions and I figured I would give mine as well. I put the Marker Dukes on these skis at +3. Yes, it does lessen the tip, but then I just treat it like a slalom ski and keep my balance point near the middle of the ski.

Overall, this ski is for any all mountain or big mountain skiers who get into big pow as much as they do groomers. Also, the topsheet is cool, it definitely grows on you.

I hadn't been on a pair of Elan skis in a while. I tried these out about a year ago at the 186cm length and I was almost shocked at how easy they are to ski in most conditions. I tried them in everything from heavy crud to 12 inches of POW to high speed groomers and it excelled in most conditions. The good parts that stuck out were that it had much better float than expected and can handle fast turns really nicely. On the down side it can get choppy in the REALLY heavy crud and the heaviest or most powerful of skiers will overpower it on high speed groomers. If you are looking for a ski that can go between the East and West Coast easily, look here.

Well, I can't really say that. Most helmet companies are doing a great job of this, but this Variant helmet is a great overall entry into the industry. This helmet is very light and very versatile because of its venting system. The ability to partially open vents really does help in this case. The fit is pretty much dead even to what Smith is saying and the music ear pads that can be put in as an after market piece work very well. Downsides? Well, if it gets too warm, that ventilation system won't help anymore and it will fit with most goggles except some Oakley frames. Overall, a great helmet that no one will be ashamed to get noticed in.

These are a great pair of ski pants, with a few cautions. The outer material is fantastic with the usual Gore-Tex water beading off effect and keeps out cooler winds and snow doesn't stick to the soft shell material.

Movement in the pants is great, if they are sized correctly. People with bigger legs, be careful. These pants do fit a little small in the leg circumference department.

Also, they are the most breathable pants ever. People who do a much hiking as skiing will be overjoyed while people who mostly stay in resort will maybe want to go with a heavier weight layering bottom on this pant.

One more thing, might want to get an after market belt. I find the belt to be a little flimsy.

Overall, a great pant for the more athletic and energetic skier.

Reverse camber skis, twin tip skis, race skis and mid-fat skis. Seeing a pattern here? It is the niche ski and it has taken over a lot of the ski market.
Enter the Titan Argos from Blizzard, a ski that actually fits a term that the ski industry has been trying to accomplish for years: an excellent all-around conditions ski.
Like to carve GS to long slalom arcs on groomed? no problem. A good side cut with a softer straight flex, but a stiff torsional flex takes care of that.
What about floating in the pow (2 feet plus) or busting the crud? With near massive dimensions and a bit of an upturned tip, tracked or untracked powder is a blast!
Not a resort skier? Not a problem. This sucker comes with the Blizzard IQ FR16, which is basically a Marker Duke binding, one of the best downhill performing touring bindings in the business!
Overall, want to buy a TON of skis to do everything on the hill. That's fine, but you can buy JUST THIS SETUP and do everything on the hill!

Changing lenses, it sucks (ahem...Oakley). If you think it really sucks and you have the right kind of face, then this goggle is right up your alley.

The switch is simple: Flip up the top tabs, pull off the top, pull off the sides, then pull off the bottom part of the frame. BOOM! The lens is off! To stick a new lens in, just go in reverse. Without a doubt, the easiest lens changing system so far in the industry.

There is more though. The amount of vision you get top-to bottom and peripherally is surprisingly large. It also comes with either the Ignitor lens (a decent all around to sunny lens) and the Sensor Mirror lens(one of the best low light lenses in the industry).

Now for the bad, there isn't much. The frame is definitely for the larger faces out there and a small amount of people have complained about an annoying amount of air coming in through the bottom.

Overall, those people with bigger faces and problems switching out lenses, prepare for Nirvana!

Definitely has an SUV personality. Take it off groomed, especially in the pow, and watch it do most anything easier than expected at almost any speed. The 190cm length makes this ski a little more versatile than it's older models, but it still takes some good power to ski. If you venture on the groomed with the Big D's, be sure that you are going mach 3 or else they won't come around very easily because of the minimal sidecut.

The description is pretty correct on this one. I found a good amount of control with less effort and the fit was almost too easy. I'm used to squeezing my foot into race boots that are 2 sizes too small. I was able to do that here, but with less of the squeeze.
I don't think that the flex numbers should be taken too seriously on this boot because it felt easier to push around than the usual 120-130 flex boots. Those with small volume feet might want to go smaller than usual on the fit, but the med to large size feet will be right at home.

All I can say is: This ski loves to run! Makes high speed carved turns with ease and actually floated better than expected. This is a perfect ski for the high speed carver who forays into the off-groomed and the pow about 40% of the time.

If you take a look at this ski, yes it's big, but it doesn't ski like it. The float comes easy from the 161mm tip and the swallow-tail. It can bob and weave through powder bumps and even carve a decently solid turn on hardpack. Though it has surprising versatility, long ski lovers need to beware that it skis shorter than it is.