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Ive been using the VIO HD for a while now, first in its beta stage, and now with the full production version and have been so happy. With its top end electronics, and in field versatility it exceeds the competition. Design wise its the best out there its streamline look, and functionality are top notch and you dont have to look like a telletubby. I love the fact that I can review, make setting adjustments, and check angles while in the field and on the fly. the unit is super bomber too, its made to withstand, harsh climates, and moisture, and there for makes shooting in the snow, or dirt easy.

I used the Vantage all last year and really loved it. its a cross between the super light maze and the well vented variant. I loved that the vents were highly adjustable and easy to use. I found myself adjusting constantly, regulating heat really well. This helmet is light for its protection and adjust ability its my favorite helmet yet.

I have been more and more stoked with rockered skis, but was satisfied with the performance of the Coax. if your looking for a traditional shaped mid fat, this ski is great, it has a bit of early rise once the flex is engaged, so it has some shmeer qualities. I tested this ski on a corn day with good results. carved nice, and had an easy feel. Its not going to float like a super fat in the pow, but it seems to remains responsive in all conditions.

great helmet, with a bit of military style to it, there aren't a ton of vents but the flowing vent system works well. nice fit, burly construction, you dont need to worry about throwing the helmet in the back of the truck, its exterior shell is tough and wont be dinged by tiny dents.

this is a sweet vest, slightly less loft than the Nuptse vest so it has a slightly different look, fits great, and is a great layering piece to add on those cold days.

These little headphones have great sound, and are durable, if you like ear bud style these are inexpensive and great.

This strap not only gives extra room for your goggles to fit around your helmet, it also sticks because of its rubber composition. you goggles will fit better, and cling to your helmet more.

its inevitable that your goggles will get fogged, and wet, and covered/filled with snow. but they can recover. with help from the snow eraser, and some time indoors or in a jacket, they will perform all day.

Having some back up lenses will allow your goggles to last for years, and give you some options depending on conditions. I like carrying a extra lens with me during the day in case a crash renders my goggles useless. Just pop in a fresh lens, and your up and running, I carry my spare lenses in my cargo pockets in my pants, so they double as armor as well. select your options for the correct goggle frame.

this was a great movie, I was left inspired, and excited about skiing, there were some new tricks that I have never seen before that made skiing look so fun.

this is a bomber boot that is super warm, and fairly light weight for the size of boot. it has really good traction. I like to leave my laces loose at the top so I can slip the boot off and on, it took a bit of effort to slide out until the boots broke in after a few weeks.

I feel like this helmet is fairly light considering the durability of the hard shell. Its bomber, and fit my head nicely, this helmet seems to hold tighter to my head than some. There is really nice vent modulation. the vents are adjustable on each side and have three positions, Its nice to be able to fine tune your venting on those deep days.

Mad leverage can be obtained with this Y key wrench... It is a perfect addition to the tool box, and some bolts require a long reach like you can get with the Y design.

If you use water bottles you'll need a cage to carry it.. and its made of Alumumimummmm

The avalung is a great tool to help increase your chances of survival if caught in a avalanche. however, it should not be involved in a decisions making situation,ie; "well, this snow pack looks sketchy but Ive got my avalung so.. lets go". building it into the pack is a great way to decrease this impulse.
Unfortunately BD will not license the lung to other pack manufactures, or sell a version that could be attached to a existing backpack in an effort to direct consumers to buy their pack. Good marketing, but It would be a better gift to the backcountry community to offer it in multiple ways.
It is another great tool to have in the mountains and is a great innovation.

In my mini survival kit at the bottom of my backpack I keep a letherman, ducktape, some food and a space blanket. It is one of the lightest things you can carry that has the biggest impact on survival in the mountains. this one is way more durable than many versions, and like alpinejames said bellow it wont delam after a year of kicking around in your pack.

There are many good at set ups out there, but for hard charging you will be glad to hear that reassuring "click" as you step into your trusted alpine bindings. The trekker will give you access to the goods and with a few mods you can lighten it up and make it more versatile. It is not the best for side-hilling especially on firm or icy skin tracks. but again, it is worth carrying the extra weight if you are getting into some gnar. If Pow skiing is your main goal out there the AT binders will work fine for you.

this shoe is real nice. its one of my favorite shoes Ive ever worn, its comfortable, warm, and has some cool features. There is a bamboo sheet that forms the sole underneath the traction and it provides a nice stiffness and spring to the shoe. and my favorite thing about it that it features art by TNF athlete Renan Ozturk on the insole.

I love this boot... it has the look of a classic tent bootie, but has a durable and light weight rubber sole that can put on some serious miles. While traveling I often try and minimize the number of shoes I bring, but on a ski trip you have to have your ski boots, a pair of shoes and some sort of boot to kick around town while its dumping. This shoe fills that niche perfectly... because its so light it wont push your luggage into that "over weight" bag realm. and Its like having a down jacket for your feet!

this is a sweet durable bag that will carry a ton of gear. Bomber construction, zippers, straps and handles. One improvement that could be made is more compartments to organizes stuff. It becomes a bit of a pit... one giant compartment eats up items that get settled towards the bottom... if your traveling around to a lot of spots without unpacking completely its difficult to "live" out of this bag.

great bag, I travel with my computer a lot and it is perfect for carrying my laptop as well as tons of other crap! I stuff it with headphones, external hard drive, notebooks, pens, and tons of other travel stuff. there is lots of room, and Im always amazed at how much I can cram into it.

Such a sweet bag! warm, nice, and keep you feeling green... It sweet that TNF offers this sleeping bag with recycled materials and warm durable performance. As with all sleeping bags, the temp rating will "allow survival through the night" at 15degrees, but if you want to be warm and cozy all night get the super cold weather bag and unzip it if you get too hot!!

If Im getting real gnarly I wear this helmet durring winter. wich like cody and drew metioned fogging of goggles is a potental problem because the face shield reflects your breath back to your face. so... with all full face some modifications to you routine are critical... remove he helmet when possible,(hiking or standing around) breathing through your mouth pushing the air down like your blowing bubbles through a straw.. will help the fog issh.

I mostly wear this helmet biking in the summer. it is really light and comfortable fits with all the smith goggles great, and works well with shades too.

I live in these shades during the summer bike season. they are light, tough and easy to swap out lenses which is critical during bike riding when your dealing with different weather, forest cover, and trail conditions.

great retro style to these shades, sweet for chilling on the deck or late night at the bar(to hide your lie-ing eyes)! they have a good fit and large field of view. I like the version with the gradient lens, for changing light conditions...

yea this hat rocks, its warm cause there is fleece inside, and has a low pro look, minimal logos and sweet style, this is the hat that I prefer.

I have been really liking these socks, they fit well, and have some great warmth. they are durable too. I have been surprised that they have lasted as long as they have, lots of days in them sometimes even a few days in a row without washing, dont seem to crust up to quickly.

Well I spent all most all of last year riding on the S7, once I clicked in I was hooked on this fun, versatile, ski. I really liked the way that this ski can handle a wide range of terrain and snow conditions. It excels in all forms of powder, but can carve a nice turn on the groomer, handles gnarly trails like the High traverse at Alta no problem, and blasts through crud and chunder. The ski allows you to slash and swivel turns in new ways and makes for some creative skiing all over the mountain.

I mounted my skis on the +3 line, (3cms) and had improved tail support when landing airs or recovering from the back seat.

I am really into skiing, but I also am very into art, so when Rossignol decided to collaborate with seven artists to design their new graphics I was super excited. My favorite design this year is by Caia Koopman and it's on the S6. The S6 picks up were the Steeze left off, and it is the perfect tool if you like Powder, jumps, skiing fast, and getting creative on the mountain. This ski shines in nearly all aspects of skiing, carves on the groomer and through the chop. It floats great in the deep and stomps smooth whether you're landing forward or back.

I love the I/O goggle, the evolve edition is made from mostly recycled plastic, and the super quick interchangeable lens option is sick. I can change a lens in seconds, on the lift, at the top of a line, where ever; it's fast and sweet. They have great peripheral vision, and fit perfectly with smith helmets. With the updated face foam they fit better when worn with a hat to.

Riding in the puffy jacket is one of the best feelings. It's not necessary to have more than just one layer underneath, and the extra cushion and warmth feels like you're in your sleeping bag. I don't mind hiking around in my puff either, tie it around the waist, unzip it, one sleeve it, what ever. The Verdi Plaid down was my main Jacket all year long, it has great style, pocket placement and fit.

Although I love the puffy, for those other days, the ones with lots of hiking, it's nice to have a jacket that's lightweight, warm, and comfortable. The Sedition III is one of my favorite jackets of all time. The material has a slight stretch to it but is far from your normal soft shell. While it's only a three layer shell it's surprisingly warm and keep out the toughest of conditions to keep you dry, warm, and performing at an optimal level.

One-piece suits are officially back. The North Face is responsible for the best-looking, feeling, one out there. The Halo suit can be unzipped so you can still wear your jacket when its time to go out on the town. A unique design makes the suit appear to be two pieces eliminating the dorky look, but keeping the benefits of an enclosed suit. You stay warm, feel super free, (sometimes feels like your skiing around in your boxers and a tee) and keep the snow out of your pants no matter how many times you roll in the snow.