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Elias Littenberg

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    Yeah! Originally from Niagara Falls, NY, I graduated from SUNY Albany with degrees in Meteorology and Geography back in '02. Immediately afterwards, I moved west and started ski bumming in Tahoe. I finally ended up in Utah after seasonal stints in Montana and Jackson. I'm the Assistant Buyer and Merchandiser of all things Ski and Paddle (Hardgoods). If I'm not in SLC, you'll find me shredding in the Jackson Hole backcountry, crawling through slot canyons in the desert, skydiving above your head, climbing where-ever it's sunny, chilling with my family back East, or eating crap under the Snowbird Tram!

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Taking a Break from Hiking the Y Couloir

Taking a Break from Hiking the Y Couloir

Armada Plasma Pant - Men's

May 3, 2010

I'm wearing a Medium Stoic Welder Lo softshell. The Large Plasma pant isn't super baggy and the breath-ability rules for hiking and skinning.

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Mammut Ride Airbag RAS - 22L

5 days ago

True, the Mammut air packs ship w/o the cylinders. Drop the SKU: MAM0639 into our search bar and you'll land on the right item needed to finish off your kit.

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Backcountry Access Float 36 Winter Backpack - 2197cu in

5 days ago

Due to hazmat regs, we have to ship our canisters empty. Apologies for the inconvenience - we hope to have a more streamlined solution soon!

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Backcountry Access Float 18 Winter Backpack - 1010cu in

5 days ago

We at Backcountry.com have requested that all of our re-fill able cartridges ship empty. As mentioned by Ted, they can be filled at scuba or paintball shops.

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Garmont Radium Thermo AT Boot - Men's

December 28, 2011

Marker Jester? No. Marker Duke/Baron/F12/F10? Yes. The touring versions of Marker bindings have adjustable height AFD plates so that they'll accommodate alpine as well as AT soles. If you want a boot like this, it makes more sense to pair them w/ a sidecountry/backcountry binding. Aim for the one of those and you'll be stoked.

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Nordica Patron Ski

December 5, 2011

Both skis on your hit list will shine in powder. The Patron has a burlier construction than the Bent Chet and, in my opinion, will be more fun to ski on an everyday basis. Especially if you're like me and your best freestyle days are behind you. If you're more into tricks and jibbing, the Bent Chet will be lighter and livelier. Honestly can't go wrong with either ski - take the Patron for a sturdier all-mountain ride or the Bent Chet for its lighter weight and more freestyle ready feel.

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Mammut Element Expert Avalanche Package

November 30, 2011

The content was originally incorrect here - this package features a beacon, shovel, probe. The package with the backpack is under the SKU: MAM0632. Enter that into the search bar above to check it out. Thank you and apologies for the confusion!

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Great freeride touring ski

Black Diamond AMPerage Ski

Black Diamond AMPerage Ski

Rating for this product: 4 November 18, 2011

The footprint and rocker profile of the BD AMPerage ski is very similar to the Rossi S7. Both feature camber underfoot with rockered tip and tail and a ski width that tapers off towards the tail. You get a very easy turning, directional all mountain ski. Two things separate the AMPerage from the competition - a very light weight cap construction and a significantly longer effective edge underfoot. You'll hear lots of folks comment on how easy it is to ski on the groomed snow, but I think the longer edge (and therefore longer cambered base) makes for a great touring ski. More skin contact on the way up vs most other rockered skis and the same dynamic and playful surfing feel on the way back down. In my opinion, the AMPerage is too soft to be a daily driver at a resort. I found the light weight and soft flex was easily overpowered in chopped up snow. However, in soft snow it was a really fun ride. I'd recommend this as your quiver pow ski at the resort or your full time touring ski if you prefer big surfy turns after your hike/skin/climb.

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MFD Alltime AT Binding

November 16, 2011

These are intended for resort skiers that might occasionally head out on short(er) hikes to hit kickers and gnarly lines out in the backcountry. Think snowmobile access or that cliff across the street. Definitely strong enough to be used full time at the resort. If you're thinking about dabbling in some bc skiing this year and don't want to commit to a whole new kit, there is no better product on the market. I love BCA gear (beacon, shovel, probe, and pack in my kit), but I've never seen anyone happy on their Trekkers.

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Asterisk Cell Knee Protection System - Pair

November 14, 2011

I've booted and skinned with my Asterisk braces. Not going to lie to you - it is not the most comfortable way to travel. Now that my post-op knee is nice and strong, I leave them at home on touring days. They only time I'd think of using them in the bc is if I'm looking at a high consequence line or shredding mini golf terrain.

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Asterisk Cell Knee Protection System - Pair

November 14, 2011

These are not sport specific. You will get superior protection and support if you wear these all winter. Perfect for helping to prevent knee injuries.

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Line Sir Francis Bacon Ski

November 11, 2011

In general (and in my opinion), 4FRNT skis are going to be much stiffer than the freestyle oriented Line skis. The twin rockered Line skis are purpose built for creative trickery on natural terrain and soft snow whereas the 4FRNT boys are looking for more of a hard charging type of ski experience. If you prefer slightly softer and lighter skis for buttery tricks/powder surfing then you'll probably prefer Bacons. But if you're more into rallying high speed lines and don't need softer skis for your freestyle bag-of-tricks then 4FRNT skis might be your ticket. Check the Turbo for a similar sized offering.

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Liberty Mutant Ski

November 11, 2011

The biggest brakes I've seen are 130mm. At 149mm in the waist, I'm assuming that even bending brakes won't be enough to wrap around the edge of the Mutant ski effectively (not to mention where are you going to find the 150mm jig...?). I've seen the occasional brake-less super fat ski, so that is what I would do here. Let's face it - if you pop out of these skis on steep, deep snow they are taking off. The brakes likely won't be helping you very much anyway. Crank the DINs and stay on your feet!

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Bindings not Included

Fischer Koa 88 Ski - Women's

Fischer Koa 88 Ski - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 November 3, 2011

A well built, easy to turn, and complete all mountain ski for women. Great for chopped up resort snow and really fun in powder and for touring. Pink flower/butterfly/pony graphics are played out and Fischer knows it.

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Armada JJ Ski

October 18, 2011

I am exactly your size and I have been using the '75 as a touring ski for a few years. I cannot recommend them at all to you. You have to go with at least the 185cm version. It makes a huge difference. More edge to ski on when the snow isn't soft, and more surface area to plane on when the La Nina storms roll in again. Do it, don't wait, get that '85 and you'll be fired up.

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Armada TST Ski

October 10, 2011

Yup - this is my touring ski (dropped my Dynafit bindings on them) and I can't think of a better rig to get around on. Fluid turning pow ski, doesn't weigh very much, great edge hold for sketchy and icy traverses, and plenty of surface area for good traction on steep skin tracks. Love them!

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Not for everyone, but not a bad ski

Salomon BBR 7.9 Ski

Salomon BBR 7.9 Ski

Rating for this product: 4 October 6, 2011

So, an easy-to-turn ski that doesn't chatter on hard snow and floats in pow? Bummer right? The BBR struck me as the skiing equivalent to a mellow surfing long board - it makes life easy for casual skiing all over the mountain. The sidecut easily rolls back and forth on groomed snow and the combination of a wide nose, tip rocker, and a pin tail allows you to ski nimbly thru forests and bumped out chutes without getting beat up by a dedicated big mountain ski. While it won't replace the Rocker2 on most people's wish lists, the BBR is an intriguing ski that's worth a demo and -I believe- is more of a peek into the future of ski design with it's exaggerated combo of sidecut and rocker than a quiver killer of today. Take 'em for a spin and see what you think.

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Rossignol S7 Ski - Women's

October 6, 2011

They'd be perfect if you're going to def go tour a few times. The added height of the Baron will also help get better leverage on these fat skis and help get them on edge really quick. They'll ski extra nimble.

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Rossignol S7 Ski - Women's

October 6, 2011

Yes for sure in the Lady's - but they sell out quickly. Keep checking back!

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Asterisk Cell Knee Protection System - Pair

August 3, 2011

Can assume 'yes' as Asterisk has had pro surfers on their team. Mine get soaked regularly and there's never been a problem. Just dry them out as you would any piece of gear.

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Sold as Singles

Aire Large Plastic Oar Stop - Pair

Aire Large Plastic Oar Stop - Pair

Rating for this product: 5 April 18, 2011

These are sold individually. Thanks!

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Asterisk Cell Knee Protection System - Pair

March 21, 2011

I wear merino base layers under mine. Snug fitting 3/4 length pant. Should be good-to-go with Under Armor.

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Alpina Blazer Touring Boot

March 14, 2011

I used to fit boots in a few different retail shops. Sounds like the 'too narrow' problem that feels like a cramp may be sorted out by a footbed with improved arch support. My feet pronate (arches flatten out, pushing a bone too close to the surface of my skin. Painful in performance footwear) a bit and all I need is a little extra arch support. Skiing, biking, everything is better.

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Girlfriend Approved

Armada Cantika T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Women's

Armada Cantika T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 March 9, 2011

The Cantika T is definitely girlfriend approved. I almost wish she's stop wearing it so much - I don't want it to fade.

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Saved My Skiing

Asterisk Cell Knee Protection System - Pair

Asterisk Cell Knee Protection System - Pair

Rating for this product: 5 February 10, 2011

I blew my knee a few years back in a nasty fat-to-flat cliff attempt. My goal was to ski the next year w/o any braces (a lot of my friends were in Don Joy). I did, for a few months, before fracturing the same knee's kneecap. The following year I skied like a wuss until I finally gave in and picked up the Asterisk braces from a race shop in Jackson. After a few days my confidence and strength started coming back more and more. Now I won't ski resort without them. The stability and protection offered your knees in the Asterisk brace is unmatched in my experience. They are diesel. I've had dozens of wrecks over the last few years that should've sent me to the hospital with newly injured knees, but I've always gotten away with it. I had an unfortunate and scary ride thru a chute when I got tangled in my sluff. The brace broke top to bottom on the thigh and calf piece but my knees were perfectly fine. While not designed to pop like a bike helmet, it was eye opening to see how protected my expensive new ACL was during that ugly crash.

The top and bottom carbon fiber pieces are hinged independently of each other so that the brace can slide laterally a few millimeters. This is because your knee doesn't act as a straight hinge - there is a bit of a rotation there. The lateral 'give' allows your knee to move through the entire range of motion without restriction. The brace doesn't even really snug on your knee. It provides a halo around it by snugging tightly around your calf and lower thigh.

Locking out the range of motion is awesome when you are recovering from an injury since you won't be able to stress your joint by extending past your comfort zone. Now that I'm healed up and stronger I allow the brace the full range of motion.

I get asked "are they comfortable?" a lot. While I wouldn't chill on the couch with them on, I'd say they aren't as tough to wear as a ski boot can be. Generally I don't tour with them, but on any resort day I can guarantee that they are on under my pants. Cliffs, tricks, switch skiing, chop, pow...there is nothing changed about the skiing experience except for the confidence these allow.

They can chew up the top of your ski boot liners. I cut the bottom cm of hard plastic off of mine and then duct tape the now hanging foam around the cut and onto the 'shin' of the brace.

Expensive? Yes. Cheaper than surgery? Double yes. Get some.

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Rossignol 2011/2012 Super 7 Ski

February 3, 2011

A wider tail would make it ski more like a JJ/Bent Chet/etc. The deliberate pin-tail of the Super7 and its variants is for a couple of reasons. First and foremost it makes the ski very nimble for it's size. You can easily go full throttle anywhere (and hit the brakes when needed!) but also bounce around in really tight trees without eating any of them. But the secret sauce is that a large amount of taper towards the tails makes the S7 family very Everyman friendly. I see out-of-towners every day at Snowbird on S7 demos laughing and firing around the whole mountain, having a blast.

So yes, a wider tail would cater very well to freestyle oriented experts and help save the day if/when you land backseat going big. But I think the S7 family is more supposed to reward directional big mountain skiers as well as get more peeps going on more of the mountain...for better or worse.

Think Pontoon with more sturdiness and versatility, and less JJ/Bent Chet clone and you've got the S/Super7.

Have fun!

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Rossignol 2011/2012 Super 7 Ski

January 24, 2011

Also new size. Super7 construction now available in 188cm.

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New and Improved

Tecnica The Agent 120 Ski Boot - Men's

Tecnica The Agent 120 Ski Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 January 14, 2011

I like the updates to the Agent 120 quite a bit. As attention getting as the 09/10 purple Agent 130 is, the orange pop on these buckles makes your cool new boots a conversation starter on even more lift rides. This is the only bummer as you quickly tire of saying, "yes...they're pretty orange, aren't they?" to everyone you meet.

The best update is the vibram added to the sole, especially at the heel. I wasn't even considering this as I zeroed in on these boots, but can't help being glad it's there when I'm walking around. The Agent 120 has just a slightly softer flex this year and feels perfect for riding around on all the rockered skis out there.

A fit tip - I pulled out the spoilers behind my calf and definitely feel like the cuff fits better without them, even though I have very skinny legs. You also get a more upright stance, again a benefit on rockered skis.

I wear Asterisk knee braces (blew out one knee, def don't want to deal with that again) and they fit perfectly on top on this boot. I've had so many boots get their liners chewed by the contact points between brace and boot, but the Agent 120 fits with my braces without tearing or warping either piece.

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Sweet as it Gets Directional Shred Stick

Armada TST Ski

Armada TST Ski

Rating for this product: 5 January 14, 2011

Cool recipe Armada has going on here. Take the JJ nose and put it on a narrower and tapered platform, give it a boost with a bunch of camber, take the rocker out of the tail, and keep it going with the weight saving AR50 construction (blend of sidewall underfoot w capped tip and tails). The result is a directional shred stick that just begs for high speed, stay in the fall-line ripping. Despite the very light weight and big rockered nose, this is not a lazy surfy powder ski. Instead the Armada TST seems purpose built for the roughneck skiing in steep and rocky zones at the top of your local mountain. The surprisingly stiff flex is very confidence inspiring when you're straight lining out of big airs or dicey lines. Meanwhile it's so light that you can spin and butter off anything you see. Skiing switch isn't the easiest thing to do on a ski with such a big difference between nose and tail widths, but it can be done with a bit of practice.

Not that the TST isn't a great ski in pow, but despite the rockered nose and tapered shape towards the tail, I'm not reaching for it on a deep day. It's a little narrow in the waist for our classic Utah deep and I still love the really fat, fully rockered skis for storm days. I'll wait 'till the clouds blow off, the mountain is tracked, and then grab my TSTs for those send-it days before all the hits have lame traverses cutting up the landings.

Quick note on mounting, mine didn't show prescribed lines for mounting (sample?), but there is a spear graphic near where your boot would end up. My repair shop buddy and I measured between the contact points and pulled back my boot center -2 from the middle of our measured running length. We crossed referenced this with a similar sized Salomon Shogun and felt good about where the boot stood. Glad to say that it's working for me.

I'm 5'8", 140lbs and the 183cm is all I need.

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Bern Watts Hard Hat w/Knit Liner

December 28, 2010

Hard Hat will drain well, but honestly I wouldn't take this helmet on the water. The EPS liner option from Bern would be better than the Hard Hat, but for whitewater I'd definitely lean towards a Sweet helmet or something more specific to that activity. Rocks and whitewater is a pretty serious business and I wouldn't skimp on pro there. My two cents.

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G3 Zenoxide Ski

December 13, 2010

Not trying to be a brand loyalist here, but I'm still loving my G3 Alpinist Climbing Skins (GGG0126) and have been on the same pair for 2 1/2 years. They are super tough with solid grip, a decent glide, and are a cinch to cut with the included Skin Cutter. No problem pulling them off of my skis, but they can be a bit of a wrestling match if stuck base-to-base without the Skin Saver.

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Atomic Blog Ski

December 3, 2010

Awesome for park if you dig big fat airs and loooooong jibs. Super light and almost no swing weight. Fat like a freeride ski makes them stable for landings. I think they're more comfy for switch skiing than the Bent Chet thanks to a mellower shape. Buttering the soft tip and tails is effortless.

Since they are fatter than a typical park ski, I'm not sure if multi-change-up rail tricks, super techy tricks, or mini-shred would be easy to pull off but on big jumps the Blog is a blast. Lots of ski to land on.

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192cm a Fast Seller

Atomic Bent Chetler Ski

Atomic Bent Chetler Ski

Rating for this product: 5 November 24, 2010

Hi everybody. I'm on the Ski Buying team here at Backcountry. We got some 192cm in on Thanksgiving Eve. They sold out in ~90 minutes. We have more on the way, but I'd check back daily. I don't have a solid date for our next ship at this time.

They rule. They won't last long. And no, I won't buy any for myself. I promise. These are for you guys.

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Rossignol Super S7 Ski

November 5, 2010

I personally don't like touring with a rocker on the tail of a ski (currently run Armada JJ w/ Baron - upgrading from that this year). You need some tail to help grab snow when skinning. If the skin track gets steep or icy at all, I'm suddenly on a treadmill watching my friends get smaller and smaller in the distance. My two cents.

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Rossignol Super S7 Ski

November 5, 2010

Me: 5'8" dude weighing in at 140lbs. Snowbird pass holder/employee.

I put mine +1 from the old school freeride line since I'm not all that big and I wanted to stay well ahead of the tail rocker. I love to ski switch - but NOT on the Super 7. This is a Go Forward, Go Fast ski for sure.

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Black Diamond Quadrant Alpine Touring Boot - Men's

November 4, 2010

Hello eeelaine. BD did not make a lady's 4 buckle version for 2010/11. There is the Swift, which is a 3 buckle, 100 flex, Pebax touring boot. Check it out at:
http://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-swift-alpine-touring-boot-womens

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Huge Pop for Huge Air

Moment Belafonte Alpine Ski

Moment Belafonte Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 4 November 4, 2010

Like a lot of cambered Moment skis, these have a ton of pop. It took a few laps rallying around the Bird last spring (chop, crud, sun-beat bowls, and icy groomers) to get used to the extra stiff tail and large amount of camber. The Belafonte loves to be up on edge, especially in crud, and skis really smooth once you are moving fast. The mellow rocker on the nose means that your skis won't dive or deflect in variable snow and the tall camber helps you boost over convex bulges of rock and clear those not-quite-vertical cliff bands. I'd recommend de-tuning the edges a bit since they are going to want to grab until they're worn in some. The Belafonte is tough and has a sturdy build - specifically for rough and tumble big mountain skiing.

I'm 5'8", 140lbs, ski the Bird and was loving life on the 182cm.

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Still the Best

Empire Attire Simon Dumont Signature Ski Pole by Scott

Empire Attire Simon Dumont Signature Ski Pole by Scott

Rating for this product: 5 November 4, 2010

Still the best poles out there. Invincible, light weight, cool lookin. What more can you ask?

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Armada Halo Ski

October 29, 2010

These are actually pretty dope in pow. The rocker helps keep your tips up despite how skinny they look compared to pow specific skis.

These can be tricky to ski on if you're a beginner. They feel pretty 'loose' and you have to pay a bit more attention to your balance and stance compared to a traditional cambered ski. Otherwise you may find your self washing out of turns or stumbling at higher speeds.

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Volkl Kiku Ski - Women's

October 24, 2010

I'd recommend 162cm for an intermediate or 170cm for advanced to expert at 5'4" and 129lbs. These skis are pretty fat and pretty stiff, so you don't really need to over do it on size. Hope this helps.

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Line Sir Francis Bacon Ski

October 20, 2010

Dude if you like Line and you'll be next door at Alta - get the Mo' Ships. No joke. You're going to want that stiffer ski when you start hammering around with the locs. Welcome to the Wasatch dude, it's gonna be killer this year.

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Line Sir Francis Bacon Ski

October 20, 2010

I'd drop your bindings right on the recommended 'freeride' line. I'm a little smaller than you (5'8" - 140lbs) and mount all my fat twins about 1 to 1.5cm forward of the freeride line. I don't think you would need to make an adjustment. Have fun.

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Salomon Dumont Ski

October 20, 2010

Awesome on rails. Check out the Poorboyz flick to see 'em in action. Nice and light in a 176cm. You're stoked.

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Very Stylish Lid

Bern Watts EPS Visor Helmet w/Knit Liner

Bern Watts EPS Visor Helmet w/Knit Liner

Rating for this product: 5 September 27, 2010

Love this helmet. Very stylish and well fitting. The helmet sits low on your head, more like a regular ballcap and less like a big dome. I've pulled out the ear pads and either wear a thin beanie or bandana underneath. There is a small gaper-gap with my Smith I/O, but that is remedied by the already mentioned under layer. I tried to wear the Watts over my goggles, but the brim would catch air when going fast and lift off my head. EPS and Hardhat cost the same, so I opted for (and would recommend) the certified, single impact EPS version. I've knocked my head around a little bit and the helmet hasn't busted so it's not a one-time-deal if you wipe out. But if you crash big, the EPS liner stands a better chance of keeping you awake. Lots of fresh colors are on the way!

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SKI DOES NOT COME W BINDING

Head Skis USA J.O. Pro Alpine Ski

Head Skis USA J.O. Pro Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 September 23, 2010

Just a heads up y'all. This ski comes flat - binding on image is example only! Have fun!!

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Awsome High Pressure Ski

Line Blend Ski

Line Blend Ski

Rating for this product: 5 September 8, 2010

This was probably my favorite ski at the tests last year. I skied it at Winter Park on a cold, icy, and uninspiring midweek day. Perfect day to test gear (all skis feel great on the great days, give me lousy conditions). The Line Blend has a nice snappy feel that makes it extra fun to pop and press off every little bump and jump you can find. The same snappy core also helps the ski carve really well for a 100mm waist. That 100mm waist comes in handy when launching and landing your big jumps - very stable. The mellow tip and tail rocker gives the Blend an agile and loose feel in soft chop and powder. You can easily transition from skiing groomers and park to dropping into fun trees and mellow chutes. Skiing switch is so fun on these, it doesn't feel any different than skiing forward. All in all I'm really looking forward to skiing the Blend on those high pressure days in Little Cottonwood Canyon and taking them on road trips that aren't powder centered. I'm 5'9", 140lbs and skied the 183cm about 1cm forward of the freeride mounting point.

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Volkl Bridge Alpine Ski

September 1, 2010

Dukes on these would be a pretty natural fit. The Volkl Bridge is noticeably stiffer under foot than on the tips and tails so you wouldn't necessarily be messing up the flex of the ski very much by opting for a Duke instead of a Jester. Also, the really mellow rocker means more surface area for your skins to stick to the skin track on the way up when you go for a tour.

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Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski

September 1, 2010

The Mantra comes with titanium reinforcement instead of carbon. More rigid (great for crud and carving). I'd take a demo pair out and ski them before you buy them. I'd bet you'd go 100% on whichever ski you preferred and wouldn't put much time on the opposite if you owned both.

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Atomic Bent Chetler Ski

September 1, 2010

Hi, I'm on the Ski Hardgoods Buying team so I thought I'd shed a little insight.

192cm is coming later in the production sched. Might be end of Oct or beginning of Nov before they're available. Worth the wait!

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Atomic Bent Chetler Ski

September 1, 2010

192cm !!! I have the 195cm Super S7 (5' 9" and 140lbs) and those things are no problem to ski at all. Remember, the tips and tails of both the Bent Chet and similar skis are well off the snow when you're skiing groomers so your running length is much smaller than your overall length. Super easy to turn quickly. They when you get into deeper snow the rocker keeps your skis loose enough to pivot and smear, but the bigger platforms become real stable when you point them straight down the fall line. Good times.

Unless you're skiing east coast trees, go big on this and any similar styled ski.

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G3 el Hombre Fat Ski

August 31, 2010

Hey Neale, these would make an outstanding all-day, every-day ski for resort skiing. They are light for touring but are not flimsy at all and excel at the kind of diverse terrain and conditions that you describe. We here in Utah see them all the time up at Alta and Snowbird. Buy them up and have a great winter.

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K2 ObSETHed Alpine Ski

August 24, 2010

We'll hopefully have profile pics of our rocker skis in the coming weeks. In the mean time I can tell you that the ObSethed has a nose rocker that looks a lot like the Hellbent, but the tail is the same as last year's. That way you get more ski to land those big airs on. They can be a handful on hard snow but in variable snow (and of course pow) you'll be loving it.

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Giro Remedy S Comp Helmet

August 23, 2010

The snow version has a little less ventilation than the dirt one to help keep snow out and warmth in.

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My Favorite Shades

Smith Outlaw Sunglasses

Smith Outlaw Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 5 June 24, 2010

Perfect for me. Mellow styling looks good no matter what I wear, the lenses are Smith-typical top notch, the cost is easy, they're sturdy...I need a backup pair.

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Great lense, great price

Giro Fader Sunglasses

Giro Fader Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 4 June 24, 2010

I picked these up to mountain bike in. I'd rather not wear racer-looking stuff, ya know? I love how clean the view is through the lenses and how tough they are. I lost 'em (crashed) on my first ride and they bounced hard off some roots. Not a scratch. They don't fit my head perfectly, they kind of want to push off of my face somewhat. I think that the arms start to wrap just a little too soon for my face and it forces them to hit on a spot more forward than the top/rear of my ear. It's real close though, so a croakie type thing will likely help out. They compare very much to the Smith Outlaw as far as styling goes, with the Outlaw being a bit of a better fit for me.

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Stylish Feet

Reef Hyper Funk Sandal - Men's

Reef Hyper Funk Sandal - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 June 24, 2010

Love 'em! Super bright colors pop off of every, um, outfit (do dudes say that?) I wear. Comfy, not too sweaty when it gets hot out, and low stink factor so far. Owned a month or so, in hot 'ol Utah, wear them 3 - 5 days a week. As for the Hyper-color-change-technology; not so much. The color change happened as I was taking off the UPC stickers and stuff, but I've never seen it 'go' while wearing them. It's cool though, because I never read that they were supposed to do that. I just bought them 'cuz they're bright.

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Liquidlogic Kayaks Versa Paddle Board

Liquidlogic Kayaks Versa Paddle Board

Rating for this product: 4 June 9, 2010

The Versa is very easy to paddle both as a kayak and a SUP board. Mega-stable, I was able to sit, stand, 'side-saddle', and handle choppy water with ease despite being very beginner. While standing, the weight and stability of the Versa meant that I could really lean into my strokes and drive it into the wind/waves without thinking about keeping my balance. You can easily get away with poor form and keep the Versa going thanks to the skeg and, again, the weight and stability. A true surf-style SUP board requires better balance and finesse, this is very forgiving.

I heartily recommend the Stern Wheel (not sold on BC.com, sorry!). It's a cinch to move the Versa around on land with the aid of this simple accessory and you can keep it on while paddling, no problem.

Plenty of storage, easy to use, durable...the Versa is a great boat/board for a variety of users.

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Ocean Kayak Mysto Kayak - Sit-On-Top

June 9, 2010

A skeg is kind of like a small keel near the stern of your kayak. Not quite a rudder (which pivots), your skeg helps to keep your kayak tracking straight. Helps beginner paddlers, like me, to keep going straight.

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Necky Manitou 13 Kayak

June 8, 2010

With the adjustable foot pedals and the widest point of the boat being just about 25", I do think that 6'3" person would be okay in this kayak. Your knees sort of bow out against the hull and thigh braces to help steer and control the boat; you don't usually stretch to your full length.

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Ocean Kayak Mysto Kayak - Sit-On-Top

May 12, 2010

Scupper plugs are sold separately. Enter JOP0127 into the search bar. We are running low as of this message but more are on the way as I type. Check the following link to NRS' great breakdown on paddle sizing using your size as well as your prospective boat's.

http://www.nrsweb.com/inflatables/paddle_sizing_guide.asp?deptid=1116&tn=76

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Comfy, Stylie, but Kinda Delicate

Armada Plasma Pant - Men's

Armada Plasma Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 May 3, 2010

I wear Med in street clothes and got these in a Large. I'm 5'9" and 140lbs; 29-30" waist on my non-ski pants. I cinched the waist a small bit using the waist adjustment and also sport a Spacecraft belt.

Pros: Very breathable, very water resistant. No swampy-ness when hiking or skinning. Very lightweight. Super relaxed and cool looking while avoiding the fake gangsta thing. Great pocket placement and high quality zippers. Inner leg zips with sick purple mesh (I have the Green pant).

Cons: Can be a bit chilly while riding lifts on a windy day. Best if paired with a mid weight base layer on resort days. Durability is a bit of a bummer. The bottom cuffs on mine are shredded beyond recognition after only about 25-35 days of use. I don't personally mind bashed-up outerwear so I'm not concerned, but others may be. One hip pocket is falling off due to some chintzy looking stitching. While my wallet can't fit through the slowly growing hole, my phone and keys will. No bueno, but I can easily re-stitch it. I'd personally expect a more durable pant considering the near $400 asking price.

All in all, Armada has some really good looking outerwear and I'd readily buy from them again. That being said, I'm going to aim for their less pricey pieces until the durability improves. It no doubt will, as this is Armada's first foray into the outerwear realm. Enjoy the pants, just take it easy on them.

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All day, everyday!

Rossignol Super S7 Ski

Rossignol Super S7 Ski

Rating for this product: 5 April 29, 2010

These are fast becoming my favorite skis and I find myself reaching for them more often than not on the way to the hill. I'm 5'9", 140lbs and ski at Snowbird ~45x per year. At first, I was a little unsure if I'd be able to handle a ski of this size with a wood+metal construction. Well the rocker helps a lot but these are nowhere near as stiff as I had expected. Despite the similar sounding construction, the Dynastar Pro XXL feels way more stiff than the Super7. I'd say these are more bouncy than anything. You can porpoise in pow like an 80s skier or really fire down slopes as the titanal acts kind of like mountain bike suspension; smoothing out the ride for you so you can concentrate on going faster/bigger. So pow and chop are are awesome, but honestly I haven't had a bad experience on any snow with these. Ice can be tough on a fat ski, sure, but the Super7 has a plenty-short turn radius so it's manageable. Thanks again to the rocker profile, I can easily turn these in trees, bumps, and narrow chutes. Dirty corn is a delight. Spring laps around the White Pine drainage have been super fun. The only thing I don't like doing on the Super7 is skiing switch. The sidecut feels like it wants to swing a little tighter going backwards and the extra wide tips can end up standing on each other. That's okay though, for the more freestylie days I'll grab a true rockered twin quiver ski. To close I'd like to say if you're on the fence trying to decide between the 188cm or the 195cm Super, go big. It's much easier to ski than it may look while leaning against the wall by your door and the added length, width, and metal make it Cadillac in virtually any kind of snow and terrain.

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Rossignol Super S7 Ski

April 29, 2010

I'm at +2cm. I moved the binding up from the 'traditional' mount spot because of my rather small stature vs these huge skis (I'm 5'9" 140lbs).

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Super Fun for Beginners

Ocean Kayak Nalu 11 Stand-Up Paddleboard

Ocean Kayak Nalu 11 Stand-Up Paddleboard

Rating for this product: 4 April 29, 2010

I have to start by saying that I tried the standup paddle thing for the first time last summer on some of the reservoirs around Park City. Even as a total beginner, it was very easy to stand and stay standing on the Nalu. Super stable, if handles more like a sit-on-top than a pure standup board but it was much more fun to be up. The width and draft provide stability while the relatively short length helps to keep things agile enough to steer easily during put-ins, take-outs, and marshy inlets. One bummer is how heavy it is for its size. Though manageable, it was a bit clumsy for me to get it from the roof rack to the water. One HUGE benefit is the price and durability vs a true SUP board. The Nalu can be treated roughly without anyone having to worry about damaging the board/boat and they come in at roughly 1/2 the price of a surfboard style SUP board. All in all, the Nalu ends up being a fun, versatile, and durable piece of gear that you'll get years out of.

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Marker Baron 12 Ski Binding

April 19, 2010

In my experience, Prophet skis have a pretty snappy flex (wood + metal construction) and turn super quick for their width thanks to a shorter turn radius (~17m). Thanks to my gig here at Backcountry.com, I have the unique opportunity to ski dozens of ski/binding combination's each year and I honestly cannot tell the difference in a ski's flex when comparing one binding to another. Maybe it's me? If the Baron does in fact increase stiffness of a ski, I see it as a good thing. Stiffer equals better edge hold which can be clutch on wind scoured, icy snow above no-nonsense terrain. The mellow early rise nose on your Prophet ensures fun pow performance, stiff ski or not.

I do notice the weight of a demo vs retail vs touring binding as well as the lift provided by each. Higher lift equals more leverage over your edges which in turn creates a quicker turning ski. While your Baron's will sit lower on the ski compared to a Fritschi, you still get a ~cm+ of lift greater than a retail binding. Your Prophets with Barons will turn super quick, hold an edge on anything, stay put on your boots, and absolutely smoke couloirs, glades, and variable snow. The usual Baron downsides remain their weight and the rather clumsy transition to/from ski/tour mode.

For the record I'm 5'9", 140lbs (w/o all my ski and tour stuff), and have a Baron + hand-me-down Armada JJ 175cm slackcountry setup. Looking to upgrade the ski to something w/o a rocker tail.

Enjoy your new kit!

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Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon

April 13, 2010

Definitely re-up your batteries every year, whether you leave them in over the summer or not. Pulling them out now means backup batteries for the remote during the hockey playoffs - that is good.

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Dynafit Stoke Ski

April 13, 2010

Hello, I'm the Asst Buyer for Ski. We've got skins for the Stoke on order and they should arrive in time for next winter. Unfortunately, we won't have them available for the current spring touring season. Lo siento.

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Marker Jester 16 Ski Binding

April 7, 2010

Hey cmelo, if you are looking to tour in the backcountry with your new EP Pros you should get the Duke. If you're going to be using your new skis mostly at resorts then stick with the Jester. Same DIN range, much lighter. Dukes can break, it's true but rare. Know that both Backcountry.com and Marker have a great return and warranty policy so you're covered in case of a rare but possible busted-binding scenario.

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POC Spine VPD Vest Body Armor

March 1, 2010

I'm 5'9 140lbs and rock the small. I prefer my impact pro to be super snug so it stays in place if/when I eat crap. Therefore, I'd opt for the smaller one. Or pick up both and return the one that doesn't measure up for you. We've got that 100% guarantee return policy. Feel free to use it!

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Rossignol Trixie Jr Alpine Ski - Girls'

February 12, 2010

I'm sorry but the bindings aren't included. I've updated the copy to help with the admittedly confusing image.

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Rossignol FKS 140 Ski Binding

February 12, 2010

The short answer is, mmm not really. I have two different boots that I wear, one at 295mm the other at 293mm. I step into the bindings without worry since that's pretty tiny. But if you've got another boot that's a whole shell size different, I don't think you'll be able to adjust these far enough. You trade off the ability to adjust these bindings for their rock solid hold.

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Garmont G-Rex Tele/Alpine Touring Boot - Kids' 2009

February 12, 2010

You'll need a 22.0 or 22.5, unless you're buying for next year and then I'd grab a 23 if available. Yup, add the first two numbers of the Mondo point system together to get a rough translation to US uni/men shoe sizes. Cool huh?

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Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding

February 4, 2010

Hello! Hey I think if you are happy with the performance of your Griffons, consider the Marker Baron. It's the touring version of your existing binding. It is a little heavier than the BD binding here, but will have the same performance that you're used to. Especially considering that you'd tour only a handful of times per year, you'd likely appreciate the in-bounds performance of the Baron. Also, drilling skis for a second set of bindings doesn't do much damage. Once you've drilled for 3-4 bindings or more, you might start to see some problems. Check out the Barons and if you get them, drop them into new holes (even though I think the binding screw hole pattern is the same). Re-using holes has led to many a shredder to pull a binding out of the ski during a big crash.

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Salomon Suspect Ski

February 4, 2010

The Salomon Suspect will be a solid upgrade over your Threat skis. The full length sidewall holds up WAY better than the monocoque construction of your beat-up Threats. Check your local mountain and see if they have any demos. You'll dig 'em.

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Rossignol S7 Barras Ski

January 11, 2010

You'd be good-to-go with either. I'd take the 130mm brake since you'd only have 7.5 'extra' millimeters (less than the width of your thumbnail) on each side. Besides, bindings last longer than skis so a 130mm brake means that those Jesters might end up on a mega-fat ski in a few years.

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Nordica Jah Love Alpine Ski

January 11, 2010

Upgrading from the 'ol Pocket Rocket, huh? Well the Jah Love here is a pretty huge departure from what you're used to. The Rocket featured a super-light foam core and cap construction. Not only is the Jah Love HUGE compared to your current setup, but its burly wood core and stocky sidewalls are going to be far less forgiving than what you've been shredding on (in anything other than perfect snow). If you're looking for Nordica skis, I'd recommend the Girish (NOR0080 in our search bar) in a 185cm. Same rock-solid construction as the Jah Love, but a more versatile size and shape. One of our favs during the ski tests last season. Check 'em out!

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Garmont Axon Thermo AT Boot - Men's

January 11, 2010

We sell the 'Rapid' version of Garmont's liners. They are more featured than the 'Pad Lock' versions. Updated toe-box liners and Pebax material for the tongues are just a few of the tweaks made to the 'Rapid'.

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Toko T8 Wax Iron - 800W

January 11, 2010

Yes, the black dial under the handle is used to regulate the temp.

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Black Diamond Patrol Glove - Men's

January 11, 2010

I've used these for years, no prob getting them under the cuff. Super trim. Super warm too!

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Line Chronic Mini Ski - Kids'

January 11, 2010

Hello,
A lot goes into picking bindings. I'm assuming that your Future Shred is a younger guy if he's packing 85-90 lbs. I'd aim for any bindings that have the number 10 or 11 in the title. That denotes the top of the DIN range. Bindings that top out at these numbers tend to be less aggressive and are more likely to release during a crash. You start to get more aggressive retention and heavier bindings when you start to look at any bindings with a number 12 or higher in the title.

As for brakes, all of the bindings that we offer should easily accommodate an 80mm waist. If it's a tight fit, any shop will gladly bend the arms enough to wrap around the ski. Standard shop-stuff there.

Here are a few SKUs to punch into the search bar to get you started:

MRK0017, SAL1822, DYN0281, HEA0220

I hope this helps!

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Marker Duke 16 Ski Binding

January 11, 2010

Get the Large. It's much better to be more in the 'meat' of a bindings range (both sole length as well as DIN) than to be so close to either end.

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Whoa...sick boots!

Tecnica Agent 130 Ski Boot - Men's

Tecnica Agent 130 Ski Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 6, 2010

Finally hit the 20 day mark in the Technica Agent 130. I'm more of a Lange/Rossi fit, but the super snug ankle and heel definitely hold me down and the taller instep and wider feeling toe box (with regards to Lange/Rossi) let my toes go pain free. I can't really say that this is a true 130 stiffness (boot companies should standardize this rating!), it feels softer than that, but the Agent 130 is perfect for freeskiing, freestyle, and pow. If I'm skiing beat up snow with big skis (Legend XXL) it tends to feel a bit squishy, but still does the trick. The liner is really comfy and didn't require any sort of custom fitting or alterations. I just skied around for a few days and now they pop on like a glove. I've only dealt with a bit of break-in pain, like a day or two, but admittedly that's pretty good for a ski boot. The colors are oh-so-hot! I've gotten daily comments from friends and strangers alike. Lot's of "whoa...sick boots!". Admittedly again, pretty good for a ski boot...

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K2 Shane McConkey Tribute Ski

January 6, 2010

189cm ! The Pontoons feel super short in powder. An '89 Pontoon looks huge and can be awkward and heavy to carry around, they are very nimble to ski on.

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G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin

January 6, 2010

50 yards? Just boot it, unless you want the Alta locs to be all laughing at you!

Pick up some skins if you start eyeing lines across the street on Flagstaff or Superior. You definitely won't need 'em for anything at the resorts.

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Rossignol S7 Barras Ski

January 6, 2010

A good Rossi option for you would be the Rossignol S3 Koopman.

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Rossignol-S3-Koopman-Alpine-Ski/ROS0387M.html

It's a blend of park shape and all mountain performance. You get a similar rocker profile as the S7 here, but a more piste oriented shape. The S7 is pretty fun on groomers, but is definitely more suited to deep, natural snow. If you spend most time on groomed terrain, the S7 may feel too wide (less agile). Rossi sets up dozens of resorts with demo fleets. Go try out the S3. You'll end up pretty stoked!

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Tyrolia Peak 12 Binding

January 6, 2010

Great binding for this price. At 225lbs you'll be on the high end of the DIN scale of this binding, but there should be plenty of retention for you. Enjoy!

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Black Diamond Ascension Nylon STS Skins

January 5, 2010

Get the 125mm version. This would give your wider tips and tails better coverage. Just trim the excess. Have fun!

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Look PX 18 FS XXL Ski Binding

December 30, 2009

Yo in order to turn the heel screw, the binding has to be in the boot-in position. You'll strip the screws if the heelpiece is down. An old repair shop tip.

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Line Afterbang Ski

December 22, 2009

A bigger version of the Afterbang with some carbon fiber is in the works for next season. Will likely be in the low 180cm's range though. Most park boards are pretty short since agile is the name of the game. You may want to check out some bigger fat skis that are twin'd. Something like an EP Pro, Prophet 130, K2 ObSethed, or 4FRNT, Moment, and Armada offerings.

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K2 GotBack Alpine Ski - Women's

December 22, 2009

Hard to say for sure, but I would suggest the 160cm. There is rocker on the nose of this ski, but it isn't very drastic. I don't think you need to size up with this kind of ski because of rocker like you would with a Hellbent or MissBehaved.
The added width compared to the PayBack will give better stability, but may also make the 167 feel cumbersome and heavy. When I'm anxious on the mountain, I tend to make more and shorter turns. The 160 will help your wife with that style when needed.
The GotBack's 102mm waist and solid wood core make it very stable at higher speed and deep snow, even in a 160 length. This is a very popular lady's ski here in Utah due to it's combination of float, stability, and nimbleness in all conditions.

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Black Diamond Covert Avalung Winter Pack - 1343-1953cu in

December 22, 2009

I'm not a snowboarder, but if you can't rig your deck to this pack, BD makes a more board friendly version called the Outlaw for only a few dollars more. Check:

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-Outlaw-with-Avalung-Pack-1831-1939cu-in/BLD0381M.html

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K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski

December 7, 2009

Yes it is and I plan on putting those two items together myself. May have to bend the brakes but I'm okay with that.

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Salomon Shogun Ski

November 24, 2009

Shogun is a rockered nose, twin tip, all mountain fat ski with a super light bamboo core and regular camber underfoot.

Gotama is a fully rockered (tip and tail), twin tip, all mountain fat ski with a sturdy wood (can't remember the species) core.

Your Gotama is going to have that loose, surfy feel in powder thanks to the long reverse camber profile, but loses some edge length on groomed or hard snow. It doesn't ski anything at all like Gots of yore.

Your Shogun's rockered nose keeps it up out of lousy, cruddy snow and the more traditional tail shape means better stability at speed on/in inconsistent snow and on groomers.

It is in my opinion that this year's Gotama is better suited as a quiver ski or a ski for someone that prefers a full rocker everyday while the Shogun is better suited as your all-day everyday, all mountain ski.

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