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Patagonia Active Boxer Brief - Men's
August 14, 2009
based on the size chart, i would wear a small (30" waist). But, at 6'1" i'm on the slightly tall side for that waist size and, when going strictly on waist size with other boxers, i have found the inseam to be too short. does anyone have a recommendation as to whether i should order small or medium?
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Arc'teryx Palisade Cropper Pant - Men's
June 10, 2009
do these extend below the knee. i'm 6'1" and have a 33" inseam.
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Patagonia Footwear Karakoram Approach Shoe - Men's
May 15, 2009
I haven't seen many reviews for Patagonia's approach shoes that comment on their quality as an approach shoe. I've seen a couple but, for the most part, the comments are about their comfort as a hiking shoe.
Does anyone have any experience using the Finn's, Huckleberry's, or Karakoram's on class 4/low-grade 5 approaches? I'm trying to get a sense for how sticky the rubber is and how good the toe design is for edging.
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Patagonia Footwear Finn Approach Shoe - Men's
May 15, 2009
I haven't seen many reviews for Patagonia's approach shoes that comment on their quality as an approach shoe. I've seen a couple but, for the most part, the comments are about their comfort as a hiking shoe.
Does anyone have any experience using the Finn's, Huckleberry's, or Karakoram's on class 4/low-grade 5 approaches? I'm trying to get a sense for how sticky the rubber is and how good the toe design is for edging.
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CW-X Ventilator Tight - Men's
March 31, 2009
A few questions:
1) Other than the ventilation, what is the difference between the ventilator tights, the performX tights, and the stabilyx tights?
2) I'm 6'1", 175 lbs...typically too tall for medium and too skinny for large. Is medium the right size?
3) Do these tights provide sufficient support higher up the thighs or is it necessary to wear a pair of briefs under them?
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The North Face Blackhawk Down Jacket - Men's
March 16, 2009
TNF named a jacket after a military operation that resulted in images of dead American soldiers being dragged through the streets of Mogadishu?! Classy!
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Black Diamond Android Leash
March 2, 2009
i got the impression that the android leashes were modified when BD updated the design of the viper ice tools. will these fit the new vipers?
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La Sportiva Venom Climbing Shoe
February 25, 2009
can anyone provide some input on how these compare to the vipers? is there a significant difference? or, are they very close to being the same shoe? also, would those of you who've used them recommend them for steep sport climbing only. or, are they primarily a bouldering shoe that can be used for steep sport?
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Black Diamond Anarchist with Avalung Winter Pack - 1953-2563 cu in
February 24, 2009
be aware that the avalung components are plastic and BD warns against crushing or otherwise damaging the plastic as it may render the avalung useless. so, while you can zip away the mouth piece, I've opted to use mine only when i might need the avalung to minimize the risk of gear doing damage to it when it isn't needed.
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Rossignol Graphite Nordic Ski Pole
February 2, 2009
how is the correct size pole for skate skiing determined?
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