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Tom L.

Camper/Hiker // Snowboarder // Biker // Mountain Biker // Backpacker

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    South Burlington, VT
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    snowboarder, mountainbiker, outdoor thing doer

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Amazing Adjustability

Burton Cartel Snowboard Binding - 09/10

Burton Cartel Snowboard Binding - 09/10

Rating for this product: 5 January 8, 2010

I really love these bindings because they're so customizable. You can adjust almost every part to fit any stance.

The biggest plus for me is the Skyback, and the fact that you can adjust the forward lean to a sharper angle than most other bindings. Since I'm 6' 2" I really need to crouch to get in a stable stance. The bigger highback at a sharper angle gives me a more responsive ride, and quicker edge-to-edge transitions. Putting the capstrap over my toe lets me crank my boot back into the heel cup and holds everything tight.

They've held up well for more than a full season now. There's some wear on the fabric, and some of the baseplate padding is starting to rub off, but I expect that. Overall, I'm really happy with these bindings and plan on buying them again when I get a new board.

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Electric EG2 Goggle

January 7, 2010

I mentioned this in my review above, but I'll post it again here just in case:

I wear a Bern Baker 'hard hat' helmet in size L, and it's a tight fit where the top corners of the goggles meet the helmet, but they fit. The 'hard hat' versions of the Baker fit a lot lower than the regular EPS foam ones. I tried on both versions at a ski shop, and although I wear a size L in the hard hat, I'd need a XXL in the EPS version. The EPS fits smaller and sit a little bit higher because of the thicker foam.

I would speculate that an EPS helmet in any size will fit, but a hard hat version in a size smaller than a large may not work. They smooshed my nose when I first put the on, but I moved the strap from running near the top of my helmet to down near the bottom. That redistributed the pressure, and they fit much better now.

All that being said, if you're wearing a size small (or even medium) helmet, then you probably don't have a need for such big googles.

Unless, of course, you somehow manage to have a small head and a huge face.

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Electric EG2 Goggle

Electric EG2 Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 January 7, 2010

Got the Andreas Wiig model, love the pattern and the colors. I really like that most models have an asymmetric design.

As everyone says, the field of vision is great. I notice it in the peripheral a lot, where it's most important, but you get a lot more visibility looking up as well. It doesn't seem like you've got some big bushy eyebrows blocking your view like you get with some other goggles.

I wear a Bern Baker 'hard hat' helmet in size L, and it's a tight fit where the top corners of the goggles meet the helmet, but they fit. I've found that the 'hard hat' versions of the Baker fit a lot lower than the regular EPS foam ones. So I would speculate that an EPS helmet in any size will fit, but I might be wary in a hard hat version in a size smaller than a large. They smooshed my nose when I first put the on, but I moved the strap from running near the top of my helmet to down near the bottom. That redistributed the pressure, and they fit much better now.

So far they've held up well for me, and I've done a few cartwheels this season. I'm a little worried about how far the lens sticks out, but it's not that big of a deal. The field of vision makes it worth it.

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Electric EG2 Goggle

January 7, 2010

You're right that the pro models do. I have the Andreas Wiig pair, and they come with a red bandana with a pattern of the electric logo and his signature logo.

I'm not sure about the other models though.

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Great fit, warm, decent sound

Bern Baker Brock  Audio Helmet

Bern Baker Brock Audio Helmet

Rating for this product: 5 January 21, 2009

This helmet fits my head great. I actually had my head measured at 60.5cm, which is the top of the XL range, but the L fits perfectly. When I put it on without strapping it down, I can shake my head all around without it shifting, but there aren't any pressure points either. A lot of helmet companies go S, M, L, but with Bern going S to XXXL, you have a lot more options for a better fit.

I've taken a couple good falls, and the foam did a great job of absorbing the impact. I'm not flying off of 60 foot jumps, so I'd rather wear something that can take multiple crashes. It would really suck to have your helmet crack after a minor fall and be out $100+.

The audio is good, nothing fantastic, but you've gotta pay attention to the mountain too. So far it has kept my head nice and warm, but not at all sweaty. I'm really happy with this helmet.

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Everything I wanted.

686 Acc Syndicate Insulated Jacket - Men's

686 Acc Syndicate Insulated Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 21, 2009

Great jacket! Warm, comfortable, the materials are really nice. I like the outer fabric, it has a subtle texture to it so it doesn't look shiny like some other waterproof materials do. Lots of pockets for just about everything, and the chest zipper is perfect. I can reach in to use my ipod or grab my phone without having to unzip the main zipper and let all of that cold air in. The handwarmer pockets are nice and deep too.

After reading all of the reviews, I bought a size Large. At 6' 2", 220lbs, it fits perfectly. The powder skirt actually comes just below my butt, instead of riding up like other jackets usually do. Good length and room for me, makes me wonder who would actually fit an XL. I guess if you're very tall or the super-baggy type, that's the way to go, but really, this jacket is plenty big enough for me.

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Good goggles

Spy Zed Goggles w/Free Extra Lens

Spy Zed Goggles w/Free Extra Lens

Rating for this product: 4 January 21, 2009

The two lenses work great, the persimmon is really nice for flat light days and isn't too dark for riding at night. The mirror lens blocks a good amount of light, great for the bright days, so they make for a solid combo.

The frame is a bit on the smaller side and the strap is a bit short, but not too much so. They fit fine with my size L Bern Baker. No fog issues, but I would like a little more peripheral vision, I have to look over my shoulder a little more than I would like. For 35 on WM, I really can't complain too much though.

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