It isn't going to be as extreme as football pads, but you will most likely not forget you are wearing it. They did a pretty good job on this one, according to some friends, and it isn't super obtrusive, but yeah, you will realize you have it on.

Check out what I told you for the Konflicts. It can apply to these as well if you like this boot better, since all Full Tilts are fully customizable.

I would say that since more time is out of the park, get the Konflict. If it was inverse, as in 75% park/25% all-mountain, then the Hot Dogger. Also, I would recommend getting a softer tongue for park, and possibly a shock absorbing footboard. That way you can have them with your pack in the chalet, and slay all over the hill in the morning, then switch out the tongue, which is super easy, and go throw down in the park. Or find a tongue that is a happy medium so you can do both if you want.

For slash turns, I like to have a little less in front of my boot, so that there is less out there to catch in the snow. I almost always mount an all-mountain/big-mountain ski at +2, because they still charge hard, are not too far off trad, and don't catch at the tip when sideways as much. You are more centered on the ski also, so ripping pow and pillows in a good body position is easier.

The early rise makes it ski a bit shorter, but not really that much. The radius is bigger on these than the Chiefs, so you lose some "turny-ness" from that and the added 10mm in the waist. Either length will give you more float too. You can stick with the 174 if you want, but I think that for bigger lines and to progress, the 181 will be a better length for you. The Fritshi bindings are alright, and will work probably better than the Dukes at everything but the down, but since you aren't worrying about jumps/drops, then I would tell you that they will be fine for you, since more blowouts you hear on them are from drops. Lastly, I can't comment on the K2 skins, because I always use BD ones, and yes, they work on the new K2 stuff.

It has a 98mm last, but if you feel like squishing in go for it. The liner will pack out or heat mold to your foot eventually.

Amazon has the shipping weight posted at 11.2 ounces, so somewhere around 10+ ounces after the packaging.

I would say that the persimmon lens is probably your best bet, for an all-purpose lens. It has a high contrast for low or flat light, and still blocks enough for medium bright days. The Blue Spectra does cut glare, but if the sun is bright enough to glare bad enough for that to be necessary in a low light level lens, just switch out to the dark one you already have.

No, it shouldn't harm the bottle, since it is just a steel one. Make sure you don't fill it all the way, since it will expand, and that could possible damage, a.k.a. push out the shape the bottle.

In all the time I have been glued to this site, it has never had a compare feature. I feel that it would be super helpful though, so if they did have it, they should bring it back.

You are probably a 169cm ski person. That length will have decent enough float for you, and still be a manageable all-mountain deal. If you want the full powder ski, and want to be aggressive on your skis, you probably could get away with the 179 even, but the 169 really should be good enough. They are slightly longer than posted. As for Rossi vs. ObSETHed, I pick ObSETHed, since it rips hard in the big stuff, and is still easy enough to take anywhere. The S7 kills deeps, but lacks some all-mountain performance comparatively.

Just shy of 5 pounds per boot. Might be off a couple of grams, I weighed the 27.5, which is my foot size.

Just the Electric EG2

I would say that these would be better than a softer boot, although I like soft if I ever get caught in bumps. The stiffer boot will help you out driving the skis in the glades, bowls and groomers though, and basically are a step towards improvement. Might feel some punishment in them bumps though.

They do ship internationally, but some companies do not. Add to your cart, and it will tell you if it ships to your country or not.

You can add this to your cart, and when you go to the cart, it will have a option to get a shipping estimate for you. Just type in your postal/ZIP, and it will give you an idea of what it will cost. It will also let you know if it can ship to you or not.

It isn't super soft, and actually they are stiffer than comparative skis in this genre, like the Hellbents or the EP Pros.

I got to test these out last year for a week of the season, and I totally dug it for an everything ski, as long as you stay out of the park. The waist makes super, super quick edge transitions not as quick, but still snappy enough. The float in the pow, gorgeous, just gorgeous. Personally I don't ski bumps at all, so I can't tell you how they hold up in there, but probably they manage. But if all you ski is pow, or groomers, this ski will keep you going if the industry turned to dust.

It is a tad darker than this picture, but not super deep gold. If you want something that isn't black though, that blue helmet is pretty sweet looking.

+3 is a really decent mounting point, but personally, I love +2, which gives me lots of tip float, and just feels right for me. I have tried both, ski these super aggressive, and my vote is +2. If you have skied a +3 before and are used to that feeling, try it first.

My girlfriend uses one for that, she keeps a bunch of her gear in there. Definitely will work for flight travel. Personally I just strap my boots together and do it that way as a carry on.

They only have what you see in the drop down menu. So no Moonscape, but you can contact them and see if they are getting in new stock of this. The live chat or the phone number will get you in contact fastest.

Depending on how he skis, this is a really good choice for all-mountain stuff, but like the description says, pretty much expert all-mountain. Another ski, that I find way more versatile personally, is the K2 Kung Fujas, which is about the same waist dimensions, and has the ability to kill park, pow, groomers, and glades. If he is aggressive/expert skier, then for sure the Mantra would work out for him.

Yeah dude for sure. Black Diamond designed their winter packs to fit the bigger brother of this, the Transfer 7.

Totally. I can actually fit a Macbook 13" in one of these, with a 3 subject notebook and a bit of extra space.

It depends on the weight of primaloft that Armada used. And they didn't pack it in to make a super cold weather glove. I'm sure that if you are a warmer person, they would be enough for most of what you ski, but probably -20C is what I would rate them for. Any colder and I go for something with at least a liner glove added to it.

Last years Morgan had the pompom and brim, this years is as the picture shows. You can double check if you want on the Dakine website, here:

http://www.dakine.com/snowboard/beanies/girls-beanies/morgan/

The instructions on the website seem fairly straight forward, just grab the lens near the hinge, push towards the nose, and then pull outward away from where you face normally is. To put in, push into the nose, and then towards where the face normally is.

Based on his girth, I would say the Medium, since it goes up to 36 inches. That is more than enough for you dog, even if it gets really shaggy.

The Jade Green/Gray is the right colour, which is the only main picture.

Yeah, it is compatible with the Variant Brim. So if you want to spend more on them separate, this is what you need.

Nope, but you can pick up an extra pair here on bc.com.

No, probably not since you are planning on going for more than one season and are growing. You might have to get used to the length, but after a day or so you will be rocking them.

The following is taken off the K2 site, I take no real credit for it other than finding it for you.

MOD MONIC
The Monic is a solid zinc mass embedded in the secondary core so it works in conjunction with the MOD structure to focus mass dampening at a targeted location. Independent studies at Boeing Test Laboratories helped pinpoint a precise location where “focused” mass dampening would reduce harmonic vibration to further dampen and quiet the ski. The MOD Monic dampens at a precise location where the overall MOD structure dampens the entire length of the ski. The addition of MOD Monic enables the overall MOD structure to be lightened, reducing the weight while still optimizing the dampening characteristics of the ski. The men's Apache and women's T:Nine series feature two different MOD monic varations. The women's MOD monic and men's MOD monic consistently target mass dampening, but slightly differently. The Apache specific and women's specific tech sections provide further details.

You can bend out the brakes to fit your skis, or you can look into the Marker Duke/Baron. The Duke has touring capabilities, and nothing is lost from normal downhill performance. Cliffs,turns, whatever you want. Heavier though, but you can get a brake up to 130.

I wouldn't mount core center, but I think K2 recommends +3 from trad. That is a pretty solid all-mountain mount. Same with +2, if you are a little less concerned with switch, but still want to be more forward on the ski.

It depends on the fleece. There are some fleece out there that are warmer than this, but in general this is warmer than a standard fleece. It cuts the wind more, so it will keep you warmer from that.

Well as a powder ski I would say the bigger you can go the better it will be. If you think you can handle the 183, which you most likely could, then grab those. If you want maximum maneuverability and less float, get the 173. Personally I think you need the 183.

When you apply pressure to the value, like squeezing or biting, it should open up. If not, send it back to backcountry.com if you got it here, for a replacement, or call up CamelBak and see what the deal is. Alternatively you could make your own slit, but I would not recommend that option.

Just to add to Lukas, the Crowbars have a really nice outrigger for the strap, which makes it fit great on any helmet. The A-Frames work with most helmets, and are a more traditional strap. The Wisdoms are the worst goggles for helmets, because of the strange outrigger on them. They just don't work for the vast majority of lids. The Wisdoms have a bit more internal space, but not much more vision than the Crowbars, with the A-Frames being the smallest.

Not really at all. If you are going to try to use them for cold, or deep conditions, I hope you have warm hands. My hands are fairly warm, and I still don't like these for those kind of conditions. I would look at something with insulation or for everyday/colder use.

I'm sure that you can wear these to 20 degrees, since there is a light insulation, and I have worn them, but it depends on how warm of a person you are. I ski with very little insulation down to sometime -40, so cold doesn't bother me. If your hands get cold often, then I would say keep these in the like 25 and up category at the lowest. If not, sure they will work for 20 degrees.

I would say keep to what you are comfortable with, since if you get the longer option, you will most likely drop it down to what you are used to, and that extra will be wasted. If you feel like you need something a bit longer, than go for it, since packed down size is way less important that hike up comfort.

They would, but basically they are a smaller cousin of the Crowbar designed for small-medium faces. So larger faces would benefit from the larger frame of the Crowbar.

I am fairly sure the Stabilyx has the most support.

Yes it is. It keeps your rope from getting dirty from the ground.

Well I would say you could screw them on anywhere, but here is some advice. If you don't want them to rip right out, find a stud for them to screw to, because sheetrock is not going to handle the stress of your weight. Best idea is to get a piece of plywood, screw these to that, and bolt that to some studs on your wall.

I would say test them out maybe if you can, because I don't find Mantra's to be too stiff, but I like a fairly stiff ski. If you ski aggressively, maybe a stiffer ski would be a good choice, because the performance you can get out of something less forgiving really can help you progress. The Shogun might be a better fit as in you would be more used to them out of the box, but Volkl makes a decent product, and I think you would get used to them quickly and dig it.

This really isn't ideal for you if all you really ski is groomers and park, since the rocker chatters on the hardpack and it reduces effective edge for biting on the super hard days. And they weight quite a bit, which makes park a bit of a chore on them. If I were you I would look at something narrower and with either less rocker, or none at all. Maybe a K2 Kung Fujas or something like that.

As far as rockers go this is good for all conditions if you want. Holds the edge on groomers, and has minimal chatter, but there still is, like on all rockers. The effective carve edge is shorter, by a bit, which kind of changes the bite just a bit, but nothing super noticeable. The stability is really good, and the turnability is the same as any ski this size.

It comes with the audio kit, yes.

I am pretty sure you could get away with either, since there is some overlapping in sizes. The small Maze goes down to 51cm though, so that will fit him for sure.

They are more stable than many rockered skis on the hardpack, and able to tear it up if you want them to. As for bumps, I would say that it is possibly, if you wanted to try, but I wouldn't. Too much ski for bumps, plus I don't like bumps anyway.

The 179's would be a great all around ski option, for crushin' anything. But if you want pow, and can keep on top of the ski, as in aggressively, then boost up to the 189. Hope you get these though, because they are sick.

The weight is listed in the tech specs, at 430g. Not sure what size it is for though, but the medium will be that weight or close to it.

You can make any type of turn on it you want, as long as you are aggressive enough, and you ride the ski instead of the other way around. Personally, unless you ski a ton of snow on a daily basis, I would look elsewhere for a quiver of one ski. Maybe the JJ from Armada, since it has the same design philosophy, in a smaller more everyday package.

It's a pair.

That would be a question to hit up the live chat about, since those guys know about the stocking issues, or can find out. It's a great ski though man, hope you get it.

Well you would do it in the drop down menu right beside the picture, above the add to cart button, but currently they seem to be out of stock.

No they are supposed to lock tight and not move on you. See if you can tighten it yourself, or contact Black Diamond.

It's definitely a bigger fitted beanie, meant to be baggy. That said, I know some people with small heads that seem to dig this one. Kind of more a style choice than anything.

Both kits work for skis or snowboards, since they use the same wax and such. If you are wanting to start up a home shop type deal where you can do all your own maintenance, I recommend the Super Tune, because waxing irons work way better than normal irons.

Well the S6 is more suited for groomers size wise, but the S7 can really tear them up. I would say if you ski tons of pow, and then some groomed, go S7. If its more all-mountain fun and versatility you are looking for, the S6 might be better suited for you.

Yeah for sure you can mount some alpine bindings on these.

Yeah of course, that's what it is designed for.

This shovel moves so much snow, it's kind of ridiculous. We have built quite a few kickers with just a couple of them, and they are great for it. Plus, they can dig out your friend in a hurry, or dig out your snow pit to make sure that that kind of thing won't happen.

The Pandora is a lot of ski, but I think that you can handle that 172. It will feel different for sure in the tighter trees, but fall line and deep snow you will appreciate the stability that you can get from them. You will probably have to adjust a bit of your style, and ski more aggressively, but I think that these really are the next step for female skiers, who really want to progress. And that size will step up your game for sure.

They aren't the best for deep snow like that, since no, they aren't very tight around the cuff. Having snow pants with snow gaiters that can cover the boot will make that problem disappear though. Or look for a boot that has a cuff with adjustable fit.

There is a sizing chart right below the drop down menu, which tells you the lengths of Mountain Hardwear clothing. You will probably need a Long pant, but bc.com is apparently out of stock at the moment.

I think that it is something like 1 lb 5 oz/ 595 g. Might be off on that though.

Personally I find them very similar, in weight, warmth and wicking. The fit on the BC.com Tee is a bit better, at least for me. If you love the Ibex, then I say stick with the Ibex, but this is about the same type of deal.

For sure the R3 is lighter than the R4. The R3 is not quite as warm, but probably a bit more breathable, which is hard to compare since they are both breathable. Personally I feel that if you are debating between the 2, the R3 is about all you will ever need for a midlayer, and fall/casual outerlayer.

There is a sizing chart located right below the drop down menu. If that doesn't help much, check the Armada website.

About a size 7. Remember the liners do pack out a bit, but not enough for the 25.5. Maybe a 26.5 or 27 would work best. I have this boot, and love it, in the 27.5, with a size 8.5 foot.

You might actually want a ski that has a narrower waist dimensions. Something like the Armada JJ would be awesome, because it has similar characteristics to the Bent Chetlers, but is narrower. They handle great in the deeper snow, rip groomers, will be more manageable in bumps, and tighter terrain. For sure check out the Volkl's but the JJ would probably be better.