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Summit County Love

Skier // Backpacker // Camper // Mountain Biker

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    Summit County Colorado - A-Basin, Copper, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek
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    I reside in Summit County, Colorado where I live the dream everyday. In the winter I work at a ski shop and put in over 100 days on snow. In the summer I bike, backpack, and do anything I can to wear the dog out

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I Own 3 Pairs And Love Them All!

Marker Griffon 12 Ski Binding

Marker Griffon 12 Ski Binding

Rating for this product: 5 November 11, 2009

These bindings are awesome. I've got them mounted on all 3 pairs of skis I currently own and haven't had a single problem. I'm 6'4" and weigh 180-190 and ride a 9 DIN with them. I've never had any "premature ejections" with them nor have I ever wished they would come off and didn't.

Don't fall prey to thinking you're tougher than you are and need to ride the Jesters cause they go up to 16. Marker doesn't even recommend going higher than a 13!

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Marker Griffon 12 Ski Binding

November 11, 2009

Depends on what DIN you ride. Pros, very large men, and people overcompensating on their DIN ride the Jesters. Due to you being over 6' and 236lbs you could certainly qualify as a large man. You may be towards the higher end of the 12 maximum but depending on what type of rider you are you may be fine. It really just depends on your DIN. Durability has never been an issue for me and I own 3 pairs of Griffons, in fact the only pair of Marker royal family bindings I've ever seen break were a pair of Dukes (the 16 DIN AT version).

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Marker Griffon 12 Ski Binding

November 11, 2009

Here is a Marker DIN chart Andrew. The highest it even goes up to is 13 and that's if you're over 6'5" and 210lbs.

Anyone claiming they need the Jester because of the higher DIN is either a professional, a pretty big boy, or completely delusional.

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Marker Griffon 12 Ski Binding

November 11, 2009

I'm 6'4" and weigh 180-190 and I ride the Griffon on 3 different pairs of skis (S5, S6, S7). It comes more down to what DIN you ride. I ride a 9 and therefore didn't see the need to pay more to have the option of cranking my DIN up to 16. I beat on my skis and put in over 100 days in each season. That being said I've never had any problems with any of my Griffons. The only wide ride binding problem we've ever had in the shop was actually with a pair of Dukes and the AFD came off while riding at Steamboat.

Like with ski lengths and DIN settings people often go longer or higher because their friends are riding it or they see a girl "can handle" a 14 DIN or a 189cm etc. No chart in the world will ever recommend riding a 14 DIN. Our shop uses Marker branded charts and the highest it goes is 13 and you have to be over 6'5" and 210 pounds. I'm including a picture of the exact charts we use in our shop so you can have a look

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Rossignol S7 Barras Ski

November 11, 2009

I'm 6'4" and I ride the 188 just fine. Rossignol came out with the 195 because the pros were asking for it when slaying HUGE mountain lines in AK (like Sage). If you ever venture into trees or aren't on a wide open face you will probably regret going so long. Just because some girl is skiing the 188's doesn't mean you have to be "manlier" and go longer. That's ridiculous! Look at all the awesome reviews of this ski, they're all on the 188. Go for it, you'll be fine!

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Super Light, Super Sweet

Red Hi-Fi Helmet

Red Hi-Fi Helmet

Rating for this product: 5 October 30, 2008

This helmet is awesome. Nice and light weight, I barely even realize I'm wearing it. It keeps my head toasty on all but the coldest of January ski days too. When those days come I just throw a light hat on underneath and I'm set. If you want a helmet that isn't going to make you feel like a bobble-head then I don't see how you could go wrong with the Hi-Fi. On a side note this is the lightest helmet Burton/R.E.D. makes but it's also the lightest I've ever personally come across. I always check my friend's helmets and even smaller sizes (mines the XL) and womens' are still heavier.

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Super Comfy

The North Face Creede Canvas Shoe - Men's

The North Face Creede Canvas Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 October 22, 2008

These are awesome shoes. Comfort of slippers/moccasins with the sole and traction of a real shoe. I've worn them hiking, biking, working, in rain, and in snow. They have surprisingly good traction in the snow. I'd suggest Scotchguarding them when you first get them to make them 100% watertight.

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Sweet Poles

Armada T Hall Ski Pole

Armada T Hall Ski Pole

Rating for this product: 5 October 22, 2008

You haven't poled til you've used Armada's moto style grip. I feel like I pole twice as well with the rounded grip compared to the molded hand/pistol grip type other brands use. Comes with pow and park baskets which is sweet. Super stylie on the slopes

UPDATED: Having used these for an entire season I have some problems with Armada as a company. The little red toothed rings that hold the different baskets on have a tendency to snap resulting in either not being able to swap baskets anymore or having the basket fall off completely. I contacted Armada multiple times and they never got back to me. I didn't buy these through Backcountry but it sounds like if I had they would have swapped me new poles. So be wary of buying them anywhere that doesn't have a solid dedication to customer happiness like Backcountry does. If you do have this problem you can use little zip ties to keep the baskets on, however this obviously makes it much less easy to swap baskets

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Love Them

Oakley A Frame Goggles DO NOT USE

Oakley A Frame Goggles DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 5 October 22, 2008

Sweet looking goggle with quality Oakley lenses. The VR28 is a perfect tint for anyone looking to have a singe pair of goggles that work in any light. Got the helmet strap and everything fits nice and snug

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A Nearly Perfect Ski Rack

Yakima FreshSesh

Yakima FreshSesh

Rating for this product: 4 October 22, 2008

Had this thing one season so far and it's been great. Got the locking cores so no one steals my racks or gear. The stickers are cool, it has camo and a pink one for the ladies. Had 5 pairs of skis on it at one time. I think they advertise 6 but if you ski anything 80mm or bigger at the waist 5 is pretty much your limit. I think they'd probably hold 3-4 pairs of powder boards, wouldn't know though as I've only had 2 pairs of fatties on there at once.UPDATE: The one downside I noticed with this rack is that it whistles. I didn't notice it when it was on my Jeep because I have it mounted sideways due to also having a spare tire on my rack. When mounted normally on a car it had a nasty whistle. Not sure if this was specific to my car only but it's worth mentioning. The car (an Accord) has a Yakima rack on it too.

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The North Face Monte Cargo Camo Pant - Men's

The North Face Monte Cargo Camo Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 October 22, 2008

These things are sick, I get a lotta compliments on them. Got the jacket too so I can rock the full suit in the park. Went with the white over the green after seeing it in a store

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Play On Playa

The North Face Centipede Camo Jacket - Men's

The North Face Centipede Camo Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 October 22, 2008

This jacket is sick. Got the matching pants so I can rock the full suit in the park. Only downside is it's not zip in compatible but it's got a light lining so it stays toasty with a sweatshirt or fleece under it in even the coldest weather. The light lining makes it perfect for early or late season riding. Super unique pattern that gets compliments all the time.

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