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Eric Balza
Camper/Hiker // Biker // Whitewater Kayaker // Kayaker // Backpacker // Camper // Hiker // Sport Climber // Boulderer
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Stomping Grounds:
backcountry backpacking, Rock climlber, swimmer -
Bio:
The thing that drives me the most is getting the bomber placement in the rock, and also that feeling when u get to the top
Rankings 
- #10 of 245 - Paddles
- #58 of 218 - Protection
- #101 of 804 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Shorts
- #113 of 926 - Men's Shorts
- #119 of 481 - Climbing Ropes and Bouldering Pads
- #121 of 903 - Lifestyle Sunglasses
- #183 of 864 - Laptop Packs and Bags
- #198 of 1,159 - Men's Midweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #206 of 1,091 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
- #237 of 786 - Men's Harnesses
- #245 of 1,849 - Climbing Shoes
- #285 of 1,937 - Women's Trail Running Clothing
- #298 of 1,081 - Big Wall Climbing
- #298 of 900 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets
- #327 of 815 - Men's Underwear
- #345 of 966 - Carabiners, Quickdraws, and Belay Devices
- #416 of 933 - Running Socks
- #484 of 4,662 - Men's Fleece Jackets
- #500 of 1,534 - Water Bottles
- #554 of 1,547 - Beanies
- #677 of 1,626 - Men's Hiking and Climbing Pants
- #937 of 4,087 - Men's Shirts
- #1,053 of 5,089 - Men's Softshell Jackets
- #1,332 of 2,143 - Cookware
- #1,429 of 3,107 - Men's Ski Jackets
- #1,557 of 4,474 - Men's Down Jackets
- #1,605 of 3,089 - Men's Technical Shells
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Aqua-Bound Shred Fiberglass Shaft Paddle - 1 Piece
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Oakley Canteen Sunglasses
July 14, 2010
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Metolius Stomp Crash Pad
July 14, 2010
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Great all All around Pack
Osprey Packs Talon 44 Backpack - 2600-2700cu in
July 13, 2010
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Momentum put in motion
Black Diamond Momentum Harness
July 13, 2010
great all around harness
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Spider Legs
La Sportiva Mantis Climbing Shoe
July 13, 2010
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Patagonia R1 Fleece Pullover - Men's
July 13, 2010
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Wild Country Anodized Rockcentrics Set #3-9
January 7, 2010
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Timbuk2 Swig Laptop Bag
July 17, 2010
the demnchens of the pak for a M os 17 x 10.5 x 1in so i think it might not fitebe alittle small
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Evolv Royale Climbing Shoe
July 2, 2010
They are going to stretch but your good sence your got them a size smaller then your acual size is wouldnt really worry about the streching. i dont think thats its going to afect the preformance of the shoe
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Evolv Defy VTR Climbing Shoe
July 2, 2010
there going to fir to the exact street sheoe size becaoues the toe box is going to be smaller. there going to strech a bit.
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The North Face Apex Bionic Jacket - Men's
June 30, 2010
This jacket isnt water proof by its self but i would withstand a freek down poor, becausee of its water esistant i would recamend that you wouold get a shell to go with it if you were planing on being in wet weather a lot
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Five Ten Anasazi Verde Lace-up Climbing Shoe - Men's
June 3, 2010
these wont stretch that much at all they are amd out of a Synthetic merteral and Synthetic merteral donst strech that much. so to answer your Question no they dont and if they do its very little
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The North Face Geosphere Jacket - Men's
June 3, 2010
no i dont think so because its made out of nylon and nylon isnt very water resisten, and it dosent say that its coated with anythng. and i think that you would want somthuing that is very breathable and much more . so i would go with a soft shell
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Columbia Omni-Dry Silver Ridge II Convertible Pant - Men's
February 15, 2010
yeah a XL long would do it for you the waist is a 40 43 and the inseam is 35 so i would go with a XL long
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Columbia Silver Ridge II Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's
January 8, 2010
the sleeve length is 35 inches
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The North Face Modulation Insulated Jacket - Men's
January 7, 2010
no i don;t think a fleece will zip into this one
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The North Face Caribou Down Jacket - Men's
January 7, 2010
NO it has not been discontinued
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The North Face Chizzler Hooded Softshell Jacket - Men's
January 7, 2010
yeah this jacket will keep you worm but keep in mind its only wind resistant so in wind chill conditions it might not be the best chose
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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's
January 6, 2010
this is more designed as a layering peace the a jacket i have a north face moment and if you place a nice base layer under it it cuts down on the wind its not wind proof or Wind-resistant the Denaile has a cupola Wind-resistant panels
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's
December 15, 2009
i would go with a medium that way you can always layer with it and you want the arms kind a long so long sleeve shirts don't ride up.
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The North Face Elysium Down Jacket - Men's
September 25, 2009
Its a 700 down fill
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The North Face Elysium Down Jacket - Men's
September 25, 2009
does the jacket come with a stuff sack
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Helly Hansen Barrier Hooded Softshell Jacket - Men's
September 21, 2009
yes it is water resistant it will most likely take a 15 Minuit downpour
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