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sam gillin

Backpacker // Biker // Skier // Camper/Hiker // Climber // Alpine Skier // Mountain Biker // Road Biker // Hiker // Nordic Skier // Camper

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    Alpental, WA, Schweitzer, ID

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Salomon Shogun Ski

December 29, 2010

I would get the 182s. If you are 6 foot the 170 would feel really small.

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K2 ObSETHed Alpine Ski

December 29, 2010

These are going to be a lot softer. The mantra will be better for everyday snow but these will be much better in the deep stuff.

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Salomon Twenty Twelve Ski

December 29, 2010

Not sure if this was intened to replace the foil but it sure blows it out of the water.

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Awesome Ski

Salomon Twenty Twelve Ski

Salomon Twenty Twelve Ski

Rating for this product: 5 December 29, 2010

Only got the chance to ski these in spring slush but they did everything really well. They were pretty stable but they are one of the most playful and fun skis out there.

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Really fun

Armada Halo Ski

Armada Halo Ski

Rating for this product: 5 December 29, 2010

I loved this ski for a couple reasons. First off, it super light and easy to spin. The halo is really durable too. Great ski.

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I liked it.

Smith Holt Helmet

Smith Holt Helmet

Rating for this product: 4 December 28, 2010

Really good helmet overall I just felt like it was a tad bulky sometimes.

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Great

Smith Maze Helmet

Smith Maze Helmet

Rating for this product: 5 December 28, 2010

My favorite helmet out there. So light and comfy. Protect your noggin with this helmet!

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o so good

Oakley Splice Goggle

Oakley Splice Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 December 28, 2010

Look amazing, feel amazing, perform amazing. simple as that.

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Not so good.

Smith I/O Interchangeable Optics Spherical Series Goggles

Smith I/O Interchangeable Optics Spherical Series Goggles

Rating for this product: 2 December 28, 2010

The good things: They look sick, they are comfy. The bad: The foam tore of within a week, fogged up a lot, felt a ton of air on my eyes. I am not sure if I just got a bad pair but definitely not the best.

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thumbs up

Surface Anthony B New Life Ski

Surface Anthony B New Life Ski

Rating for this product: 5 December 27, 2010

Another great ski from surface. Same bomber ski as the new life just a crazy topsheet.

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solid

Marker Griffon 12 Ski Binding

Marker Griffon 12 Ski Binding

Rating for this product: 5 December 27, 2010

If you don't need a high dinj bthese are the way to go. Super light and great all around.

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very nice

DAKINE Bronco Glove

DAKINE Bronco Glove

Rating for this product: 4 December 27, 2010

Kept my hands toasty in all conditions. Great glove for the price.

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insane

Surface New Life Ski

Surface New Life Ski

Rating for this product: 5 December 27, 2010

I just picked up a pair of these and they are such a great pair of skis. They are obviously great in the deep stuff but I was suprised how well they did on the hardpack. Pick up a pair!

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Atomic Blog Ski

August 31, 2010

These would be a good choice. Maybe even the bentchetlers? Personally I would choose these over czars because these seem more playful and lively.

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Atomic Blog Ski

August 31, 2010

Sorry to not be a lot of help but from what I can tell they won't be too bad. I havn't skied them but they seem similar to jjs which I ski tons and those to great. So I am guessing pretty versatile.

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From the heavens

Armada JJ Ski

Rating for this product: 5 August 16, 2010

JJ- amazing all around, great in pow, great on groomers, good on cliffs, just you absolutely can't go wrong i LOVE it! Very stable. These seriously fell out of the heavens. Thanks JP and Julien

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From the heavens

Armada JJ Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 August 16, 2010

JJ- amazing all around, great in pow, great on groomers, good on cliffs, just you absolutely can't go wrong i LOVE it! Very stable. These seriously fell out of the heavens. Thanks JP and Julien

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not dissapointing

Oakley A-Frame Goggle

Oakley A-Frame Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 August 16, 2010

Another great product from oakley. Great for smaller faces.

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Oakley Crowbar Goggles - Iridium Lens

August 16, 2010

yes

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GGGreat

Oakley Crowbar Goggles - Iridium Lens

Rating for this product: 5 August 16, 2010

One of the best goggles ever. I have hiked and Hiked and hiked with these on and they have never fogged up at all. The crisp clear vision can't be matched by any other company. Also they are so customizable so you can mix match pieces if you have a different pair of c bars. Hands down best goggle out there

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Ehhh.

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Super Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Super Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season

Rating for this product: 3 August 16, 2010

Great tent until the mesh ripped in multiple places. Very roomy and long.

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A good Daily driver

Surface One Life Ski

Rating for this product: 4 August 16, 2010

I skied this ski in about every condition possible except what it was ideally made for. Slush, corn, crust, hard pack, ice... It did all of these pretty well. It was a bit funny getting used to the three staged rocker but its sick. They are pretty stiff and stomp just about anything so point it.

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Suuper Fun

Line Elizabeth Ski

Line Elizabeth Ski

Rating for this product: 4 August 16, 2010

I rode them for a day in chalky powder and they killed it. Definitely a great ski to take out on the hill if you are a bit smaller.

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Great Helmet!

Giro G10 MX Helmet

Rating for this product: 5 January 24, 2010

Very comfy! Great vents. Hands down the the best fitting and one of the most stylish and safe helmets out there. Get it!

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Good Stuff

Discrete Skew Beanie

Discrete Skew Beanie

Rating for this product: 5 January 24, 2010

Discrete does yet another amazing job! Great material and looks amzing. get your sag on!

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