Mario C.

Second Baker helmet I have owned...it will please and protect your dome. Super warm and fits tight. I have not had to use it yet and hope I never have to.

Pros:
-Super light; they fell like I am wearing lightweight hiking boot
-Super stiff; great for all-mt riding
-To top of ankle pinch zone; dual BOA tension laces takes care of that. One dial is for the bottom laces and the other for the top...infinite ability of adjustment! 6hrs of riding and no pain in my feet at all.

Con:
-Too Stiff; I will see with some hours logged in them. ( Only had one day logged, so far...)
- Very difficult to remove and reinsert liners for drying out.
- Hook and loop closure on the top of the tongue of some what annoying when putting the boot on. I find myself undoing the tongue multiple times before my foot gets in there.
- Toe cap has a clear smooth plastic band that protects the front of the boot gets nicked very easily and them become noticeable; I like to keep my gear clean...!

Bottom LIne: Comfortable, no ankle pinch, super light, and reasonably priced. *Minus the Ecto-cooler Green!

I bought a pair of these in 07-08 season. After three years of abuse they are still kicking, but they have wear and tear all over them and they are starting to smell like a locker room. So, I picked up a new pair from this season and im truely happy with the modifications that Dakine did. Zipper closure is huge and ofcourse they are GORETEX which is the main reason I love these short gloves so much. Durathane palms are super wear resistant. Shred, dude brah!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just got my gloves in the mail and when I pulled them out I noticed that these were not really GORE - TEX.
They are GORE - WINDSTOPPER. Some what my fault for not paying attention. But BC should have not put TEX in the title description. They get a 4 star for being awesome and windproof, but got dinged a star for being water resistant oppose to waterproof.

Sweet ride...just needs a stiffer front spring.

This strap is more durable then was reported on the internet. However, I took a fall on my mountain bike and the watch took the brunt of the force. That is why I had to by a new starp.

The case is smaller then it looks. Poker is too thick of diameter. Overall, poor design...not worth 20bucks...will be returning. The 3 P's work for me; Pill case, Paper clip, and Pocket.

Great alternative from the staigh values that usually come stock on Camelbaks. I cut the hose right below the stock valuse. Use a lighter or gas stove to heat the end lightly; warm the plastic I should say. Be careful not to allow the hose to touch the flame it will burn the plastic and you will have to start over. I usually just take a lighter and rotate the hose over the flame. Key is to place the valve on when the plastic is still warm. To quickly harden the plastic for a great seal; i submere it in a cup of ice water. Make the plastic harden around the valve.

I would suggest these and buying the cleaning kit that BC sells...I left a review that product page for other items to use to clean the bladders

I hate Camelbak bladder taste after sitting for a couple of days. I clean mine eveytime the inside of the bladder is slimmy. I also am very keen on the wire hose brush; that is where most mildew grows.I would suggest getting a pack of extra clean tabs...They work wonders but are cholrine and should be handled with care. Dish soap, cheap vodka, or non sugar based mouth washes also work well, but the Chlorine tabs still work the best...I destroyed one bladder in college using it for rum and cokes on the go...Wish this product was around then...haha

Oh and I paid 20buck for this so 15bucks is a steal!

This thing is awesome. Use it under my helmet and for commuting to work on cold fall days in Denver.

I love this pack so much. I would be devistated if something happened it...oh wait Osprey has one of the best warranties in the market. A clip for holding skis in a Aframe broke when i took a spill. I fill out a form on Osprey's website and they sent me a replacement part out in a week or two. Great service and support.

Oakely lenses are sweet and the G30 is every versital.

The wisdoms fit great on helmets

I use this as a rain coat/hiking coat because it is compactable. Side vents are needed...this thing gets warm.

I got the helmet last sept and could not wait to use it on the slopes. I us a underarmour winter balaclava under it. I thought it would be warm with no vents but keeps my head toasty.

Glad they came out with a EPS foam version.
Yes note if this is a hardhat; AKA like a construction hard hat...if you want more dome protection go with the Bern Baker EPS.

Oh, I have the Oakroom detail/color helmet...they are not oak leaves.

Great package deal. Tire levels are plastic, so be gentile.

I have been using a mini maglight for a couple of years as my source of light on camping trips. Holding a maglight with your teeth is not the best thing.

There is so many features and the quality of manufacturing is awesome. I really love the red lens filter for night time around the camp fire...you dont blind peeps; and trust me this thing is birght.
I just some rechargable nickel lithium batteries for extended life.

At the start of the 08-09 snow season I bought a pair of A Frames and I/Os. I took them up to Abasin in CO at the start of the season. So I did a quick 4 lap run using the both. 2 runs with the Smiths and 2 with the Oakley's. I interchanged the lenses after each first run. The I/Os were lighter, quicker to change and come with a nice carry case. Great package for the same price as one pair of A Frames Love the extra vision you get from the open lens. Con: The light-weight body of the google does not seem durable. Didn't like the clip on the band. I know it is to help you put them on a helmet with out having to strech the band then tighten it back up, but the connection seem very cheaply designed and manifactured.The Aframes wer a little more difficult to change out lenses, however when your on a lift that takes 10-15mins to get to the top you got some time to be doin things on the wait. The body felt sturdy and sound.In all I was sad to say that the thing that made me choice Oakley over Smith is the lens. I truely feel the science and materials behind Oakely have bench marked the Optics Industry. Now if only Oakely could get there clothing right...

So I am a huge Oakely lense advocate. There clothing; not so much...lower quality! But I got a H.I. Yellow lens to use in low light....the Fire lens are sick for birght days. only down side is that the little air ports on the bottome of the lens clog with snow if your riding in the DEEP. I use a Bern Baker HH and these and Wisdoms fit fine...Wisdoms fit way better though.

I bought the HIY to have a low light lense for Colorado mountains. However even when its dark; it is overcast here. So sometimes these lenses get really bright if it is a mostly overcast/dark day. Super shooting lenses..haha

Perfect case to protect those expensive lenses.Hard front and neoprene-like fabric on the back where zipper is.

So I got a black pair of these from Keystone Resort. Perfect gloves for all around winter use. The get wet easy but dry fast. One mishap; I lost the righthand glove at the airport picking my buddy up. So, I bought a gray pair from BC to replace them. Great grip for driving too...sometimes too much. But wait... I lost the lefthand glove of the gray pair.

So, now I wear one black and one gray glove.=)
Only thing is that the thumb ends are going from striking BICs with them on.

I bought a pair of these from REI in 2007...Had to buy another. Durable fabric, many pockets, and you can make them into shorts. Big package; small price!!!

Tired them on and they are huge...size changed from the 07-08 model

First Board bag, and it will be my last. This bag is great. Awesome padding and tones of room. Used this to travel to SF and Tahoe... Has a skateboard strap to attach one and use it to make the back mobile. All closures are of solid construction.

This was my 3rd Osprey Pack. This pack is perfect for a heavy day hike. If you can afford light weight backpacking gear you can use this as and day/overnight pack. Comfortable, Breathable, and it has a built in rain cover. My back hardly get sweatly when whereing this pack. I would suggest going to Osprey's website for more detailed pictures and descriptions. Only con is that that the very top pocket, for holding snackbar and other things for quick access, is lined with the same mesh netting as the lumbar pockets....it grips pointed objects when you pull them out of there. My 2liter Camelbak Bladder fits it nice also.

This are nice gloves being GTX and all.
But they will not stand up to rugged use.
The seams on the pinky finger sides of the came undone after using them from JAN to the beginning of March. Booo! They are warm and dry, but the construction is poor.