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Igor Bekker

Skier // Climber // Alpine Skier // Mountaineer // Ice Climber

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its nice

Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus 4 Stuff Sack

Therm-a-Rest Prolite Plus 4 Stuff Sack

Rating for this product: 5 May 28, 2009

what can i say, its great, i just wish it came free with the pad.

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thumbs up!!!

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Pant - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Synchro Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 May 28, 2009

WATER PROOF !!! very warm!. i was mountaineering in 20 degree weather wearing only these pants. unzipping the sides really helped to keep cool. fit great, especially if you have to put layers on top.

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amazing

Arc'teryx X350a All-Around Climbing Harness

Arc'teryx X350a All-Around Climbing Harness

Rating for this product: 5 May 28, 2009

very light, wore it on top of 3 layers and 60 pound pack, didnt even feel that it was on me. very strong and comfortable

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this bag is a beast

The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 250 - 9070cu in

The North Face Base Camp Duffel Bag - 250 - 9070cu in

Rating for this product: 5 May 28, 2009

perfect for long mountaineering trips. light, durable.. not sure about waterproof didnt test it, and hopefully i wont have too.

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awesome product!!!

Sea To Summit X-Bowl Collapsable Bowl

Sea To Summit X-Bowl Collapsable Bowl

Rating for this product: 5 May 28, 2009

light and easy to clean.

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so so

Black Diamond Crampon Bag

Black Diamond Crampon Bag

Rating for this product: 3 May 28, 2009

its an OK bag if you just need to store your crampons somewhere so that they dont lay around loose. This is not a good bag to protect your pack. the fishing net on top is a flaw. I just bought a new Osprey pack and got wholes all over it even with this BD bag. I have BD cyborgs and they fit pretty snug

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nice gaiter.

Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Men's

Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 May 28, 2009

very sturdy. definitely water proof!!. too bad i ripped them after first use with crampons. they worked great on Spantix boots.

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Jetboil Classic Personal Cooking System

May 28, 2009

How does Jetboil perform at cold temps say -10and high altitude say 16K and up?

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La Sportiva Spantik Mountaineering Boot - Men's

May 27, 2009

I bought this boot in 45. I tried it on with 2 socks and my toes were not touching the front of the boot. When I walked up the stars, my heel would lift about an inch. I exchanged it for 44.5. The 44.5 the heel lifted a bit, but my toes were touching the front but not too much. I wore the boot for few hours a day at home for over a month. Yesterday I climbed Rainier in this boot. Going up I wore 2 socks (liner and wool) , after a day, my toes started to hurt. 2nd day I wore 1 wool sock. At the trip my toes were bleeding. What can I do? Do I exchange it for a 45 thats much bigger?

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Black Diamond Sabretooth Clip Crampons with ABS

March 23, 2009

Whats better for climbing Rainer, Elbrus, and ice climbing. I am looking for versatile crampon. Sabretooth or Cyborg?

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Black Diamond Cyborg Crampons

March 23, 2009

Whats better for climbing Rainer, Elbrus, and ice climbing. I am looking for versatile crampon. Sabretooth or Cyborg?

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Arc'teryx X350a All-Around Climbing Harness

March 19, 2009

I read reviews on other sites and people say there is a haul loop.

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Awsome boot

Scarpa ZG65 XCR Hiking Boot - Men's

Scarpa ZG65 XCR Hiking Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 16, 2009

I bought this boot for Kili trip. This boot is bullet proof. Rain, mud, snow it took it all. The boot stayed dry. My summit day was insane. After reaching the summit in 8 hours, I ran down to the last camp going through mud and snow (1.15min). Resting in camp for 1 hour we descended all the way back to the Hotel in Tanzania arriving by 7pm. That's 17 hours without taking the boot off. I was wearing a liner sock and a wool sock. During the hike in lower elevation the temp was around 90 degrees, and my feet were burning. On the summit I must admit my feet got a bit cold. After the long day I thought I had blisters for sure as I couldnt move my toes thats how much they were burning. After taking the boot off I was shocked, not a single blister or a scratch. As far as the fit, I am 6'1 with size 11 wide foot. The boot it a bit wide for me, but I like that. Prior to the Kili trip i wore the boot while running on the treadmill. Honestly, i dont see a difference, the boot was perfect from the start.

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nice bottle

Sigg Swiss Cross Water Bottle

Sigg Swiss Cross Water Bottle

Rating for this product: 4 February 11, 2008

its nice, very light. if you use it for hot water, it absorbs heat fast so be careful.

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great duffle

The North Face Base Camp Duffel

The North Face Base Camp Duffel

Rating for this product: 5 February 11, 2008

i wish it had wheels. durable and water proof. gets dirty fast.

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good glove liner

Black Diamond Powerstretch Glove Liner

Black Diamond Powerstretch Glove Liner

Rating for this product: 5 February 5, 2008

they did a good job, they are soft, thin and warm and fit perfectly with a ski glove.

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Cool book

Book: Avalanche Safety for Climbers and Skiers - by Tony Daffern

Book: Avalanche Safety for Climbers and Skiers - by Tony Daffern

Rating for this product: 5 September 23, 2004

I'm a novice to the whole avalanche awareness world. This is a good book to start learning with.

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