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Stoic Bombshell Jacket - Men's

December 13, 2011

Quick question. Does the hood on this detach, or easily fold down into a collar? I hate having a hood flapping around behind me when I don't need it (most days, it seems, out here in CA.) Thx.

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Marmot Mantra Pant - Men's

December 12, 2011

Is this available in short, med,, and long sizes? I am 5'8", 150 lbs, and right between S and M. Have a 30" inseam in Levis, but have worn short Patagonia pants in the past, and they were perfect.

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Stoic Bombshell Insulated Jacket - Men's

December 12, 2011

Does the hood on this jacket detach, or fold easily into a collar. I only wear a hood in the worst weather, and hate having one flapping around behind me, so prefer jackets where they detach. But if this one is easily snapped down into a regular collar, then it might be ok. So many jackets these days have minimal ability to do away with the hood. Otherwise, the jacket looks terrific.

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Excellent backcountry ski

K2 Coomback Ski

K2 Coomback Ski

Rating for this product: 4 July 12, 2011

Fantastic in powder, mashed potatoes, crud, you name it...they'll chew it up and leave you smiling. They are even a lot of fun on the groomers though I'd stay out of bumps. Not completely an all-in-one, but pretty close. When I really want to rip in bounds, I go back to my Scott Missions, which are hands-down the best all around ski I've skied in nearly 50 years on the slopes. Still, these rock. One small beef: the so-called hydro-phobic surface is useless...snow still sticks, but they make the skis so slippery, they are almost impossible to carry in a gloved hand. It's a real nuisance; I've come close to dropping them off a cornice on a boot-climb more than once; If not for that, five stars.

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Backcountry Access Tracker 2 Avalanche Beacon

February 9, 2011

Is the Tracker II that you have in stock the updated one with the new software that doe snot freeze? As you know, the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol had problems with the units freezing up, and returned them all. The company says that there is a software fix, and that they have been shipping newer versions recently (post January). Are the ones Bacountry.com has in stock now the updated version?

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Great boots - Liners do pack out

Garmont Adrenalin Alpine Touring Ski Boot - Men's

Garmont Adrenalin Alpine Touring Ski Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 11, 2009

This is the 2nd pair of Garmonts I've had, 1st being the G-Rides, which were a revelation. It's the first time in 35 yrs of skiing that I have not had major foot pain, even with custom injected liners. The Thermofit liner is great -- it accommodates my bone spurs and nasty bunion with virtually no pain. I've had a few minor shell adjustments, but nothing compared to the regular visits to the boot doctor I used to have to do. I got the Adrenalins because the G-Ride was a little soft, and I now use these exclusively off and on piste. They are just as comfy and warm and give great control over pretty beefy skis (178 Scott Missions and 174 Outlaws). Last year I threw out my Technicas and use these exclusively. They've been comfortable on pretty long walks and skins (3 hrs+) and I find them quite warm. My only reservation is that the liner does seem to pack out after a couple of years' use. I've added foot bed liners to take up some of the volume, and am using thicker socks. A friend has these with the Scarpa wrap-around liner which he swears by, so I am thinking of swapping out the Thermofit for that. I'd go for another pair of the Thermofit, but they do not seem to be as available as the Scarpas which can be got for under $100. Overall, a great boot.

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Great Ski

Scott Mission Alpine Ski

Scott Mission Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 January 20, 2009

This is a great ski. I am 155 lb / 5'8" expert skier. I bought the 178 and mounted Fritschi Freerides. I was a bit concerned about the length, but in fact, they are exactly the same length as the K2 Outlaws they replace / supplant. I've skied them about 6-7 days, mostly groomed / hard pack because of lack of snow here in the Sierras. They are not quite as stable as the Outlaws on the hard stuff, and in fact chatter quite a bit when you edge firmly on packed snow. However, they turn easily, and carve beautifully, and in the few chances I've had to venture off piste (1 foot powder, and some serious sun-softened mashed potatoes) they skied beautifully, floating nicely, responding quickly, and despite their lightness, cutting through the crud and heavy stuff without hesitation. They beat the Outlaws off piste, I think, and are neck and neck on piste in all but the very hardest snow. Glad I got 'em.

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