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  • Stomping Grounds:

    Utah, Pow Mo, baldy, in the trees
  • Bio:

    Well I am a reverse sidecut convert (Praxis, pontoon, ARG), basketball is good when there is no snow. Deep Pow, hike to turns and trees. Fast cars and big choppers. God designed the ski terrain and it always amazes me what amazing natural terrain features set up, and how there are different year to year and season to season.

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196 vs 186

4FRNT Skis Renegade Limited Edition Ski

4FRNT Skis Renegade Limited Edition Ski

Rating for this product: 5 January 8, 2012

Well will ski 196 this week after all last season on 186. These skis kill it in all conditions except bumps. No speed limit and super quick in trees, steep coolies, groomers whatever. Amazing design

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Great features

Orage Gibson Bib Pant - Men's

Orage Gibson Bib Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 4, 2012

Love the features, sizing is a little small and ended up with XL for a little for relaxed fit (35" waist on me). Legs could be longer, but features cut and price ar espot on for this bib. Very comfortable, color and tech is top notch

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Norrøna Trollveggen Jacket - Men's

December 16, 2011

I have birch green patch on my lofoten pant and it is bright. Like lime flourescent, but cool. it screams look at me in this avalanche

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Interesting and burly

Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant - Men's

Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 December 16, 2011

So far just have it in the living room. Purple is like grapejuice, and lime is bright. Quality is burly. I'm 34-35 waist depending on day and burgers & inseam is 34. Large was too tight and XL was just right. Will likely test this winter and give better review. But finish and features are top notch. True test will be blower and trees. Nice semi freeride fit with XL, but large would never work.

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Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant - Men's

December 12, 2011

So prefer a looser fit. usually get XL. Waist is 35" and usually two layers of shirts. Large or XL?
Also how purple is purple? how muted is green?

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Patagonia Powder Bowl Pant - Men's

December 1, 2011

They fit normal around waist and are true to size. Lining is mesh, somewhat thicker than burton lining, and soft like the inside of R1. knees are articulated and flex is pretty good

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In store review

Burton [ak] 2L Apex Gore-Tex Bib Pant - Men's

Burton [ak] 2L Apex Gore-Tex Bib Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 October 19, 2011

Seemed a little thin, mesh lines only, no fleece at all. Seemed like a good idea gone a little weak. Just sayin, more durable and fleece seat and knees would help

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Nordica Jah Love Alpine Ski

September 14, 2011

So cant find BSL mount line. Anybody got dimension from tail in cm to mfr rec line?
These things are fat

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Tyrolia Peak 12/15/18 Fat Brake

September 12, 2011

Will this work with deadbolt 15?

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Runs over badgers and small children

Black Diamond Megawatt Ski

Black Diamond Megawatt Ski

Rating for this product: 5 March 24, 2011

Sick in any condition, skis chop like your riding in po, skis pow and pops and porpises really well. Basically kills it, way too easy for a ski this big. Great on groomers with FKS, carves awesome.
188 and I am 188 with gear, great combo

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Rossignol 2011/2012 Super 7 Ski

February 15, 2011

OK gear guru,

What is the weight of 188 & 195. Last years 195 was 12 lbs. Heavy. How bout this years? What is 188 weight?

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So far so good

Norrøna Røldal Gore-Tex Perf. Shell Insulated Pant - Men's

Norrøna Røldal Gore-Tex Perf. Shell Insulated Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 November 15, 2010

Insulation is lighter than 100G, maybe 60G. Gore tex is nice finish and fit is freeride. Not baggy, but not tight. Got L and I'm 34-36 and they fit good. Style is awesome and Green is lime and looks good. Could have more insulation, but I will have to ski in Montana to know for sure. Good choice for style, fit and color. if it had more insulation or I knew for sure the insulation weight (most companies list it, Norrona does not) I would give it 5 stars. Well the fit is funky. More euro than i like when skiing. if you zip in maybe, but zipper is weird with other non norrona jkts

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Westcomb Flow FX Hooded Jacket - Men's

October 25, 2010

Westcomb site shows Absynthe as a solid color (no white) and darker than your pic, be a dear and take a gear guru pic for us manly men.........thanks, is it tall tee, or tech?

http://westcomb.com/product/insulated-waterproof-breathable/17/flow-fx-hoody.html

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Look Pivot 18 Ski Binding

August 10, 2010

What is the real weight of this binding. Specs I find say 5.6 lbs, is this accurate?

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Rossignol FKS 140 Ski Binding

August 10, 2010

What is the real weight of this binding. Specs I find say 4.8 lbs, is this accurate.

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Burton 2L GTX Shelter Pant - Men's - 09/10

July 21, 2010

Do these have fleece seat and knee?
Do they have the hanging mesh lining throughout, thanks

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good and Bad

Holden Anton 3L Jacket - Men's

Holden Anton 3L Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 June 17, 2010

The good - C change fees nice, light and seems like a great concept. Cut is sharp and sleeves are very long.

The Bad - Color is more red and hood and is not articulated so with the collar up the hood is bunchy and does not lay flat (see Burton AK for flat hood)

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Norrøna Røldal Gore-Tex Perf. Shell Insulated Pant - Men's

April 23, 2010

How slim are they? I have 34/35 waist and want some baggyness!
Comments on sizing and inseam would be helpful

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Great stuff

I/O Bio Merino Contact Loose Tight - Men's

I/O Bio Merino Contact Loose Tight - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 April 6, 2010

buy one size up for comfort.
Lightweight, nice feel and seamless.
Works well with my insulated bib.

No stank and good product

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Best breathable waterproof ever

Westcomb Vapor FX Hooded Jacket - Men's

Westcomb Vapor FX Hooded Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 1, 2010

Amazing breathability. You just don't overheat. Very protective from water and wind it just sheds everything. Size up if you want to layer. I am 6'3 and 180 with long arms and athletic build. Large was too tight for comfortable layering. Also xl arm length is much better. So convert to event and you will be great

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Solid protection

Pro-tec IPS Vest Protector

Pro-tec IPS Vest Protector

Rating for this product: 4 December 30, 2009

Fit is comfortable and it is lightweight
The protection is in good spots
a little more chest protection would be helpful

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Breathes no matter how warm you get

Westcomb Mirage Jacket - Men's

Westcomb Mirage Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 27, 2009

Seriously amazing. Never overheated even when I was hiking in waist deep snow up a ridge. Sizing Is true and allows layering. Pockets are limited but four good sized ones. Color is bright enough to be seen, nut not 80's bright

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Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's

May 4, 2009

6 2 180, wear L arcteryx. large here seems rigght.

Also do you think VIO POV will fit in chest pocket

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Pricey and seem cheaply made

Marker Duke/Jester 132mm Brake

Marker Duke/Jester 132mm Brake

Rating for this product: 3 March 13, 2009

Separate option for $50, wow pricey, and they don't seem as sturdy as my STH. Tryed them, went back to solly

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Ripping jacket, warm and dry

Burton AK 2L LZ Down Jacket - Men's

Burton AK 2L LZ Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 12, 2009

Great jacket. Gore tex, windproof, warm. Great in colder climates like utah, jackson and montana. And of course AK.

great pockets, light weight jacket for the warrmth and long sleeves and drop skirt. Can snug up up all ssections and laugh at below zero powder while eveyone else runs.

It is big, I normally wear a L and got medium. But it fits great. Dont fear the price, worth every penny.

Oh, hit a few tree branches, no signs of wear, durable

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Patagonia Rubicon Puff Pant - Men's

August 2, 2008

Are the jacket to pant interface parallel to ground tabs like helly hansen pant

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Great all mtn ski

4FRNT Skis MSP: My Environment All Mountain Ski

4FRNT Skis MSP: My Environment All Mountain Ski

Rating for this product: 5 May 1, 2008

Skiied on ice and some powder. Great ski, quick turner, light an stable

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Lightweight wool

I/O Bio Merino Contact Zip T-Shirt - Men's

I/O Bio Merino Contact Zip T-Shirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 March 24, 2008

Good first layer for quick moisture transport, neck is a little snug

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Very stylin

Backcountry.com Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's

Backcountry.com Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 24, 2008

Very stylin, warm and snug
Not good as mid layer while skiing, will stink from synthetics

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weird

I/O Bio Merino Contact 3/4 Tights - Men's

I/O Bio Merino Contact 3/4 Tights - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 March 24, 2008

lame color, but not a bad pant, snug

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awesome

The North Face TKA 100 Pant - Men's

The North Face TKA 100 Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 24, 2008

very warm, great as warm layer or as sweat pant for chillin apre, or on walks around town on cold nights

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SKi sock rocks

Lorpen Superlite Merino Wool Ski Socks

Lorpen Superlite Merino Wool Ski Socks

Rating for this product: 4 January 16, 2008

Good sock. Could be a bit warmer, however it was second day of use without washing and like 0F out. Sturdy, supportive and did not smell. Give it a 4 only due to price

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Boxer guy buys in

CW-X Mesh Brief - Men's

CW-X Mesh Brief - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 January 16, 2008

I am a boxer guy, but wanted to try something different. Very breathable and good support.

Pricey is reason for the 4

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Cool hoody

Salomon 900 Hoody Zip Jacket - Men's

Salomon 900 Hoody Zip Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 September 26, 2007

More practical than typical cotton or fleece. Pretty waterproof and warm. the true test will be in Jackson or Utah, but holds up to the sink-proof test = water rolls off.

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Tough and good deal on pants

The North Face Prodition Convertible Ski Pant - Men's

The North Face Prodition Convertible Ski Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 30, 2007

Great pants, tough, warm, waterproof. Worked great at -2 in Utah Pow.

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bulletproof

The North Face Free Thinker Pant - Men's

The North Face Free Thinker Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2006

As always Gore-Tex rocks. Light insulation and great venting make a good combo for hiking for the goods. Bulletproof in the trees and it has six pockets. The pants rock.

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like I'm in my living room

The North Face Prodigy Down Jacket - Men's

The North Face Prodigy Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 8, 2006

This jacket is awesome. I was in Utah with 8-12F weather and an inch of snow an hour. I was warm and dry while my buddies were cold. It was just like being in my living room except with fresh deep powder.

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ski does it all

Fischer Atua 96 Alpine Ski

Fischer Atua 96 Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 February 8, 2006

Freeskier says ski of the year, I say ski of the decade. Wow, groomers, crud, chop, windblown, and of course deep pow. I saw it all on last trip and this ski crushed it. It’s great with the jump turns and medium to short radius in the trees. Very lightweight, but super stable when straight lining big faces.

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Warm dry puffy

Burton AK Continuum Down Jacket - Men's

Burton AK Continuum Down Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 5, 2006

Great puffy. I was in two feet of Utah fresh with temps in the teens and sugar snow fallin. The whole time I was warm and dry like I was in my living room.

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Merino wool rocks

Icebreaker Skin200 Legless Pant - Men's

Icebreaker Skin200 Legless Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 5, 2006

Very comfortable and broad temp range. Good for low temps or snowshoeing

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Bring all your gear

DAKINE 60-40 Convertible Rolling Gear bag - 9700 cu in

DAKINE 60-40 Convertible Rolling Gear bag - 9700 cu in

Rating for this product: 5 January 26, 2005

Wow, what a bag. Its huge and tough. The ability to break into two bags is great and the compartments are great for seperating gear. Best travel bag ever.

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Extreme pant

Spyder Vail Pant - Mens

Spyder Vail Pant - Mens

Rating for this product: 5 December 21, 2004

The Spyder vail pant is the most comfortable pant I have ever had. It is flexible, warm on cold days and yet vents can be opened for warmer days. It survived the Snowbird trees and ridge hikes where I punish equipment. A great pant,top quality, well worth the money for diehard extreme skiers.

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see in the white out

Oakley Wisdom Goggle

Oakley Wisdom Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 November 15, 2004

Great lens for white out, best visibility possible in low light. Used at mammoth in the pea soup with less than 10 feet visiblity and could see.

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Great for bright days

Oakley Wisdom Goggle - Iridium Lens

Oakley Wisdom Goggle - Iridium Lens

Rating for this product: 5 November 4, 2004

Skiied halloween at mammoth and these goggles worked great for the blinding california sun. Got some snow in them when I rested after hiking into a ridge and they dried quickly and stayed clear as soon as I started down the run. Great venting, Oakley is the best.

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