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Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad
November 17, 2010
They fit very well under clothes you hardle notice that you have them on.
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Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad
November 17, 2010
There a pair.
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Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad
November 17, 2010
They dont restrict any movment and after a while you feel bare with out them.
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Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad
November 16, 2010
With such adjustable straps they would surley fit you.
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Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad
November 16, 2010
Go for them under your snowpants they dont look bulky and stil work great.
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Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad
November 16, 2010
They adjust alot so dont worry they will fit you.
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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 16, 2010
Id try the varius guide the shell fits very well but any shell would work.
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The North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 16, 2010
Its on the back right shoulder.
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
The varius guide works very well with jacket.
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
Its made in mexico
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
It works really well with some jacket you just have to make sure its compatible.
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
This isnt great for layering being that its so bulky this more of a fall sweater.
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
This thing is bulky and not wind proof try the windwall 1 jacket.
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
Yeah these are a sweet deal ecspecially if you like bright colurs.
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
This jacket is very bulky and not at all wind resistant try the wind wall 1
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The North Face Classic Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
Try the wind wall 1.
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The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 15, 2010
Go for a medium that way you can grow into it
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2010
Id try the XL and if you dont like the fit go for the Large.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2010
They are very different jackets the comstock is more breathble less versitle jacket were as the venture is very water and wind proof.
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2010
A meduim would fit good if you relly want to layer try the Large.
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2010
Around and xl would be perfect if it fit him length wise in the arms.
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2010
This one would be okay but it dosent have that long of a life span but if your looking for a good shell at a good price go for this one.
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2010
Id try the Arc'teryx Alpha SL its a better jacket.
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2010
Does this jacket have avery thick liner? thanks
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2010
Its not fully wind proof but as ong as you dont take it out in a hurricane it will be fine.
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 14, 2010
Id try a small but a medium would last longer if you want to grow into it.
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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski
November 14, 2010
The 188 would be a much better fit.
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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski
November 14, 2010
These things are super sturdy and preform really well in crud but I would not recomend getting stuck on ice.
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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski
November 14, 2010
Its a sweet ski to tele on I ride the 167 and its awsome its good for any condition.
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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski
November 14, 2010
Its the exact same ski just with better graphics.
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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski
November 14, 2010
Id go for the 188 it would give you the best float for your size.
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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski
November 14, 2010
Id go for the prophet 115 they are a playful light ski. The side stash are pretty stiff so there not the best on hard pack.
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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski
November 14, 2010
Id go for the bd justice they are really light and with a slight rocker its easy to break trail.
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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski
November 14, 2010
The 181 would fit you perfectley but it might not give you the best float.
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K2 SideStash Alpine Ski
November 14, 2010
Id go for either this ski or the gotama they are both good skis for any condition.
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Black Diamond Havoc Ski
November 12, 2010
Id try the k2 hippy stinx. they are a light weight very forgiving ski.
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Black Diamond Kilowatt Ski
November 12, 2010
Definatley one 185 you will feal a huge difference in flotation between the two.
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
November 12, 2010
Go for the 180s there turn radius is pretty good and there quite forgiving.
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
November 12, 2010
go for the kilowatt its a good all moatain ski but it has a 95mm waist so it preforms well in powder
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
November 12, 2010
Go with the line its a little less stiff and really fun in tight trees
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
November 12, 2010
No it dosent have any rocker its more of a versitile ski than full out powder.
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
November 12, 2010
Go for the 125 or bigger so you get the most traction.
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
November 12, 2010
Id say go in between and go for the killowat. its a light ski that youd be able to turn and with a 95mm waist it would float you in powder.
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
November 12, 2010
Id go for the killowat its a super light ski that is perfect for touring. Its quite flexy so wouldnt want to get stuck on any ice.
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
November 12, 2010
There a relly solid ski. You might start to see cosmetic wear after the first year or so but nothing that will affect the preformance.
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Black Diamond Verdict Ski
November 12, 2010
Go for the verdict its a super fun super light ski.
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Black Diamond Justice Ski
November 12, 2010
Go for the bds of if you want to stick with k2 try the pontoons.(169 size)
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Black Diamond Justice Ski
November 12, 2010
The megawatt would be exellent if you spend your time sreddin pow.
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Black Diamond Justice Ski
November 12, 2010
If your just using it for striaght pow go for the megawatt or another ski would be the k2 pontoon.
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Black Diamond Justice Ski
November 12, 2010
Id go with the zealot it is a little more stable in varible conditions but with a 110mm under foot it will still rock in powder.
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Black Diamond Justice Ski
November 12, 2010
Id go for the justice or if you really want a powder specific ski go for the bd megawatt or the k2 pontoon.
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Black Diamond Velvet Ski - Women's
November 12, 2010
Id go for these the k2 shes piste or the g3 jam.
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Black Diamond Joule Ski - Women's
November 12, 2010
I d wax them berfore you take them out.
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Men's
November 12, 2010
Some stuff is made in canada but the majorety of it is made in china.
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Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski
November 12, 2010
Id say the 184 they would fit you better
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Volkl Katana Alpine Ski
November 12, 2010
If you are doing much turing or in tight trees go for the 190.
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Atomic Bent Chetler Ski
November 11, 2010
Id say about a 6/7 on the scale
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K2 Kung Fujas Alpine Ski
November 11, 2010
Yeah they rock for telying the whole mountain. the 09/10 model have a sweet all mountain rocker witch lets you ride anything
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Black Diamond Megawatt Ski
November 11, 2010
yeah the zealots would be much better bacuse wats are a powder specific ski.
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Line Eric Pollard Pro Ski
November 11, 2010
If you dont ride switch pow another choice would be the K2 pontoons or the karhu team 130.
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Line Eric Pollard Pro Ski
November 11, 2010
There still exellent preformance wise.
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Line Prophet 100 Ski
November 11, 2010
No it dosent but its wide egnough under foot that its good in any condition.
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Line Prophet 100 Ski
November 11, 2010
I have teleied on the prophet 100 and its really nice in any condition. it handels really well on groomers and rides well in powder. With a turn radius of 17m its okay in tight trees or moguls. i have never riddin the s3.
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Volkl Gotama Ski
November 11, 2010
Its okay for the odd switch landing but it wouldnt preform well switch in powder.
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Volkl Gotama Ski
November 11, 2010
I dont know the weight but it is really nice for touring because it is considerbly light.
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Armada JJ Ski
November 10, 2010
If you plan to do much touring i would go for the G3 targa elle but if you just ride resort id chose the Black diamond O2 or the Rotellfela R8.
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Black Diamond Drift Ski
November 10, 2010
Would this ski be fat enough to ride really deep pow?
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Armada JJ Ski
November 10, 2010
They would be great for touring and would work great if you got to ride deep stuff coming down.
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Armada JJ Ski
November 10, 2010
Go for the jjs they are a better made ski with a shorter turn radius for tight trees and moguls.
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K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski
November 10, 2010
These would be ok but if you just ride forward id go for the k2 pontoons there more soft snow specific.
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Black Diamond Traverse Ski Poles
November 10, 2010
If you get stuck on hard pack would pole stay stable.
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Black Diamond Zealot Ski
November 10, 2010
What would be a good ski to telemark on? I need a light weight powder ski.I am 13 years old and I weigh about 110 pounds
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The North Face Mountain Pant - Men's
November 9, 2010
yes they have the same suspender system.
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K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski
November 8, 2010
Is this the best ski for switch pow on telemark?
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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K2 Pontoon Alpine Ski
November 8, 2010
Im 13 and I need a good powder ski to telemark on. What would be the best one?
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The North Face Apex Bionic Softshell Jacket - Men's
November 8, 2010
No it is just a softshell.
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The North Face Apex Bionic Softshell Jacket - Men's
November 8, 2010
If I were you Id try the Mountain Hardwear Android it is just about the same jacket.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
The North Face Terra 35 Backpack - 2150cu in
November 7, 2010
What pack would work better for backcountry skiing this one or the off chute 26?
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Line Sir Francis Bacon Ski
November 7, 2010
The JJs are nice but the bacons ride better switch
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Line Sir Francis Bacon Ski
November 7, 2010
I am 13 years old and need a good powder ski to teley on. What would be better the lin sir francios bacon or the phrophet 130?
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