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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

Go for them under your snowpants they dont look bulky and stil work great.

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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 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 Venture Jacket - Men's

November 14, 2010

Id try the XL and if you dont like the fit go for the Large.

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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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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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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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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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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 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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Sweet venting system

Smith Variant Brim Helmet

Smith Variant Brim Helmet

Rating for this product: 5 November 10, 2010

This is sweet helmet with the best vetilation system. Its really nice being able to adjust the airflow in and out of your helmet.

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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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Nice shovel

Backcountry Access Companion EXT Shovel

Backcountry Access Companion EXT Shovel

Rating for this product: 4 November 9, 2010

This shovel is sweet for the money but the top shaft is a little wobbly when digging in harder snow. It is quite effiecint for moving lots of snow.

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GoreTex

The North Face Mountain Pant - Men's

The North Face Mountain Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 8, 2010

The goretex in this pant make it one step up from the varius guide. If you want a pant that does it all this is it.

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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

If I were you Id try the Mountain Hardwear Android it is just about the same jacket.

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Never be cold!

The North Face Dunmoran Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's

The North Face Dunmoran Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 8, 2010

A sweet hoodie that is good for sitting at the lodge or a layer under your jacket.The windproof layer is great for windy spring skiing.

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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

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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Light and fast

Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel

Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2010

From digging out your buddy to building big kickers this shovel does it all.

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no more bruised knees!

Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad

Black Diamond Telekneesis Kneepad

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2010

The best way to save your knees.breathabilitty is great on warn days.

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for backcountry lovers

G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin

G3 Alpinist Climbing Skin

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2010

light yet strong going up the perfect combination.

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Up or down

G3 Targa Telemark Ski Binding

G3 Targa Telemark Ski Binding

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2010

A great lightweight backcountry binding.It is very stable on any snow conditions.

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Nice

Rottefella Rottefella Cobra R8 Binding

Rottefella Rottefella Cobra R8 Binding

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2010

A sweet all around binding with movable cartridges.

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A sweet shell.

The North Face Apex Bionic Softshell Jacket - Men's

The North Face Apex Bionic Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 November 7, 2010

A great spring skiing jacket or a nice mid layer for those colder days.

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