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Great for cycling

Zeal Tensai Sunglasses - Polarized

Zeal Tensai Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 5 March 24, 2010

The fit is perfect for active sports. I prefer the styling of my Orbs, but these are really ideal for mountain biking and such. The contoured fit both keeps them in place and keeps the wind out of your eyes but without any fogging problems. Great quality too.

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My everyday glasses

Zeal Orb Sunglasses - Polarized - Women's

Zeal Orb Sunglasses - Polarized - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 March 24, 2010

Definitely my favorites. They're really cute and I love the big lenses - you get very unobstructed vision. And the lenses are surprisingly durable. I've forgotten to bring a case or leave them in the car when I go skiing and they have survived being shoved in a pocket without getting scratched.

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Love them!

Zeal Airestream Sunglasses - Polarized - Women's

Zeal Airestream Sunglasses - Polarized - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 March 24, 2010

Love these glasses - they fit well and stay put when I'm mountain biking in them, and the lenses are beautifully clear.

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Amazingly warm!

Black Diamond Absolute Mitten

Black Diamond Absolute Mitten

Rating for this product: 4 January 12, 2010

Definitely the warmest gloves I've ever tried/owned. But if you're buying these, they are for maximum warmth, not dexterity! I've tried skiing in them on an extremely cold day and I found it somewhat challenging to keep a steady grip on my ski poles. They're big and fluffly and insanely warm, and so far I've had no problems with durability.

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awesome

Black Diamond Prodigy Glove - Men's

Black Diamond Prodigy Glove - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 12, 2010

These look great and feel great and keep my hands surprisingly warm (I have notoriously cold hands). The removable liner is great for drying them out fast. And I've found on really cold days I can stick a disposable heat pack between the liner and the glove to keep my hands warmer. Dexterity is great and the leather is really soft but durable.

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good design

Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Mitt

Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Mitt

Rating for this product: 4 January 2, 2007

I bought these for skiing - I always have cold hands and was hoping they'd help. The long gaiters on the wrists do help keep the wind out - and they're thoughtfully built to be able to adjust easily. They're a little bit bulky to deal with ski pole straps, but not too bad. And so far they seem well built and durable. Unfortunately, my hands still get cold. They do accommodate disposable heater packs nicely though, so they're working fine. I think I have Reynauds syndrome causing my cold hand problems though, so I think these would be VERY warm for the average person.

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my favorites

CW-X Insulator Pro Tights - Women's

CW-X Insulator Pro Tights - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 December 19, 2006

My only complaint is that I love these things so much I need to buy more or do laundry every day... Very comfortable and supportive. I've worn them about 15 or so ski days so far, and they help my legs to feel good, and are reasonably warm. I still wear another layer or two when it's really cold, but they're just right for average ski weather.

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supportive but not 100% comfortable

CW-X Sport Support Bra - Women's

CW-X Sport Support Bra - Women's

Rating for this product: 3 December 19, 2006

It is very supportive and fits well, but when I've worn it all day for skiing, the mesh portion irritates my skin. But it's great for shorter things like trips to the gym, etc.

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Perfecting the basics

Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket - Women's

Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 December 18, 2006

I've used this jacket for about 20 ski days so far (mostly resort skiing and a couple of touring days). It's very lightweight, perfect for touring, and has just the very basic features, but the fit and function are ideal. The hood works very well over a helmet - keeping you warm without limiting visibility or movement. Cuffs, sealed seams, and zippers, etc. are all just right - as you'd expect from Arc'teryx. It's light enough for the warmest ski days and I can just add layers the colder it gets. And I really love the blue color. ;)

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Nice!

Smith Prodigy Turbo Fan Series Goggles

Smith Prodigy Turbo Fan Series Goggles

Rating for this product: 5 December 18, 2006

I bought these for my husband - he always has problems with fogging goggles and Smith Turbo Fan goggles are the only solution that works for him on storm days. With the sensor mirror lenses, he's mentioned that they let in too much light for bright days, but they're excellent for storm days, so it's a good combination with the anti-fog fan. Excellent quality optics, as usual.

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