John N McConnell

Works just fine, great given the cost. Mostly use for early morning runs in the winter when the days are short.

I installed these in my Variant Brim over my last ski trip, and used them to play back songs from my iPhone. Good idea, imperfect execution tho:

Pro's -
1) Sounds pretty good, surprisingly good even. Balanced, with a lot more bottom end than I expected.
2) Quick disconnect is really nice when stopping for a beer / snack / snog.
3) Simple controls work well, even in gloved hands

Con's -
1) The added bulk in the Variant's ear pad / liner makes the helmet pinch my ears slightly. Not enough to require a change of helmet or audio system, but enough to make me "annoyed"
2) The button doesn't answer iPhone calls (although it does work as a speaker / mic once you answer the phone). This means that a ringing phone requires a dive into the layers to press "answer." Not a big problem, as when I am skiing, I don't like to answer the #$%$ phone... only J#$k@#$es do that ;-)

Overall, totally loved it. The ease of control meant I could rip with my tunes... and still convince my wife I was paying attention to her!

Truly a comfortable, nice goggle. Lot's of lens options. I've never had it fog. Ever. Works well with my Helmet (smith variant brim.. of course, that only makes sense, right?). Downside? Not really easy to change lenses.. the mechanism isn't awesome.

Turns like crazy, ski's a bit short (go a bit longer than you'd expect.. tip and tail rocker and all that). Works well on groomed stuff and okay in the crud. Not sure I buy that the tip shape helps with flotation, but it works well enough. Confidence inspiring most of the time.

Turn's fast and hard, like's to play around a lot. Prefer's to stay on edge as opposed to run flat and hard. Not wide enough to float, but works out just fine most of the time. Inspire's confidence and likes all the turn shapes. Nice ski

Ski's on hardpack like a normal, sidecut, cambered, ski. Love's to rip and turn hard. Then, in the deeps fluffly stuff, it ski's like a big powder board. Works in moguls pretty well to. Overall, I am totally in love.

Cheap. Like as cheap as a belt can get. Works well enough to hold up the pants. Oh yeah, and it pops the tops on frosty cool ones, making it extra awesome.

I love this thing. Best midlayer I've ever worn. Warm enough on it's own to wander around Telluride at night in February (you might need to stop into the Last Dollar for a warm up.. but hey.. it's a down sweater!), and just perfect under a shell. Dries quickly, and holds it's loft well. The fabric is delicate, but then again, that's why it is so light and packs up so small.... 100 percent recommended. Fits fairly trim (I am 5'-10", 185 lbs and the medium is just barely big enough)

Things I love - 1) the fabric is awesome, wicks moisture, is warm, soft and comfortable. 2) The fit is snug and the craftsmanship is good.

Things I don't love 1) Why is there a tag on the seam right where you would want to wear it? How about printing on the inside like others do?

Great gator overall (once I removed the tag with a sharp knife and a little patience.

Nothing fancy, just a good LED and simple switch. Good to keep in your pack or travel with.

This is my preferred base layer for skiing. Comfortable, wicks moisture well, and the zip let's you cool off quickly when you are hiking up Palmyra peak or to the Gold Hill chutes. If you run cold (I run warm), you should definitely consider the Capilene 3 midweight as a base layer.

Works well for most cold aerobic activities, alpine skiing, etc. I prefer a thin layer under a shell, but I run pretty warm, so you may want to try the Cap 3 midweights if you run cold. Fabric is nice to the touch, itch free. Waistband is comfortable and doesn't dig or anything odd. Washes up really well and doesn't seem to hold odors. Super excellent base layer!

Great socks. Smartwool socks are 100% itch free, stretch in all the right ways, do not bunch or sag, and wear fairly long. These are working really well for my Alpine endeavors. They keep my feet as toasty as can be.

Great for a ski bag! Kept me from drying out at altitude. Love the big opening / closure mechanism. Simple and bulletproof. The bite valve is good, but does leak a little.

Truly the perfect size for Telluride. Big enough for a water, snacks, a layer, and ski's when you are hiking up Palmyra peak. Small enough to ride up the lifts without taking it off.

Great pole. Light, strong. Good basket. Flicklock makes adjusting really easy when you want a little more length for that uphill work

After a week skiing in Telluride, these have worn in nicely and I am completely in love. Worked absolutely fabulously. Not the warmest gloves, on a storm day, you probably do want some mitts, but for a nice day, they are perfect. Use the Nikwax leather creme and they keep getting better!

Just survived a week in the San Juan mountains. Bibs worked extremely well, and I cannot complain at all. Stayed dry, warm, and comfortable the whole time. Lot's of pockets, good details. Strongly recommend trying these out!

Just spent a week in the San Juan mountains in Southwest Colorado. The Bombshell jacket held up really well. Dry, breathable, and comfortable skiing and around town. Definitely worth the investment

Nice heft, chunky blade. Nice handle with great texture and nice grip. Action is a bit stiff, but all told, I think it will work out well.