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Jay Reader

Snowboarder // Backpacker // Boulderer // Biker

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    45º17'50.69"N, 111º25'34.34"W
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    Originally from planet earth. Caged most of life in SE Wisconsin. Released to the wild of Big Sky, MT in '06. Home has been found. Snowboarding, cycling, hiking or scrambling around occupy most of my "living" time. You belong outside and I'll see you there!

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Hestra XCR Mitt

Hestra XCR Mitt

Rating for this product: 5 March 5, 2009

If your hands get cold in these, then you probably have a circulation problem! These are "waterproof ovens" for your hands and the quality of these mitts can't be beat.

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Good pack for most of us

Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package

Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package

Rating for this product: 5 March 5, 2009

It kills me to see people give products poor ratings for size when the size/capacity is listed! Yes, it is 690cu in small, but I have been able to pack (1) pair of gloves, (1) pair of sunglasses, (1) Sigg 0.6L water bottle, (1) hat, (1) light fleece underlayer, (1) transceiver, (1) 2-way radio, (1) ziplock of jerky, dried mango and fruit snacks and (1) wallet...all at the same time w/o any trouble! I could probably fit some skins in there too. This is a slick, well designed, minimalist pack that makes a lot of sense for all those who know how to pack a pack and don't want/need to look like a sherpa. If you need more capacity, check out the Outlaw or Covert.

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Great Goggles!!!

POC Lobes Goggle

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2009

Never fogged(NEVER), 30 second swap for lenses and unparalleled optics and vision. These have the sickest styling out there and really stand out for all to envy. I have gotten countless compliments and everyone seems to want to know were I got these. I have these paired w/ the Smith Hustle helmet and the integration is seamless!!! Replacement lenses can be found at ski-depot.com and the Pink lenses are the best for low/flat light conditions, contrary to previous reviews. The Champagnes are OK, but man up and get the Pink if you want to see in poor conditions(I have tried all the lenses). If you want attention and beautiful piece of equipment, get the POC Lobes!

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Great Helmet, so-so audio

Smith Hustle Skullcandy Audio Helmet

Smith Hustle Skullcandy Audio Helmet

Rating for this product: 4 March 4, 2009

The fit, airflow and styling of this helmet is great! I have POC Lobes goggles and they integrate very nicely. The audio jack in the earflap is something to be desired. Mine floats around and I have to search for it when plugging in. I don't know if this is isolated or a bigger problem.

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Two thumbs up!

Oakley Hijinx Sunglasses - Polarized

Oakley Hijinx Sunglasses - Polarized

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2009

Yeah, they are big(not obnoxious). To list these for a "medium" face is a bit much, but if you can provide a med/lrg face, you will love these glasses! Great optics, huge field of view and the O Matter frames are superlight, comfy and strong. The ladies love 'em!

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Great pack, customer service

Arc'teryx Silo 40 Backpack - 2319-2746cu in

Arc'teryx Silo 40 Backpack - 2319-2746cu in

Rating for this product: 5 March 4, 2009

Super comfy, bullet proof construction and if you have issues, Arc'teryx has customer service right up there w/ backcountry.com. Been attaching my board to this pack all winter and the system is holding up like new! Fish-mouth opening makes it so easy to pack and offers great accessibility to anywhere within the pack. Really slick design and clean-looking; not too much going on on the outside so you don't look like you belong in the Himalayas.

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Will not disappoint

Burton T6 Snowboard

Burton T6 Snowboard

Rating for this product: 5 November 21, 2008

The Burton T6 delivers on all accounts! I acquired my first T6 in Dec. /06 and just put my order in for this year's model and couldn't be more stoked. This board is so fast! Nothing is faster when you point this thing and it carries great speed thru your turns due to unbelievable edge control! The T6 has confidence building stability from take-off thru landing and it just mauls thru the crud, crust, and slop with little effort. The base is absolutely sublime to ride and fairly easy to work with when you have to put some TLC to it. Nice move to the black base for those repairs.

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