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andisandi

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Eh....

Sorel Caribou Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 December 17, 2006

So my roommate bought me these boots at the beginning of the winter season here in Breckenridge, CO. I thought they looked like bomber winter boots but I was wrong. They are waterproof, but they are SO uncomfortable. I need to buy some footbeds for them now because I never wear them. I would rather wear my Vans in the snow than these because my feetsies hurt!!!!

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Not a good fit

Yakima Q Towers - set of 4

Rating for this product: 2 December 17, 2006

I had these on my old 98 Ford Ranger. They really didn't fit that great and I would say I wasn't that confident in my stuff staying on my roof with this system.

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FUN

Tributary Strike Inflatable Kayak

Rating for this product: 5 December 17, 2006

I paddled one of these babies down the middle fork of the Flathead River in Montana. Wow, what can I say. It was an unforgettable experience. It is definitely a fun boat, but it kind of bucks when you hit big rapids which in turn causes you to get flipped out of it. This would be a really fun boat to play around in on more mellow rivers and lakes, but from my experience with it I wouldn't take it on anything over Class II.

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The Go-To of kayaks

Perception Carolina Series Kayaks

Rating for this product: 4 December 17, 2006

I've paddled a bunch of Carolinas and always have had fun in them. This boat is so versatile and easy to paddle. It's stable and it tracks well. It is made out of a durable plastic so I didn't worry about bashing it on rocks when pulling into shore. I like the hatches, store my food and extra clothes for day trips in there. My only complaint about this boat is that the cockpit seems a little small for someone that is 6 feet tall with long legs.

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Security-priceless!

Yakima Bow/Stern Tie Down

Rating for this product: 5 December 17, 2006

I love these tie downs because if I am going far with my boats I feel more secure about having them on the roof with these bow/stern tie downs on there. You always get a little lift when you have kayaks on top of your roof but when I crank these down it really cuts that out. Love em.

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Small

Spy Vega Sunglasses

Rating for this product: 2 December 17, 2006

I agree with the reviewer above, these glasses fit really good on my head but they are too small in the lenses. I guess if you had a really small face they would fit, either that or put them on your kid. I don't wear mine!

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Small fit

Smith Anthem Regulator Spherical Series Goggles- Women's

Rating for this product: 2 December 17, 2006

I have 2 pairs of these goggles. They fit small, low profile. I like the mirror lens for sunny conditions. The sensor mirror isn't all it's cracked up to be. In fact I choose my persimmon Spy goggles over the sensor mirrors on cloudy days.

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Not the best

Yakima 48 Inch RoundBar - 1 Pair

Rating for this product: 2 December 17, 2006

So these bars are good QUALITY. But I've had Yakima and Thule stuff and Thule is definitely better with their square bars. Stuff just stays up there better for sure.

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Quality bags

SealLine See Dry Bags

Rating for this product: 4 December 17, 2006

I have a bunch of Sealine bags and I love every one of them. I have one of these see through ones and I like to use it for FOOD. I put clothes and personal stuff for river trips in non see through ones. I like using my clear one for food so I can dig out what I want while I'm on the river really fast.

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Good stuff

Adventure Medical Ultralight & Watertight .9 First Aid Kit

Rating for this product: 5 December 17, 2006

I like this bag because it has everything I need and it's so lightweight. This is what I throw into my bag when I go for a day hike. I threw in a few extras like pain killers and matches. This is essential for anyone hiking in the backcountry.

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Sooo light

Giro Nine.9 Helmet

Rating for this product: 5 December 17, 2006

I have a few different helmets including this one. It's so unbelievably light compared to my old Giro helmet. I love how the vents have removable pads so when it's hot I take them out. I like how big the vents are so I don't overheat. All of my goggles fit really well with this helmet.

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Love it

Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman Jacket - Women's

Rating for this product: 5 December 17, 2006

I really like this jacket because it's so CUSH. The feeling of the fleece is unlike any other kind of fleece out there, and it's super cute. I usually wear a large but found this particular jacket to run really small so I had to sign up. It has a nice cut to it, not boxy like North Face fleeces.

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Yumyum good

Snowbird 1 Day Adult Tram Ticket

Rating for this product: 4 December 17, 2006

I really like Snowbird. I never had a day there when I thought the snow sucked, it was always great. They have all sorts of terrain, something for everyone. Mineral Basin is very awesome, a different world from the front side. P.S. Ski patrol at Snowbird is exceptionally awesome.

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Oh how I love you...

Powder Mountain 1 Day Adult Lift Ticket

Rating for this product: 5 December 17, 2006

Alta is the best place to ski ever. Not only is the skiing and snow great but the scenery is just absolutely unbelievable. And a major plus, NO SNOWBOARDERS!!!!!

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Great bag

The North Face Cat's Meow Sleeping Bag: 20 Degree Polarguard

Rating for this product: 5 December 17, 2006

I really like this bag mostly for all the features it has. It's super lightweight and bombproof. I really like how the pull tabs on all of the zippers are glow in the dark. I'm a chick and I have the guy's version because I'm so tall and it still fits great. It packs down pretty small.

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Love Nalgenes

Nalgene Lexan Narrow Mouth 1 Pint

Rating for this product: 3 December 17, 2006

So I have a bunch of Nalgenes and I love them to death. They are indestructible. But this one is so hard to clean because of the narrow mouth that I almost never use it!

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Oh yeah....

Perception Eclipse Series Kayak w/ Rudder

Rating for this product: 5 December 17, 2006

So this boat rocks pretty much. It's the CADILLAC of kayaks. I found it to really track well in the water, but it does feel a little squirrelly when there's an undercurrent. It was almost hard to keep it going in a straight line at times. Stronger paddlers definitely. I like the rudder but it doesn't help noticeably unless you're in a really rough situation. The material that it's made out of is nice and shiny but seems like it could break easily.

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Fun boat

Old Town Loon 100 Kayak

Rating for this product: 4 December 17, 2006

I like this boat because it's really easy to turn around on a dime. It's suuuuper stable (it's really wide). The seat is really comfortable and there is plenty of room in the cockpit. It doesn't track that great if you're trying to tour for a long time but it does good in moving water and stuff like that. I thought it was kind of weird that the cockpit on it was sooo big. That kind of defeats the purpose of having a sit in kayak, doesn't it? But just throw on a spray skirt and you will be fine! And actually if you had a small dog you could throw them in there in front of you.

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Hold on!

Lange Freeride 120 Ski Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 17, 2006

Okay so my landlord has these boots and I have stolen them a couple times to use with my carving skis at Breckenridge. These boots are SO STIFF. Oh my geez. I usually ski on Garmont G Rides, but those are nowhere as stiff as these Langes. They are really good for racing around and freeriding (hence the name). I didn't like the way they felt when I landed off jumps because they were so stiff. But the stiffness really gave me so much control in carving, I felt more secure turning and going faster.

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Solid winter boot

Columbia Titanium Ice Dragon ll Winter Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 11, 2006

I think this is a good boot. The vibram soles are really good in the snow. They're super warm. My boy likes them for snowshoeing because of the little lip deal on the back for a more bomber connection. He also hooks his gaiters on the D ring, nice feature.

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Nice dromedary bag

MSR Dromlite Bags

Rating for this product: 4 December 11, 2006

The 6 liter bag is good for extended trips where water is sparse. It's easy to fill right from the river and add a water purifier. It’s great for hanging in a tree for a shower or to wash hands before cooking. The only downfall is that carrying six liters of water is pretty dern heavy.

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Awesome

Naxo nx21 Alpine Touring Binding

Rating for this product: 5 December 11, 2006

I like these bindings a lot. Mounted on K2 Public Enemys. They make the ski a lot stiffer underfoot, but that's good, right? Great action on the touring part and good quality/durability.

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Good little stove

MSR Pocket Rocket Stove

Rating for this product: 4 December 11, 2006

I like this stove because it's small and has an adjustable flame. It's downfall is that the flame goes out really easily when it's windy out.

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About that....

Columbia Ballistic Vest - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 December 11, 2006

The vest is comfortable but it doesn’t do a great job keeping warm in the cold. Seems like most Columbia stuff, fashion, not function. Boo.

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Good little stove

MSR Pocket Rocket Stove

Rating for this product: 4 December 11, 2006

I like this stove because it's small and has an adjustable flame. It's downfall is that the flame goes out really easily when it's windy out.

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