cephus80

These are some great shorts! Not sure if I have the current or past model, but I particularly like the slash style front and back pockets that are huge and positioned perfectly so that you're not sitting on the stuff in your back pocket! The picture does not represent this well enough, but it's very cool and I've never seen that on other shorts. The material is also great and quick-drying. I am curious to check out the Prana Mojo's in comparision after looking at all the great reviews. I was also in the market for some new board-shorts, but might consider holding off and seeing how these or the Prana's serve in this capacity due to their quick-drying material. As far as size, I wear a 32-33 in all pants, jeans, shorts (6' and 175lbs) and a medium is perfect. Check 'em out, I think you'll be happy!

This thing gets the job done. Tough material with sturdy ring to keep it open. Mine is the older version without the belt loop problem mentioned in previous comments, which from the looks of it and review of comments is better than the current design. Anyway, it's a chalk bag. It holds chalk, you can get your hand into it while it's held open, it closes to prevent spillage, and it looks cool with the arc'teryx skeleton logo. If the price were half, it would be perfect.

I've had the recon for a few years now (older model, but pretty much the same thing). It has held up very well and has great features. The front pouch is useful for just tossing in frequently accessed items. Stow-away hip belt is great for when you need it and nice to be able to tuck it away when you don't. All seems, zippers, etc seem to hold up very well with no problems encountered so far. Pouch in main pocket holds my laptop perfectly. I have yet to use it with my hydration bladder. The only negative that I can think of is the price is a bit high for what many use as a kids daypack, but this can be used for much more!

I've been climbing in the 5.10 Mocs for a few year now and they are great. I wear a size 9.5 street shoe (as measured on one of those foot measuring devices with socks off), and I wear the Mocs in a size 8.5. These were very tight originally but have stretched and are now perfect (comfy while climbing, but not what you want to stand around in too long). Very sensitive and sticky, great for edging, smearing, and crack climbing. I love the slipper design, nice to be able to just pull of and on when you need to with no lacing. They have held up well through many days of gym and outdoor granite sport climbing and bouldering. I know there are many great shoes out there these days at great prices, but if sized right and given a good break in, this one will not dissapoint!

Great basic and surprisingly comfortable harness! I have climbed in a BD Bod harness for the past few years and recently "upgraded" to a BD AL Momentum when I needed to retire the old Bod harness for safety. Tharness was everything I needed and nothing I didn't. I'm a bit surprised to report that the first couple uses of my BD AL Momentum has actually been LESS comfortable than the Bod (likely due to less width in leg loops. Anyway, either of these harnesses are great and with important gear that is weight bearing/life-dependant like a harness, the difference in price should be viewed in my opinion as trivial. Get the one that feels right for you. Surprised to see the Seth Morrison review from a few days ago for the Alpine Bod! If he's using it then, hey, how bad can it be! I would have thought they would have had him decked in some super bells and whistles harness at 3-4 times the price of this one. Love your work Seth! Keep it up and be safe!

Great basic and surprisingly comfortable harness! I have climbed in a BD Bod harness for the past few years and recently "upgraded" to a BD AL Momentum when I needed to retire the old Bod harness for safety. Mine is a little bit different (Bod not Alpine Bod) in that it has a little bit of padding around the waist belt and has a belay loop. Anyway, this harness was everything I needed and nothing I didn't. I'm a bit surprised to report that the first couple uses of my BD AL Momentum has actually been LESS comfortable than the Bod (likely due to less width in leg loops. Anyway, either of these harnesses are great and with important gear that is weight bearing/life-dependant like a harness, the difference in price should be viewed in my opinion as trivial. Get the one that feels right for you. Surprised to see the Seth Morrison review from a few days ago! If he's using it then, hey, how bad can it be! I would have thought they would have had him decked in some super bells and whistles harness at 3-4 times the price of this one. Love your work Seth! Keep it up and be safe!

That model's a MAN BABY, YEAH!!!