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    I love gear. The more the better. Used to work at a retail shop now I shop here. Love Skiing, climbing but most of all, love whitewater kayaking.

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Marmot Maxima Softshell Jacket - Men's

Marmot Maxima Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 February 16, 2009

Overall its ok, it has windbloc so that is nice. The fit is outstanding for me (5'9" 180lb with wide shoulders - I bought the large). It fit nicely as an outer coat so that I can still layer under the jacket. MY MAIN problem is that the fabric sux eggs. The soft shell snags. My finger nail caught the fabric and pull a thread on the jacket so now I have a snag hanging off the coat. I do not recomend this jacket for rockclimbing at all. I would use my BC Shift Welder for climbing as that fabric is BOMBER!

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Good for beginners too

Burton Custom Snowboard

Burton Custom Snowboard

Rating for this product: 5 January 30, 2009

I'm a beginner and this board is smooth and not difficult to learn on. The price is a little high but if you can get this on sale, along with the fact that you can grow with this board then it is worth the money.

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Fits like a glove

Burton Ion Snowboard Boot - Men's

Burton Ion Snowboard Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 30, 2009

Light and responsive, Although I'm a beginner I can grow into and with these boots. They are fantastic and it fits like a glove.

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Can't be better

Arc'teryx Minuteman Pant - Men's

Arc'teryx Minuteman Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 29, 2009

It's light, durable, waterproof, windproof, easy to layer. What else can you ask for besides a lower price. These pants have gone skiing with me through out the country and canada and it's held up fabulously. The pockets are just the right size that forces you NOT overload the pockets. The side venting zips have come in handy. The belt helps you keep the pants up in you happen to have a bad wreck.

Sizing - street pants I wear a 33 waist and 30-31 length. I got a Large. Its a bit baggy and the length a LITTLE long BUT overall it fits well. I'm just between sizes and the medium was a little tight around the waist especially when I start to wear stuff under the pants.

If you can get a deal on these then I highly recommed these pants.

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Great Climbing Jacket

Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 29, 2009

Perfect for climbing where the length is short enough that the jacket does not get caught in the belay device. The large is what I got, I'm 5'7 170 with broad shoulders so the athletic fit is just perfect. There's enough room that I can still layer and that I don't feel bulky.

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Best ever

Arc'teryx Gamma AR Softshell Jacket - Men's

Arc'teryx Gamma AR Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 29, 2009

This was my first soft shell ever and ever since I've compared how jackets should fit to this Gamma AR. The athletic fit (wide shoulders, triangle cut) just made me feel at home. This jacket gives you room on the shoulders and it doesn't pull your sleeves when you raise you arm. It does not have windbloc or any gore-tex so it breaths very well. Its perfect for spring or fall days. It layers very well for winter excursions. Perfect climbing jacket since it is short so that the jacket does not get caught in the belay device. I'm 5'7' 170 and I have a Large. LOVE IT. Do understand the DWR does wear off so you may need to retreat it every other year.

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OVER Rated

Patagonia Active Classic  Boxer - Men's

Patagonia Active Classic Boxer - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 January 29, 2009

its ok but if you consider the price, its a bit over rated. 1) the seams on in the rear so it can chaff your butt. 2)Its suppose to wick moisture away from your body by dispersing moisture. Think about that for a minute, Do I want moisture from that area of my body spreading? Answer is NO. Again, it alright but nothing spectacular.

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Old style better

The North Face Denali Fleece Vest - Men's

The North Face Denali Fleece Vest - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 January 26, 2009

I got mine from 15 years ago and I LOVE mine. The Vest is perfect for layering under a Jacket then a shell. I thought figure I might get a new one in a differnt color but when I tried out the new one, the SIZING is TOTALLY different. Aside from sizing the cut was different. It is longer now so that heat escapes from bottom. Now that TNF has gone mainstream this piece is geared more for wearing as a outer layer. I'll stick to my old Denali Vest where its shorter and the elastic around the waist keeps the heat where it should be. The old sizing allows me to use my old vest for any technical activities where as this new version does not because it is too bulky especially the length.

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Patagonia R4 Fleece Jacket - Men's

Patagonia R4 Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 25, 2009

I'm 5'7 175lb athletic frame with wide shoulders, I own a large. Its roomy enough for me to layer another 200 weight fleece under. Sizing is pretty Patagonia standard for mens. Personally I feel the large is a little bit bigger than an ARC large as well as a TNF & MHW Large. Its similar to a Marmot Large in terms of sizing.

Its Patagonia quality and Patagonia pricing. The length is a little longer than I like but overall the jacket is bomber. Blocks out wind very well.

On a recent ski trip where wind chill was (NEG) -40 degrees I wore two 1st layers, 200 weight windbloc pullover, THIS R4, then a GORE-TEX Shell. I was NOT toasty but comfortable enough to ski.

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Vasque Clarion GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

Vasque Clarion GTX Hiking Boot - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 January 25, 2009

I have flat feet as well as low volume feet. I own a size 9 and I've put on about 1000 miles on them. I love these boots, I know I need a replacement but can't seem to find one yet. Their sizing is similar to that of Adidas length as well as width. The ankle lock buckle really keeps your heel in place and the ankle support stays firm and supportive. MY ONLY problem is with the GORE-TEX construction that Vasque uses. The Gore-Tex liner is a true liner just like a sock. Which means that there's Gore-Tex under your feet so that if water get past the rubber sole as well as the midsole, the Gore-Tex is there to protect you.(sarcasm) Personally I don't believe there is a need to put Gore-Tex under your feet, its just another layer to keep your feet warm and cause you to sweat. Regardless, They are the best pair of Hiking Boots I've ever own.

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OK but over priced

Vasque Velocity VST GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's DO NOT USE

Vasque Velocity VST GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 3 January 21, 2009

If you can find a deal, this is a good shoe. Sizing - it fits similar to an Adidas that I have, the GORE held up well. My only problem was that during the break in period the rubber toe cap ripped.

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Pre 2007 much better

Mountain Hardwear Mesa Convertible Pant - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Mesa Convertible Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 January 21, 2009

I agree with the guy who said the pre 2007 is much better. Also I want to add that this non cotton pants don't dry as quickly as other convertible pants I own. They are thicker and feels more substantial than others which causes it to retain the moisture. I would not use this for canoeing or anything wet. This is perfect for traveling and hiking. If wet it will take some time to dry. I'm 33 waist and I have a medium.

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High waist?

Patagonia Twill Cargo Pant - Men's

Patagonia Twill Cargo Pant - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 January 21, 2009

fit geared for people who like their pants to sit at the waist or higher. Patagonia pants traditionally fits that way.

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At First Try

Marmot Maxima Softshell Jacket - Men's

Marmot Maxima Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 January 20, 2009

Just got this a few days ago, sizing is typical. I'm 5'7" 175 with broad shoulders. I got the large and the athletic cut fits well. I still have room for a couple of layers. Sleeves are long enough that when I reach up, they don't pull. The microfleece liner is perfect so that the jacket feels substantial instead of a thin shell. The length is a little longer than a ARC Gamma sv. I got the Jacket in Raven, its BROWN. I really like the fact that this jacket has windbloc. CONS- THE ONLY thing I don't like about this jacket is the zipper and the ridge/tube right next to the zipper. The zipper construction makes the front of the jacket (ZIPPER) really stiff. If you look at the close up picture of the jacket (front zipper) you'll see the big tubes that run along next to the zipper on both sides of the zipper. This construction makes the jacket really stiff in the zipper only.

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CRAZY Collar

Marmot Super Hero Softshell Jacket - Men's

Marmot Super Hero Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 January 13, 2009

Pros:
Fit was good, almost athletic cut like Arc
Gore Tex works really well
VERY LIGHT
Nice pockets
NO problems with zipper
DWR performed well

CON:
Could not get over that Darn Collar. DUDE its huge. EVEN when I unzipped the hood the collar was still gynormus.

I do want to warn people about the sizing. I own 10 yr old Thunderlight and the Tech Sweater from Marmot which I still wear regularly. I own both in MEDIUM and they were loose on me. When I purchase the Superhero I got the Large and it fit me perfect. I'm 5'7' 175lb. with broad shoulder. Either Marmot resize their jackets by making them smaller like TNF, MHW, & ARC or the cut of this jacket is different.

I couldn't get over the collar so I had to return it.

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Darn Collar

Marmot Super Hero Jacket - Men's

Marmot Super Hero Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 September 10, 2008

Its a terrific jacket, quality material, quality workmanship but who ever designed the stupid collar needs to go home. Collar is way too big with the hood in it and difficult if not impossible to fold down. I just zipped off the hood and use the jacket without a hood. If I need a hood, I'll wear a hat or a hardshell over this jacket.

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