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Rick Willauer
Camper/Hiker // Skier // Mountain Biker // Backpacker
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Bio:
Born and raised in central Washington. Hanging out just waiting for the next pow turn, that pristine single track, or that line ripping steelhead.
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- #60 of 485 - Ski & Boot Bags
- #126 of 558 - Heart Rate Monitors
- #131 of 565 - Lightweight Gloves
- #132 of 331 - Hydration
- #157 of 505 - Shovels
- #158 of 611 - Guys' Sandals
- #166 of 1,848 - Snowboard Accessories
- #196 of 954 - Kayak Accessories
- #207 of 692 - Rolling Gear Bags
- #247 of 501 - Lanterns and Accessories
- #294 of 1,529 - Men's Long Underwear
- #297 of 1,159 - Men's Midweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #298 of 2,399 - Car Racks
- #313 of 949 - Men's T-Shirts - Short-Sleeve
- #321 of 1,048 - Men's Casual Shoes
- #336 of 3,601 - Backpacks
- #350 of 774 - Water Treatment
- #354 of 5,314 - Women's Jackets
- #356 of 625 - Hydration Packs - Small
- #366 of 1,774 - Summer Accessories
- #374 of 641 - Lightweight Hiking Socks
- #374 of 966 - Men's Accessories
- #374 of 916 - Kids' Footwear
- #391 of 2,621 - Sunglasses
- #398 of 702 - Navigation
- #404 of 547 - Water Reservoirs
- #406 of 1,939 - Winter Packs
- #417 of 1,789 - Alpine Fat Skis
- #420 of 561 - Audio Accessories
- #426 of 730 - Polarized Lifestyle Sunglasses
- #443 of 903 - Lifestyle Sunglasses
- #461 of 1,040 - Alpine Ski Bindings
- #463 of 1,902 - Daypacks
- #471 of 779 - Avalanche Safety
- #473 of 2,226 - Luggage
- #495 of 1,082 - Men's Ski Boots
- #500 of 4,666 - Men's Fleece Jackets
- #522 of 817 - Men's Underwear
- #541 of 763 - Lighting
- #541 of 4,343 - Men's Footwear
- #560 of 1,521 - Men's Trail Running Footwear
- #567 of 1,152 - All Mountain Skis
- #571 of 1,092 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
- #587 of 1,058 - Canister Stoves
- #588 of 1,243 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
- #607 of 2,672 - Women's Pants
- #643 of 1,094 - Goggles
- #645 of 1,468 - Men's 3-in-1 Jackets
- #661 of 5,970 - Guys' Outerwear
- #672 of 1,187 - Women's Trail Running Footwear
- #682 of 2,646 - Men's Rain Jackets
- #708 of 1,757 - Cross Country Skiing
- #736 of 2,143 - Cookware
- #744 of 862 - Women's Accessories
- #779 of 4,877 - Alpine Skiing
- #792 of 2,141 - Ski Gloves
- #808 of 2,057 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
- #816 of 2,630 - Goggles
- #864 of 1,542 - Headlamps
- #906 of 2,131 - Socks
- #930 of 1,961 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
- #944 of 4,087 - Men's Shirts
- #1,046 of 1,284 - Climbing Accessories and Training
- #1,047 of 2,520 - Men's Ski Pants
- #1,065 of 6,920 - Men's Jackets
- #1,258 of 4,481 - Women's Fleece Jackets
- #1,292 of 2,715 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
- #1,346 of 1,739 - Trail Running Hydration
- #1,469 of 3,108 - Men's Ski Jackets
- #1,912 of 2,695 - Gloves
- #2,162 of 3,089 - Men's Technical Shells
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Rossignol Super S7 Ski
May 9, 2010
Its all a matter of opinion. I personally liked the S7 a lot. However, that does not mean that you will like them more.
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The North Face Osito Fleece Jacket - Women's
May 9, 2010
Nope not really. The fleece probably started to pile once you washed it. I'd suggest washing in Nikwax fleece wash if you didn't do that.
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Roxy Corvette Jacket - Women's
December 22, 2009
just a shell. yes the sizing on this is pretty big so you will definitely have lots of room. It's also a pretty long jacket.
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DC Chalet WR Boot - Girls' DO NOT USE
December 20, 2009
childrens
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Rossignol SAS 110 Sensor3 Ski Boot - Men's
December 20, 2009
Not sure about this specific boot, but Lange and Salomon boots tend to run wide. unfortunately in this case your best bet will be trying them on.
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Patagonia Capilene 3 Zip-Neck - Long-Sleeve - Men's
December 20, 2009
that would work for ya. I'm 6'2" 220 and the L is pretty snug on me. The cap 3 material doesn't necessarily provide a compression fit but the XL would be a good fit on you.
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Patagonia R2 Fleece Jacket - Men's
December 20, 2009
Nope. They make the R1 pullover which is not as warm.
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DAKINE Key Lock
December 16, 2009
Yeah if you position the boards correctly.
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Rossignol Super S7 Ski
December 16, 2009
Go with the 195! The rocker is gonna make it ski a little shorter.
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Armada JJ Ski
December 12, 2009
yeah, the tip and tail rocker will make them ski a bit short. So i think the 175 would work for ya.
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Salomon Z10 Ski Binding
December 11, 2009
Yeah more then likely they would be. The din range is from 3-10 and you usually want to be set in the upper middle end of that range, so if you're a "type II" or a lighter "III" skier then these would be great.
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Yakima Fork Lift Bike Carrier
December 9, 2009
check the yakima site for compatability with your car. You will need one lock core for the rack and it will lock it to the crossbars as well as lock the bike in the rack.
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Volkl Gotama Ski
December 9, 2009
178. they'll ride a little shorter then they actually are due to the rocker.
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DAKINE Boot Locker - 4200cu in
December 7, 2009
So all you want to hold is an adult helmet and boots and a childs helmet and boots? If so it would be a tight fit, but would work. If you want it to hold adult boots and an adult helmet and childs helmet then it would definitely work. The bag is surprisingly big.
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Line Prophet 90 Ski
December 6, 2009
Depending on what you want them for but I think you're best bet would be the 172.
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Columbia Ballistic Glove - Men's
December 6, 2009
No. They are windproof fleece which is not waterproof.
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K2 Coomback Ski
December 6, 2009
It really depends on what kind of skiing you'll be doing but I think the 167 or 174 would be best for you. 167 would be better suited for all mountain use. The 174 would be better for a backcountry only use.
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Arc'teryx Bora 65 Backpack - 3720-4330cu in
December 6, 2009
its pretty cool. Not too bright. The picture is actually pretty accurate to the actual color.
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SmartWool NTS Midweight 1/4-Zip Top - Men's
November 30, 2009
It depends on the type of activity you're looking to wear it during and the temps at which you wish to do them at. If you're looking to do a vigorous activity in moderate to cold weather then yeah it would work as your mid layer. If you're looking to a low exertion activity in cold weather then it probably would not be warm enough as a midlayer. Their term midweight is not the same as midlayer. Midweight refers to the insulation it will provide. I would definitely view this as a base layer. Not exactly sure what your height/weight has to do with its ability to keep you warm.
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OneBallJay 4WD Wax
November 30, 2009
Wax, an iron (any old iron will work), scraper, and something to buff things up, like some news paper.
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Hestra Cloud Nine Glove
November 30, 2009
They don't remain waterproof forever with applying some kind of waterproof material. I'd suggest the Nikkwax leather waterproofing wax. Apply that stuff all over the leather parts of the glove in accordance to the directions on the Nikkwax bottle.
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DAKINE Heli Pro DLX 20L Backpack -1200cu in
November 30, 2009
It's diagonal. It's retractable so that it can get out of the way incase you are not using the ski carry.
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Oakley Crowbar Exclusive Goggle
November 30, 2009
The persimmon is the clear orange tinted lens and is suited for flat to low light and has a light transmission of 62%. The fire iridium lens has a mirrored finish to it and is more suited for medium to bright light. its light transmission is 16%. The lower the light transmission the less light that is allowed through the lens. So persimmon is for lower light and the fire iridium is for brighter light.
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Eagle Creek ORV Super Trunk 36 - 8200 cu in
November 30, 2009
As long as your load is under the airlines weight limit and you use TSA locks, then you'll be fine. I recently spent 6 weeks in India and found a rolling piece of luggage rather cumbersome. If I were in your shoes I would be looking at packing lighter and going for a backpack.
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Armada ARV Ski
November 30, 2009
It depends how confident you think you'll be on a bigger ski. I'm 6'2" 220 and have a pair of 189's that will sometimes feel cumbersome. I think that since you are looking for something with all mountain performance that the 175 will be better suited for you.
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Scott P4 Ski
November 30, 2009
First off the early rise is not the exact same as a reverse camber it will help generate more flotation in pow, but will still remain stable. I would not go with the 191 at your height and weight especially after coming off a 172. I would stick with something around 180 and 95-105 at the waist. These would definitely work for you as powder specific boards just stick with something a little shorter then 190
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Hestra Heater Glove
November 30, 2009
charger does come with the gloves
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Rossignol Phantom SC97 Ski
November 30, 2009
If you're going to be skiing all over the mountain I would go with the 180. The will be more manageable in tight spaces and will still provide ample flotation in deep snow. If you plan on being in mostly wide open areas I would go with the 185. They will be a little more stable and high speeds and give a little bit more flotation but in exchange will be less nimble.
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Rossignol Voodoo Pro BC110 Ski - Women's
November 30, 2009
The rocker will help the skis float more in deep snow. Since the ski is very wide (110 at the waist) they will still be a little slow going from edge to edge which makes them turn a little bit slower. While a shorter ski can correct this somewhat you should definitely try to get out on a pair of these before making a purchase.
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Arc'teryx Scorpion Pant - Women's
November 29, 2009
The gore-tex softshell material has a little bit of flex to it, but it is not that significant. I would check out a product made of the material in person to see if it offers what you are looking for.
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The North Face Heckler Backpack - 2050cu in
November 26, 2009
The Heckler is a bigger bag and works great for a school bag. It can fit a macbook and about 3 thick text books. The recon gets a bit more cramed with a computer and books in it. I'd go with the Heckler.
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Patagonia R1 Fleece Pullover - Men's
November 26, 2009
All cuts are the same for the discontinued and current models. I would consider it a relaxed fit. The jacket does not have a skin tight fit, but is not baggy like the Snap-T pullover
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DAKINE Boot Locker - 4200cu in
November 22, 2009
Fully packed this would a little big to fit as a carry on. If you don't pack the top compartment you will be fine.
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Oakley Soft Vault Sunglass Case Large
January 8, 2009
The large softfault is very big I would say you have a 95% chance of your sunglasses fitting.
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Yakima King Cobra Bike Mount
January 6, 2009
It is usually the key that gets the number on it not the core. To get the cores out you should go to a yakima and thule dealer and ask if they have an uncut key this is how you get the cores out. PS they have to be unlocked to get them out.
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Oakley Spike Sunglasses
January 6, 2009
Since BC.com doesnt seems to have them in stock right now, I'd check out the Oakley website and look in to there custom shop.
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Spyder Freeryde Gore-Tex Outturn Jacket - Men's
January 3, 2009
I tried this jacket on in the store the other day and the hood seemed small for a helmet, so the answer to our Q would be no.
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Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's
January 3, 2009
It is made from GOR-TEX softshell material which is full waterproof. The jacket is also has fully taped seems.
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Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's
January 2, 2009
The stingray is a a little on the short side, but the sleeves run true to size. As far as getting cold, this jacket will NOT provide any insulation. You would want to look in to an insulation layer to go underneath. Try a heavier fleece or a lightweight down jacket to go under it.
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DAKINE Heli Pro 20L Winter Pack - 1200cu in
December 27, 2008
I've used it as my school backpack and it hauls everything just fine as long as you aren't hauling huge text books and binders.Although you see these everywhere on college campuses I would not consider this an ideal book bag. that is unless you like little room for actually carrying books and like your pens and pencils to be jumbled up in the bottom of an organized pocket.
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