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Ali Samieivafa
Skier // Camper/Hiker // Backpacker // Mountain Biker
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- #6 of 2,536 - Car Racks
- #6 of 571 - Snowboard Bags
- #9 of 1,116 - Men's Ski Boots
- #11 of 783 - Avalanche Safety
- #12 of 2,648 - Helmets
- #12 of 1,079 - Alpine Ski Bindings
- #19 of 2,745 - Goggles
- #27 of 4,991 - Alpine Skiing
- #32 of 2,190 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
- #34 of 1,065 - Goggles
- #37 of 897 - Alpine Park and Pipe Skis
- #38 of 671 - Men's Performance Tights
- #45 of 1,609 - Headlamps
- #47 of 520 - Shovels
- #48 of 613 - Telemark Ski Boots
- #52 of 1,431 - Alpine Touring Bindings
- #62 of 1,366 - Climbing Accessories and Training
- #62 of 1,290 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
- #66 of 872 - Men's Snowboard Pants
- #72 of 599 - Avalanche Beacons
- #72 of 1,941 - Kids' Jackets
- #82 of 1,181 - Alpine Touring Boots
- #87 of 2,079 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
- #95 of 1,867 - Alpine Fat Skis
- #97 of 1,016 - Kayak Accessories
- #108 of 3,221 - Men's Ski Jackets
- #108 of 1,027 - Mittens
- #108 of 1,801 - Cross Country Skiing
- #124 of 1,161 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
- #126 of 1,404 - Backcountry Snowboarding
- #140 of 1,981 - Daypacks
- #181 of 1,855 - Men's Winter Boots and Shoes
- #185 of 5,342 - Women's Down Jackets
- #292 of 2,233 - Ski Gloves
- #296 of 2,632 - Men's Ski Pants
- #370 of 2,892 - 3-Season Tents
- #376 of 3,223 - Men's Technical Shells
- #387 of 5,214 - Men's Softshell Jackets
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Giro Remedy S Carbon Helmet
April 5, 2011
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Thule Vertex Bike Rack - 2 Bike
March 8, 2012
yes you can, it folds down to almost a 45 degree angle and depending on ur car height your bikes might touch the ground but that should not be a problem
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POC Lobes Goggle
February 27, 2012
I have a big head with XL/XXL helmet size and this fits great on my face
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Anon Solace Goggle - Women's
February 10, 2012
use the microfiber carrying case that came with the goggles to clean the outside of ur goggles, try ur best not to touch or clean the inside of the goggles as you would damage and remove the ani fog coating...
there are few tips for not getting fog in ur goggles... for one, try not to take ur goggles off and put them on ur forehead as the sweat will create fog, also when you have your goggles on make sure the surrounding of the goggles is in touch with ur skin and not overlapping with ur beanie... also if you wear a mask make sure ur exhale air is not guided towards ur goggles..
if you think u already damaged the anti fog inside ur goggles, try one of the antifog wipes which u can find online or at ur sporting stores.. or contact Anon and see if you can get a replacement lens
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Electric EG2 Goggle
February 10, 2012
orange lenses are preferred for the low light conditions and low visibility overcast days, they are also sufficient for the sunny days although a mirrored darker lens will block more light and will be more comfortable but an orange lens is definitely a choice if you're gonna buy only one lens
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Oakley Tanner Hall Signature Crowbar Goggle
February 10, 2012
I believe Airbrake and crowbar are the biggest they make..
U should also look at POC Lobes, Electric EG2, Dragon APX which are ginormous....
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CW-X Expert Tight - Men's
January 31, 2012
I use these for skiing and they work great in keeping me dry and warm but is not water resistant and will get wet in the water...
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Rossignol Fun Girl Jr Ski - Girls'
January 14, 2012
no it's not
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The North Face Apex Bionic Softshell Jacket - Boys'
January 12, 2012
this is not a good jacket for skiing as it is not waterproof and it's not warm enough, look at North Face Embarco or other waterproof insulated jackets
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Tubbs Mountaineer Series Snowshoe - Men's
January 9, 2012
you only need 1, they come as a pair
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Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's
January 8, 2012
no, it only has the little cell phone/ipod zippered pocket on one side
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Swix Phantom Edge File Holder
January 8, 2012
for the base I just take the file out and put it flat on the base and sharpen the edge
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Inno Racks LowDown Cruiser Cargo Box
January 6, 2012
yes it fit, and no, you don't need anything else to mount this on
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Thule Mountaineer ES
January 6, 2012
[L x W x H] 91.5 x 28.2 x 16.6in (232 x 71.6 x 42.1cm)
plenty of room for 5 skis
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Contour GPS HD Camera
January 4, 2012
no it doesn't
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The North Face Slasher Cargo Pant - Men's
January 4, 2012
since these are ski pants there's a good amount of room in the shin area for boots so I would imagine it's also enough room for shin guards and the slasher cargo is pretty baggy too
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POC Iris X Goggle
January 4, 2012
yes, I would try POC customer service for maybe a warranty replacement fist, but a quick search on google will give you replacement lenses for around $20-25
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Thule Transport Trunk Organizer
January 4, 2012
this is pretty sturdy and it's made of nylon, it's not waterproof per say but it's more of water resistant
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The North Face Heckler Backpack - 2080cu in
January 4, 2012
yes it does and it has a buckle on the sleeve to hold it tight.
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Rossignol Experience 98 Ski
January 3, 2012
these are big bold skis, I recommend you stay with 180s, 188's will be faster but also harder to control and unless you're a big mountain charger which you might very well be (not judging your young age) I would stick with 180s and enjoy the power and stability of these badass skis in every condition
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Yakima 58 Inch Round Bar - 1 Pair
January 3, 2012
48" is good for your car with enough room for two bikes, 58" will stick out too much
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DC Radar Lite Snowboard Bag
January 3, 2012
no it doesn't have wheels
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Kershaw Knives Black Gulch Knife
January 2, 2012
China
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K2 Extendable Rescue Shovel
January 2, 2012
the $74 version which is called rescue shovel PLUS comes with hardware necessary to build a sled with your skis which is bunch of straps and plastic pieces to make the job easier
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Bern Berkeley Zip Mold Helmet with Knit Liner - Women's
January 2, 2012
these helmets are great all year round helmets, this is also a bike helmet when you remove the knit liner that comes off easily and should be warm enough for vermont in feb!
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DC Tamo Wheeled Snowboard Bag
January 1, 2012
the bag is 66" (167cm) long and you should be able to fit both of them in them quiet easily.. if you take the bindings off the board and put it in the board sleeve, it will leave you with plenty of room for the skis and clothes
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The North Face Terra 55 Backpack - Women's - 3350cu in
January 1, 2012
it has enough room for multiple day trip depending on what kind of equipment your taking. It has room for sleeping bag, a tent, and other small gear and your clothes but if your in a area where you need to take a bear can or any special equipment (climbing, ski boots...) this might be a little small
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Lange RX 120 Ski Boot - Men's
December 31, 2011
the shell sizes are the same, just different liner and footbed
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Thule Universal Pull Top 6pr w/ Locks
December 31, 2011
yes, this will fit your factory crossbars
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Thule Universal Pull Top 6pr w/ Locks
December 31, 2011
you need the whole roof rack setup, click on the "build your thule rack" on top right of this page and it will take you through it.
you might also want to check yakima.com for their version. this rack will work with either system
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Oakley Lava Pant - Men's
December 30, 2011
these are actually not too baggy and will be fine for skiing, the only downside about skiing in snowboarding pants is them being too baggy and flopping around as you're going fast
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Inno Racks LowDown Cruiser Cargo Box
December 30, 2011
yes they use the U bolts which go around your crossbars
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Hestra Army Leather Gore-Tex XCR Glove
December 30, 2011
you actually should do it first time, they don't come treated from the factory
http://hestragloves.com/en-us/good-advice/glove-care/
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Bern Berkeley Zip Mold Helmet with Knit Liner - Women's
December 30, 2011
yes you can buy the winter kit right here on backcountry and it does come with the goggle clip, just search for "bern knit" and make sure you get the right kit, I believe Bern Berkeley is "ZIPMOD"
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GoPro LCD BacPac
December 29, 2011
yes it does.
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Empire Attire Simon Dumont Signature Ski Pole
December 27, 2011
this is just like other scott poles, perfect scott grip and lightweight but solid at the same time.
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Salomon STH 12 Ski Binding
December 27, 2011
these are perfect, Salomon STH line is one of the best. used by a lot of top skiers for reliability and performance. the 12 is a good choice for your size and will be still fine if you loose weight, I recommend these binding for sure.
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Electric EG2 Goggle - Polarized
December 26, 2011
this is one of the widest, also check Dragon APX and POC Lobes
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Mountain Hardwear South Col 70 Backpack - 4275cu in
December 26, 2011
one on each side with the tips tied together is the best and most balanced way
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Mammut Alyeska Jacket - Men's
December 23, 2011
yes, it is fixed!
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Thule Universal FlatTop 6 Rack
December 23, 2011
this will fit your factory rack just fine, but this is just a ski rack and if you don't have a basic rack and crossbars on your roof, you need to get that separate, go to thule.com for the fit guide.
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Backcountry Access Float 36 Winter Backpack - 2197cu in
December 22, 2011
no you can't have them in your carry-on and you might run into problems even checking them in. the best way is to mail them to your destination or just buy them when you get there from a ski shop.
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Tecnica Cochise Boot - Men's
December 22, 2011
68.5oz, 1938gr per boot
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Gregory Serrac 35 Backpack - 2013-2257cu in
December 20, 2011
yes they have lifetime warranty and a great customer service!
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Salomon Rocker 2 Ski
December 19, 2011
2100g (170), 2250g (180), 2420g (184), 2525g (192)
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Black Diamond Stiletto Telemark Ski Boot - Women's
December 19, 2011
Usually half sizes use the same shell as the whole size, so 23 and 23.5 have the same shell, just a different inner liner and insole
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K2 SideStash Ski
December 19, 2011
nothing major, for this year the rocker tip starts a little bit earlier, everything else stayed the same
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Marker Jester Ski Binding
December 19, 2011
you should go with something with a lower din setting as you probably should have your din setup in 4-5 range depending on your ability
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Rossignol 2011/12 S7 Ski
December 17, 2011
S7 has a full wood core and it's a little wobbly and soft at high speeds, great ski for powder, you should look at super 7 which is basically S7 plus a sheet of metal (titanal) and that makes it stiffer for those super high speed runs..
if ur getting the s7 I think the 178's would be a safe choice
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Empire Attire Empire Ski Pole by Scott
December 17, 2011
Click on the little tape measure icon where it says "size" on the top right corner under the price...
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Burton AK 2L Cyclic Gore-Tex Jacket - Men's
December 17, 2011
I would go with the small
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The North Face Apex Bionic Softshell Jacket - Men's
December 17, 2011
the Elevation jacket is insulated and also has a removable hood, totally different animal than this apex bionic, you can wear this bionic one from a windy summer night too a cool winter day where the Elevation can keep u warm in much colder conditions
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4FRNT Skis CRJ Ski
December 17, 2011
I would go with the 180's if you're a "good" skier, 184s will be too much for you in the trees
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Sierra Designs Veranda 4 Tent - 4 person 3 season
December 16, 2011
it's actually pretty easy with color coded poles and the way some of them are pre connected.
if you practice with it at home, you should be able to put it up in couple of minutes..
here are more details on how to set it up and more pics
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=593555
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Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon
December 16, 2011
you should call BCA directly @303.417.1345, they have great customer service and probably replace it for you.
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Armada JJ Ski
December 16, 2011
depend on your skiing ability, you should also look at Armada VJJ which is a women specific ski with softer flex and a little bit lighter than these.. but if you're a strong skier and don't think women's skis are stiff enough for you, 165 is a good choice for your size
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Thule Atlantis 2100 XT Cargo Box
December 16, 2011
yes, this will fit fine on your car
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Thule Hitch Ski Carrier
December 16, 2011
yes and no, this is a ski attachment for thule hitch racks and also spare tire bike rack which is called "spare me" that attaches to your spare tire and then this attachment will mount on it
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Salomon STH 14 Driver Ski Binding
December 15, 2011
I would go with the 16s although u'll be fine with 14s but will be pushing the spring close to it's limits and it's safer not to! for $50 it's worth having the ease of mind more than anything!
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Salomon Twenty Twelve Ski
December 15, 2011
try Salomon STH 16 or any of the STH line... bombproof bindings with a long history.. can't go wrong with them
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Backcountry Access Alpine Trekker Adaptors
December 15, 2011
these are perfect for your use! the only drawback compare to a full AT binding is the convenience... otherwise these are great! BCA also makes crampons for the trekker for hard pack and ice.
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Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Freeride Package
December 15, 2011
This kit is for both the skier and the rescuer, these are the minimum equipment every skier should carry while skiing around possible avalanche terrain, the way the beacon works is that when you strap it on in the morning and turn it on, it automatically on the "send" mode so if you get caught under an avalanche, your friends and other rescuers will turn their devices to "search" mode and they will pinpoint the person wearing it..
Also it takes practice to get used to using the beacons in a case of emergency. you also need the shovel and the probe to determine the exact location and dig up your friend in case that you're the rescuer.
there are many avalanche awareness classes, so check with your local resort..
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Yakima LoadWarrior
December 15, 2011
Yes , this fits the impreza flat crossbars perfectly. Subaru racks are made by Yakima and are compatible with most yakima accessories.
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Armada AK JJ Ski
December 14, 2011
depends on your skiing style.. if ur a big mountain charger and an aggressive skier go with a 195
185 will have less swing weight and more forgiving, but if ur looking at these skis ur probably know what u want so go with the 195
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Marker Duke Ski Binding
December 13, 2011
this is one of the best ones out there but still won't feel as secure and sturdy as your traditional alpine bindings.. basically you can't have best of both...
although the new Salomon Guardian 16 that was just launched last week promises downhill dependability with touring functions..
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Yakima LoadWarrior
December 13, 2011
this is a perfect size basket for a jeep wrangler, but this is just a basket, u need a base rack and crossbars to mount this on.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
DAKINE Tour Snowboard Bag - Women's
December 12, 2011
no, they don't have wheels, look at dakine high roller
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Salomon Quest 14 Boot - Men's
December 12, 2011
whole sizes and half sizes have the same shell size, the only difference is the liners
go try a 27.5 and if it fits, go with it and it will pack out almost a half size
hope this helps
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POC Spine Ergo BUG Armor
December 12, 2011
ergo bug has a more comfortable cushion layer
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Smith Hustle Helmet
December 12, 2011
yes, of coarse! the 3M tape of gopro mount will stick to anything
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The North Face Nuptse 2 Down Jacket - Women's
December 12, 2011
700-fill goose down
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Korkers IceJack Boa Boot - Men's
December 12, 2011
yes, they are made of aircraft-grade stainless steel
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Hestra Ski Cross Mitten
December 12, 2011
no there are nothing separating the fingers inside
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K2 ObSETHed Ski
December 6, 2011
short answer, No
although these skis perform well on the groomers, they are not comparable to an all mountain ski with a traditional camber and no rocker, you should look into a ski with no rocker and maybe around 100 waist or less, sounds like 90% of your skiing is on groomers, these skis are more 70% powder 30% other
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