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Victor Arko

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  • Stomping Grounds:

    OHIO, New York and the winter trips out west.
  • Bio:

    winter is all I think about, I constantly check weather, and try to either get to the local hill or go out and hit some urbans.

    In the other seasons I am a big backpacker, doing hikes with the M.A.P.S group. I also wakeboard, fish, and basically anything that gets me outside.

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Amazing Hammock

Hammock Bliss Single Hammock

Hammock Bliss Single Hammock

Rating for this product: 5 June 1, 2009

This hammock is great. i take it backpacking, use it in college to relax, and use it at work when i have a break. Packs down extremely small, made of parachute materials. Drys super quick. It says it can support 300 or 400 lbs (dont have it with me as im writing) so itll take most anything throw at it, or should i say lay on it.

bottom line: great great hammock that i get lots of complements on.

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Outdoor Research Metaphor Jacket - Men's

January 30, 2009

The material is not the very stiff fabric you are thinking off. however it does have a very durable feeling to it.

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Outdoor Research Metaphor Jacket - Men's

January 30, 2009

This ski jacket is a bomb shelter. im 6'2 and 160, its got plenty of space for me so i would say it would be perfect for you in a L. also backcountry would be happy to swap the gear if you have the wrong size.

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Great Shorts

Oakley O 2.8 Short - Men's

Oakley O 2.8 Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 30, 2009

I absolutely love these shorts. Great fit and they can either be worn classy or as casual street wear.

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Nice shirt

Salomon Take Ami T-Shirt - Short-Sleeved - Men's

Salomon Take Ami T-Shirt - Short-Sleeved - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 January 30, 2009

This shirt is super comfy, looks great, and the bamboo fiber works wonders. I wish I could have kept it but the fit was off, too wide for slim person like me.

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Extremely relaxed short.

Reef Tame Your Cat Short - Men's

Reef Tame Your Cat Short - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 30, 2009

Just makes you want to be a beach bum. The fit is great, and they're super comfy. The plaid makes them classy, and I get tons of compliments on them.

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Needs some improvements

Marmot Super Hero Softshell Jacket - Men's

Marmot Super Hero Softshell Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 3 January 30, 2009

This jacket works but needs some improving
Pros-
Collar is enormous, which when the wind gets blowing its very nice.
Great water resistance, and wind proofing
The jacket holds some warmth

Cons-
Layering potential is limited
Athletic cut, doesn't cover my front waistline, but tapers down in back
Huge collar looks ridiculous if you just wear it out.
It says underarm gussetts, which is basically like a thin fabric, under the arms, pit zips are far superior.
Very very tough fabric, would not want to "cuddle" with it

Itll get the job done, but there better jackets out there. Sent mine back

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Awesome Hoody

Oakley Pit Fleece Full-Zip Hoody - Men's

Oakley Pit Fleece Full-Zip Hoody - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 30, 2009

Pros:
Water resistant is key, not like a softshell, but for a drizzle its great.
Very stylish, get compliments on it all the time.
Hood fits my head, which being 6'2 is a rarity
Very very comfortable

Cons
I don't think its a con, but some people may. it is kind of shiny...

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Was great, while I had it.

CRKT Point Guard Knife

CRKT Point Guard Knife

Rating for this product: 4 January 30, 2009

This was a great knife, the third CKRT knife I bought
Pros:
Small, fits perfectly in pocket to carry around
Durable
LAWKS system cant be beat

Cons:
Got stolen within 2 weeks of owning it.....

Id give it 5 but it didn't get the durability testing...

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Marmot Super Hero Softshell Jacket - Men's

January 29, 2009

This jacket has slight fleece lining on the inside, nothing crazy but its there. I would say a thermal would be good if your doing something mildly active.

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STL SLAYS

4FRNT Skis STL Alpine Ski

4FRNT Skis STL Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 January 29, 2009

I have only ridden them as demo's but heres what i think. i have last years STL's
Pro's
No swing weight, lighter than last year, slay the park, great flex. although there advertised as a park ski i have taken them on double blacks, and some extreme. and once in a waist deep pow stash i found, they ski awesome

cons-
only have one (mildly unjustified) con, last year the topsheet chipped alot. supposidly they have new material.

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Great Bag

DAKINE Chute Backpack - 2200cu in

DAKINE Chute Backpack - 2200cu in

Rating for this product: 5 January 27, 2009

This bag is absolutely great. Wether I am going to class, skiing, riding my bike, or just doing a quick day hike. This bag will do everything you ask for. At 2200 cu in it may be on the larger side for a ski bag, but its not like you have to pack it full every-time. Just cinch down the straps and its as low profile as most other bags. The diagonal ski carry system is clutch for transporting ur skis from the parking lot, or hiking up.
Every feature I have found on this bag serves its purpose and goes beyond.

I would highly recommend this bag.

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4frnt STL

4FRNT Skis STL Alpine Ski

4FRNT Skis STL Alpine Ski

Rating for this product: 5 February 20, 2008

This is truly a great ski. I ride east coast with the occasional trip out west. every thing preformed above my expectations. they dominate in the park with virtually no swing weight and i hit rails 24/7 and have had no edge breaks or anything. Have them mounted at factory recommended position and preform great, wouldnt mind have true center tho.

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