Contributions by Jason M (16)

The Prophets are great all-around sunglasses with the ability to work well mountain biking. The grippy rubber used on these things would make Spiderman envious. I can't believe how well these stick to my nose--even when I'm sweating profusely hammering up the Clark's Trail Time Trial here in Draper, UT. I only wish I had a more bike-friendly lens tint out of the box. Clear isn't really an option unless you want to wear them to the movies, polarized is nice and dark (perfect for the lake) and the ignitor lens is good for hanging out elsewhere. I wish they had a rose copper lens option out of the box, but the Prophet is pretty solid!

The only 4-sided entry clipless pedal on the market... the Crank Brothers eggbeater design kicks serious booty! I've used the whole spectrum and I think the Candy C pedals offer the best in light weight, small platform design. Easy-in, easy-out with good float for zee knees. I used a buddies Time ATAC pedals earlier this week and found them clunky compared to the Crank Brothers pedals. Switch over and accept the fact that Shimano, Time, Speedplay and others just plain suck compared to the elegant simplicity of Crank Brothers pedals!

This lightweight jacket/shirt is awesome to take the chill off in the morning. I love how well it breathes and how it feels against the skin. It's super light and comfortable. I think I could have gone for a Medium, but the Large is just dandy.

I've had this jacket for a few weeks and I like it overall. It's not really something I'd wear backcountry skiing, hiking, etc., it's more of a stylish piece, I think. Though I say stylish, it still has some great outdoor flare to it. The overall feel of the material is awesome. This thing is thick and does a fair job at blocking the wind--even though it's not Windstopper. I had it on during some fierce and cold winds this winter and noticed only a slight amount of wind through the jacket. For me, the only miss on this jacket is that if you wear a long-sleeve shirt underneath, be ready to have it pulled up to your armpit when you put the jacket on. Even with buttoned sleeve cuffs, the material grabs anything you're wearing and pulls it to your pits. Maybe the sleeves should be lined with nylon or something... dunno. That's the only gripe and if you hold your sleeve while putting it on, it's better. Nice jacket overall... great for chillin with a hip, outdoorsy feel.

I'm not a fan of the North Face Momentum shoes. Either my foot is just the wrong size for TNF, or they didn't make these for regular feet. I pretty much always wear a 10 or 10.5. To make these shoes fit volume-wise, I had to go with 9.5, but then my toes were touching the front. I ended up swapping them for 10's and they are sloppy as all get out. These shoes are super uncomfortable and my feet pull away from the insoles with every step. I wish I had never bought these shoes.

I absolutely love these socks. They are the perfect thickness and they wear really well. I wear them everyday--even to church (unless my wife catches me). I've got about 10 pair of these socks and they work awesome for running, trail running, cycling and everything in between.

These skis may not be the fattest skis on the planet, but they definitely aren't of the skinny variety. I've skied the REX's in varying conditions from waist-deep pow to hardpack and they great in both. The Atomic Beta technology is for real because these skis are very light, but are as stable as a race ski. The bottom-line is that these skis excel in all conditions. If you can have just one ski, get these!

Why do I call these "invisible"? Well, because they are just like any good binding should be... you click in and forget about them. I was skeptical at first and thought they wouldn't be durable and all that other stuff. I got proved wrong after 2 days of bombing steep pow at Silverton. I didn't even think about them. Then, when it's time to go up, they are great for skinning. These are the ultimate bindings.

I finally got a hold of the new X6HR and I have to say I'm totally amazed at how everything works on this watch. Analyzing your workout logs with the ability to chart your heart rate and altitude is simply amazing. The included software is great, but still a little clunky. Suunto is obviously not a software company, but they have done a great job with this software. It works well. But it only works with Windows and you have to have a serial port... the only lame part. I'll give it 4 stars because of the serial port issue. Who has a serial port these days? I had a Vector for 3 years and the new X6HR is much easier to use overall. But, it has so many new functions that it will still take a little time to figure it all out. I'm stoked. This watch is great. An awesome training tool and investment to last a long time!