Contributions by CO or bust (4)

I have a pair of AR5's and would describe them similarly to the above paragraph; like little kids hopped up on something. Fast turns, crazy butters, easy switch riding. The only thing they can't do is crud, and the larger platform of the AR6 might be the solution. I need to get out on a pair of these.

The other reviews cover the pros of the stingray pretty well, so I'm just going to lay out a few gripes: -Hood fits perfectly over a climbing helmet, as expected from Arc'teryx. Unfortunately, they overlooked the fact that most ski helmets are significantly larger than climbing helmets, and since this jacket was intended for skiing/boarding, it should have been made a bit larger. -RECCO reflectors are a pretty cool idea, but I wish they made the jacket with it as an option. Only a few ski areas in Colorado are RECCO-equipped, and I would have rather saved some money and not had it installed on the jacket.

These gloves are the very definition of dexterity. They are warm enough to be used in the late Fall during the day, and are very water resistant. Grips an ice axe perfectly. If Black Diamond didn't have so many seams on them they would be even more water resistant and more comfortable (all of the seams are exposed on the inside).

I have a pair of AR5's and would describe them similarly to the above paragraph; like little kids hopped up on something. Fast turns, crazy butters, easy switch riding. The only thing they can't do is crud, and the larger platform of the AR6 might be the solution. I need to get out on a pair of these.

Caution: resist the urge to do anything really stupid with these on. They will tempt you with feelings of invincibility and high speeds.