Reviews by User: Armando (30)

Hate to keep using superlatives, but these are the best ski pants I've ever owned. Bone dry, light, waterproof. No worries whatsoever.

Once I got the skins dialed in to my Tele Daddies, they work great. No slippage, easy on/off, great tail retention system. Just make sure, if you have huge wide skis, that the tip loop is big enough to fit.

Have only skied these three days, but so far they're excellent. A little stiffer than the previous T1 (but haven't added any weight) and the new buckles (4 instead of 3) work great and look very cool in metallic red. What's not to like?

These skis rule. I have the Teledaddies also; these are perhaps a touch lighter. Insane powder and crud ski, ripping fast and stable through mank. This is a 1-ski quiver; the only skis I use in Utah (The Teledaddies are now my rock skis).

The lightest and easiest-to-assemble probe I've ever seen. Worth the extra money for the weight savings.

Love these shorts--equal if not better quality to traditional boardie makers such as Quiksilver, O'neill, etc. Have lots of nice thoughtful features built in. Fit and sizing are spot on, and they garnered several comments on a recent Mexico surf trip from both hot young women and gay men alike!

The Arcteryx, while a bitch to spell and pronounce, is the single best piece of clothing I've ever owned, period (well, except for that codpiece my wife bought for our anniversary...). Seriously, in the first two weeks I owned it I went running in driving rain, hiked Fjords in snowstorms in Norway, and wore it for a frigid sunrise atop Haleakala in Maui, and wore it home from the hospital on a Utah winter morning after major surgery. Warm, dry, and comfy in all situations. Not to mention getting several compliments from striking Viking women, both home and abroad. What more could you want from a jacket?

Got these skis two days ago. Have skied 2 feet of 5% blowweer on day one, and today super dense windblown at SnowBasin. They absolutely rule in both conditions, and do amazingly well on groomers once you're used to them. Plenty stout in the 182 length--the faster you ski the better. Don't think I'll have any need for my Atomic Janaks anymore (no need to ski hard bumps living in Utah!

Just rode the airboard for my first time--can't say it was better than sex, but it beats heavy petting! Rode on moderately steep terrain in about 8-10" of fresh, and it's such a blast. Face shots the whole way; absurdly fast without getting out of control. You can catch air off any bump, and the landings are butter-soft. Light, easy to pack and inflate. Would be insane behind a snowmobile.

Love these shorts--equal if not better quality to traditional boardie makers such as Quiksilver, O'neill, etc. Have lots of nice thoughtful features built in. Fit and sizing are spot on, and they garnered several comments on a recent Mexico surf trip from both hot young women and gay men alike!

These gloves are priced right, and are great-looking and pretty comfortable. They are not ideal for cold-weather, though--best for warmer days running and skate skiing.

I finally decided to put an end to whining every time I pulled off my G3 skins (stickier every year!). The BD design with the glueless strip down the middle makes all the difference. These also grip like crazy on steep skin paths. I got the widest ones (140 mm) for BD Zealots--even the tip loop is perfect for these fat monsters. 5 stars!

Very happy with this jacket, for backcountry and resort skiing. It has tons of venting when you're chugging uphill, but remains totally windproof when it's cold out. Color scheme gets lots of positive comments. Light, durable, and packs down to a bullion cube.

Got these bindings for my "bushwacking" skis (ski around the house with the dogs) and they get the job done. Simple, solid, light. The entry/release mechanism is much easier than my prior NNN BC bindings which required lifting a handle to exit; with these it's just the push of a pole. Price is right, too.

Really nice in the gym and on the trail. I've used this for trail running and mountain biking and was equally pleased in both applications.

Love this shirt, both from quality and fashion standpoint. Really nicely made, and unique look and color combo. Cool and breathable when it's blazing hot out; no pit stains to ruin your mojo.

Great shoes. Comfy, supportive, and waterproof. Nice looks; a combo of newschool skate-style, while still looking athletic. Note on sizing; these fit true to size, not sized large as the description said. (I had to return the original ones I bought and reorder).

This is my first altimeter watch; I always thought they were more of a novelty than a necessity. But the altimeter and compass functions were vital on a recent backcountry trip to the Coalpit. It's light, strong, stylish (much smaller than other Suunto models) and packed with so many features I haven't had a chance to learn about yet.

This new Sidewinder rules! Totally waterproof, extremely breathable, light, great attention to detail. (Stowable hood is great) Arcteryx is my favorite outdoor brand by far, and the Sidewinder (alongside the Alpha Comp Hoody for really warm touring days) is a winner.

This has become a go-to piece for backcountry, resort, and skate skiing. Great as a layer for when it's full-on winter, or as an outer shell in good weather for skate skiing. Unique look garners praise from hotties at the gym (a nice side benefit). Well-made, high quality. My first OR garment and I'm pleased as punch (whatever that means).

I bought these as a big mountain/big powder day ski (for tele), and after the first day they became my 1-ski quiver. No need to use the Atomic Janak's except as rock skis. Granted they're stiff and will best suit aggresive skiers, but they actually arc on groomers and hard snow, rage in powder and crud, and don't feel any heavier skinning than did my Janaks. Just need a monster pair of skins now.

Best tele binding available. I've skied the regular Voile Hardwire for 3 years and love the bomber construction and the way they ski, so I chose these over the BD 01's. They ski exactly the same, and the tour mode is AWESOME! Can't believe they didn't come up with this system until 2007! Anyway, these are light, sturdy, and flawless. Look no further.

The Flak Jackets do everything I want of them for biking--great coverage for wind and sun, fit securely on my head or helmet, and most importantly the hydrophobic coating works incredibly. I used to take my glasses off for long climbs, but no need with these--the sweat (or water you dump on your head )runs right off with barely perceptible streaking. They'll be perfect for skiing as well.

I cheated and bought this as a golf shirt, not a 'collared' workout/running shirt. So far, so good--rave reviews from the rest of my foursome. Nice fit, nice feel, nice look.

Good fit, nice soft (but durable material) good color choice. Excellent shorts for hiking, golf, or just kickin' it.

These gloves are priced right, and are great-looking and pretty comfortable. They are not ideal for cold-weather, though--best for warmer days running and skate skiing.

These are the best trail runners I've had. Bone dry and great grip for running in snow, perfect fit, great arch support for a fairly flat foot. Good looking and not super-dorky if you have to wear them out with jeans, etc. Priced right, too.

These are best for high-exertion sports--XC, winter running, backcountry--as they don't have much insulation. But that's what they were designed for. Nice fit, nice stealth look. Muy bueno. Price is right.

I love these bindings. They have slightly more tension than the G3's, are light, bombproof, and a great value. Note: they don't come with climbing bars anymore; you have to buy them separately. The red ones look way cool.

I already own an Arcteryx soft shell--this Synchro takes it a step further by being totally waterproof, and it has a nice visual flair. Very soft feel, super comfy, and a great fit.

Once again Salomon hits a home run with the XA Pro II. This is the third pair of Salomon trail runners I've had, each one successively better. The new lacing system kicks butt. Go up 1/2 size from your usual shoe size.

The Alpha Comp Hoody has turned out to be the perfect jacket for touring and sunny days in the resort. Plenty dry and windproof enough, but so much lighter and more breathable than my Marmot Goretex. Gets lots of style comments too. Good suggestion by BackcountryStore.com!