Contributions by Daryl Greaser (6)

The new C4's are great. The wired loop end makes hanging on to the cam feel very secure especially during a sketchy clip. They don't have the fancy "rangefinders" but if you need those you probably shouldn't be leading on your own anyway! A great product gets even better with these upgraded cams.

A thirty degree slope is steeper than most realize. Finding an objectively safe route is always best, and this is the best money you've ever spent on avy gear. Buy this BEFORE your first shovel, probe and pole. A must have!

Unfortunately this website doesn’t tell you that these are also the brakes for the Silvretta 555's as well, but there are. An excellent choice for potential avalanche terrain and an alternative for the straps. This truly turned my 555's into step-ins, at the expense of a little added weight. Stick with the straps if you're a gram counter, though. Otherwise they've been fantastic.

These replacement baskets are similar in size to the originals, however, they are stiffer, and therefore are better in light powder conditions. I found that these baskets work better with the heel risers on my Silvretta bindings than the originals. More precise feel to them. Worth the money if your originals are a little soft!

These skis are very nice. I have Silvretta 555's mounted for AT applications, and find them to be very responsive in a variety of conditions. They are wide enough to float in all but the deepest powder, and light enough to lug up the trail without difficulty. The 67mm waist is a little narrow, however what it lacks in girth it makes up for in weight savings. I would highly recommend these for all AT applications.