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Gear Talk
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2014-03-14Having just reviewed the La Sportiva Spectre AT boots and been more than impressed with those, it was with high expectations that I...replies0views3625
2014-03-142014-03-13Did anyone around get any hands-on experience with the Vipecs?replies9views2690
2014-03-17
2014-03-12Dynafit doesn't have many new skis in the line up for next year –but what it does have looks pretty cool. The 1290 gr. Denali is...replies0views2849
2014-03-12
2014-03-12Kevlar stitching and reinforced material on the palm and fingers add to the durability of this product which is designed to channel water away...replies4views3608
2015-04-02
2014-03-11Outdoor Research has always been a backcountry skiers go-to gear supplier and for fall 2014 they are bringing a whole heap of new products to a...replies0views4750
2014-03-11
2014-03-09The Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket is a synthetic mid layer that is designed for active pursuits in the mountains where down just won’t...replies0views2226
2014-03-09
2014-03-08They say information is power and with regards to backcountry skiing nothing could be more accurarte. To demonstrate this point is the fact that...replies0views3767
2014-03-08
2014-03-07We've had the DPS Wailer 112RP -- with Pure3 carbon construction -- for the better part of the season and we want to talk about it. It's...replies0views1516
2014-03-072014-03-07Gear: 190 cm dps wailer 112 pure skis, plum yak bindings and dynafit Vulcan AT boots. I am not connected to the ski industry...replies5views2673
2022-06-11
2014-03-06New for 2013/14, the Scott Coulter helmet is targeted as a slightly more affordable version of their high-end Symbol, but the features, fit and...replies0views3342
2014-03-06
2014-03-05Scott hit one out of the park with the LCG. They’re at the higher end of the price spectrum but compared to other manufacturers’...replies0views2791
2014-03-05
2014-03-04Here's another update from last months Outdoor Retailer Show where we met with Sierra Designs to talk about a few innovative new products that...replies0views3282
2014-03-04
2014-03-03For Winter 2014 Salomon released the Q-96 Lumen as part of its all mountain and backcountry oriented Quest series. Last season I demoed a pair of...replies0views1892
2014-03-03
2014-03-01Once again it is that time of year. The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and your skis are getting heavier. No matter what...replies1views1840
2014-03-05
2014-02-28The Thermostatic Jacket is a lightweight, synthetic down offering from Mountain Hardwear. Weighing in at a scant 261 grams, the jacket’s...replies0views2822
2014-02-28
2014-02-27We've reviewed a whack of Arc'teryx items here on the site. We like their stuff a bunch–it's well made, sharp and Canadian. How...replies0views7179
2014-02-272014-02-27I have a question to throw out to all you BC/SC persons out there. Do you wax your skis on a regular basis. I am finding that if I do...replies3views1736
2014-03-06
2014-02-26Here I am rappeling off my soapbox. The jacket is really nice. Having seen Freethinkers of years gone by, this one is much lighter and...replies0views1421
2014-02-262014-02-25After getting these pants strongly recommended by a friend, I decided to pay full retail 220$ + tax to try them out, even though I was perfectly...replies5views4952
2014-02-26
2014-02-25Not being a huge hockey fan myself I still grew up in the era where Wayne Gretzky was the “great one” and now Johnny...replies0views3373
2014-02-25
2014-02-24The BSC crew stopped by the La Sportiva booth at Winter Outdoor Retailer last month to check in on the new products which will be hitting...replies0views2398
2014-02-24
2014-02-23Mountain Equipment put serious ‘from the ground up’ thinking into the Eclipse Hooded Zip T and it shows in every detail. The number...replies0views2174
2014-02-23
2014-02-22I know this is a novel concept but really can one review something they paid full retail... yes the dreaded full retail price. Lucky it was...replies2views1752
2014-02-25
2014-02-22User-friendliness is the Neo’s strong suit. Without reading any instructions turning the transceiver on, toggling between Send and Search,...replies0views3306
2014-02-22
2014-02-21The first time I picked up the Ghost Whisperer Down jacket with Q.Shield I was baffled. How can a jacket with 850-fil down weigh so little? I was...replies0views2718
2014-02-21