• heli pro large by Dakine
      • Ratings:
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Fit
        Slim
        Bulky
      • Volume
        Tiny
        Huge
      • Features
        Minimal
        Tons
      • Usage
        Resort
        Backcountry
      • Compartments
        One
        Many
      Reviewed on Nov 23, 2010 @ 5:57 AM Backpacks 2007
      Comments:

      Overall if you take a little duct tape over the draining grommet on the inside and outside of the pack the inner pouch becomes totally water proof Performance Love this back pack. plenty of room for gear, snacks, and shovels.   Design the pack is super comfortable to wear and ski around with, loved the ski cross carry it will hold my seths with ease, i dant know if hellbents will fit but there are a few other ways to attach your skis. also it has a device on the side of the pack to hold your shovel for when your  skiing bc and building booters Value it's a little spendy for full retail, so i got the pack from speedyshighpreformance.com but if you want a great pack to take into the bc or just up the the hill then the heli pro is the pack

    • booster strap worldcup by Booster Strap
      • Ratings:
      • Terrain
        Park
        Pow
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Width
        Narrow
        Wide
      • Comfort
        Uncomfy
        Comfy
      • Flex
        Soft
        Stiff
      Reviewed on Nov 21, 2010 @ 7:00 AM Boots 2007
      Comments:

      Overall i havent gotten shinbang since i got the booster, and the flex on my boots feel so much smoother, also you can hook the end of one the the base of the other to carry your boots. Performance loved the booster, have them on all my boots Design dosnt really matter its under your pants Value well priced, deffinetly worth the money Fit they have a stiffness guid on their website, by following this guide you cant get the wrong stiffness Characteristics it adds a constant tension to your boot, resulting in a much smoother flex on your boot, while also reducing shin bang Durability indestructible 

    • jakk by Dalbello
      • Ratings:
      • Terrain
        Park
        Pow
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Width
        Narrow
        Wide
      • Comfort
        Uncomfy
        Comfy
      • Flex
        Soft
        Stiff
      Reviewed on Nov 24, 2010 @ 3:40 AM Boots 2007
      Comments:

      Overall love the way the boots fit and close over your foot, makes skiing switch and doing butters much easier than the traditional 2peice boot. i highly recommend this boot. my favorite part of the boot is its rubber footbed, makes landings feel like you are landing in soft snow, while not compromising the stability of the boot Performance awesome performance, great in the park, very comfortable in powder has great lateral stiffness, rips the steep, icy portions of the hill. the rubber heal piece is interchangeable and makes walking around much easier Design i like the way the boot looks, white and brown with some cool markings on the sides and heels. Value its a good price got mine for 270, not sure what full retail is Fit i have a wide foot and i got the largest size they make for the jakk, 27.5. although it is technically a jr boot if you can fit into it there is no need to pay the extra money for the rampage Characteristics this boot has a very smooth predicable flex. the flex stiffness can be adjusted from 70 to 100. i ski mine at 100 for added control on steep, icy, and challenging terrain, if i plan on spending the day in the park i set the flex to 80. changing the flex requires the boot to be off, but once the boot is off it only takes about 5 minutes to adjust, very simple Durability they have held up quite well this summer, no marks or discoloration.

    • I/O by Smith
      • Ratings:
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Size
        Small
        Big
      • Field of View
        Tunnel Vision
        Fish Eye
      • Optical Quality
        blurry
        crystal clear
      • Goggle Strap
        Thin
        Thick
      Reviewed on Nov 23, 2010 @ 11:24 AM Goggles 2008
      Comments:

      Overall a great goggle that has great peripherals, with a very stylish look. Performance they never fog, even when im building kickers and hiking around , they come with 2 lenses that i can change in less than a minute. they come with a dark mirrored lens for high light level days, and a light yellowish lense for low level and night skiing Design i loved the look of the goggle, the obscured frame makes them look super sick, and there are so many different straps that you can order to keep them unique Value 160 is a little steep for a goggle but they come with 2 lenses and a hard goggle case that has space for 3 extra lenses. along with the standard goggle bag that doubles as a goggle wipe. if you shop around you can get them for less. i got mine for 80bucks Fit the fit of the goggle is great, they dont poke out super far when skiing in a hat, and they are flush with my helmet when i ski with it on(smith variant brim) they have the best peripheral range i have ever used, i found the perif to be better than the crowbars. Durability i have skied in my i/os over 60days already and they are in the same condition that they were when i bought them, i take very good care of all of my gear, but they have held up great. i can see them asting for 3 or 4 seasons

    • Variant Brim by Smith
      • Ratings:
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Size
        Small
        Big
      • Padding
        Thin
        Thick
      • Audio / Cell features
        None
        Command center
      • Ventilation
        None
        Tons
      Reviewed on Nov 12, 2010 @ 5:18 AM Helmets 2008
      Comments:

      Overall great helmet, great fit, cool design. a bit pricey. highly recommend this brain bucket works best with smith goggles Performance this is by far the best helmet i have ever owned, the large vents are easily manipulated while wearing the helmet. and the vents on the brim pull air through smith goggles which helps to keep them from fogging Design i like the design, the brim isnt too big dosnt affect your feild of vision Value it is a little spendy, thats the only reason im giving the helmet a 9. but if you can find it on sale or dont mind paying retail buy this helmet Fit the fit is great. very close fit, low profile. with the adjustable band on the back of the helmet for a customizable fit Durability i havent hit my head while wearing it yet so i cant say anything about that. but the paint hasnt scratched yet and i mostly ski trees while wearing it

    • Granite Jacket by Helly Hansen
      • Ratings:
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Fit
        Tight
        Baggy
      • Waterproofing
        Wet
        Dry
      • Breathability
        Pourous
        Airtight
      • Warmth
        Cold
        Warm
      Reviewed on Nov 19, 2010 @ 1:27 AM Jackets 2008
      Comments:

      Overall the only thing i dont like about this coat is the lack of wrist gaiters, if it had those i would have given it a 10 for sure. great coat, tons of fetures, high level of waterproofing, good styling, and a good fit. Performance great. 15000mm waterproof, fully taped seams, and rubberized zippers keeps me dry in all the pnw snow conditions. the media pocket is quite large. my mp3 player and cell phone fit in the media pocket without making a bulge on the outside of the jacket. the goggle pocket is huge, my i/os fit in there with room to spare. the goggle wipe is detachable from its cord that tethers it to its pocket. and the hand warmer pockets are lined with super soft fabric. Design the design is very functional as well as cool. this jacket was worn by a few helly skiers in claim, and other ski movies this year. i like the colors, i went with dusty green, which has white rubberized zippers. Value good value i got mine on hellys site for 200 shipped, which is on sale from 400, i think Fit This coat has a more traditional fit, not super baggy, but a little baggy. i got the xl(largest size they make) and it fits nice, but i wish that they made one size larger. Durability so far its held up better than any of my other gear.

    • SPK Kaos by Salomon
      • Ratings:
      • Terrain
        Park
        Pow
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Width
        Narrow
        Wide
      • Comfort
        Uncomfy
        Comfy
      • Flex
        Soft
        Stiff
      Reviewed on Nov 24, 2010 @ 4:35 AM Boots 2008
      Comments:

      Overall if you ski 80% or more park then this is a great boot. if you ski more all mountain go  with dalbellos or fulltilts( if they fit) Performance park/pipe/groomers- 10/10 (straight money) intermediate runs w/powder- 8/10 (a little soft)   expert runs w/powder- 6/10 (too sloppy) cliff dropping 9/10 (i love all of the padding) hiking w/rock scrambling 8/10 (the shell of the boot is made from very soft plastic so wear cat tracks when rock scrambling) Design i like the design they look super sick, perfect park and pipe boot. if i could change the power strap to a booster i would, and i would like a full boot board similar to full tilt/ dalbello, and make them a little stiffer laterally. my two favorite parts of the boot are all of the padding, and the lace up liner.  i feel like these two features take the boot from good to great. Value the retail seems like a lot. so i bought them on sale for 240 Fit go to a boot fitter. i didnt and i got lucky. get them fitted, and get the liners thermo formed the day you buy them Characteristics the flex index given on the boot is 100, but they feel much softer than my dalbello rampages that are set to 100. laterally they are soft. i prefer a boot that isnt quite as soft laterally. the flex is perfect for park if you like soft boots, if you like them a little stiffer you might want to go with the pro model. i find them to be too sloppy outside of the park and groomers. Durability they are made from very soft plastic, so if you do a lot of parking lot walking/ rock climbing on hikes wear your cat tracks, and they get scuffed real quick

    • Kung Fujas by K2
      • Ratings:
      • Terrain
        Park
        Pow
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Flex
        Soft
        Stiff
      • Camber
        Cambered
        Rockered
      • Pop
        No Pop
        Poppy
      • Stability
        Jittery
        Stable
      Reviewed on Nov 22, 2010 @ 11:25 AM Skis 2009
      Comments:

      Overall great ski if you are considering them buy them. and i highly recommend the marker schizo binding Performance these skis rip every where. great in the park, great in the pipe, they slay palmer at any speed very stable, yet surprisingly quick edge to edge Design they look sick Value i dont know the retail price yet but i heard they will be around 500 Fit i tested the 179 it felt perfect at all the mounting patterns i used. i was able to move using the marker schitzo binding(great binding) i tried center stance, halfway in between core center and recommended, and recommended. all of these positions were great but i liked halfway the best for charging. core center still ripped but not quite as well as halfway. Characteristics The flex on the 2009/2010 kung fujas is very fun. firm were it needs to be but not too stiff either. they feel like the 07/08 k2 seth but just a bit softer Durability these skis have been out almost every day this summer and they are still in really good condition

    • Jester Schizo Binding by Marker
      • Ratings:
      • Terrain
        Park
        Pow
      • Design
        Clean
        Busy
      • Durability
        Fragile
        Durable
      • Weight
        Light
        Heavy
      • Style
        Uncool
        Cool
      • Reliability
        Sketchy
        Trustworthy
      Reviewed on Nov 23, 2010 @ 8:07 PM Bindings 2008
      Comments:

      Overall great binding. gave it an 8 because of the price Performance it performs really well. the ability to move the stance forward and back is super nice. they ski like normal jesters, but a little heavier, nothing that you would actually notice while skiing. the adjustment can be made very very quickly. the screw on the bottom of the toe piece is what controls the position of the boot. Design they are cool looking and the ability to change the position is really sick Value they retail for 450ish and that is a little expensive for a binding, but if you are using a one ski quiver then its worth it Characteristics same as the normal jester Durability only used for two days so i cant say