From the Keeping it Real Files

Post by WildSnow.com blogger Lou Dawson | December 16, 2010      

Yesterday, Elk Mountains, Big Al. Old friend from lots of backcountry skiing and climbing in the Aspen area. Dynafit Manaslu, ST binding, ZZeus boots, great weather.

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• XXX_er: whatever you like is whatever you like BUT if you are reviewing a piece the...
• TimRules: Thanks for the update/clarifications, Gary. On the issue of pockets, FWI...
• Lou Dawson 2: Thanks Gary. I like a few pockets in my pants, but too many is a drag for s...
• Gary Smith: Matt I missed ya, Yes the pants have just one pocket mid thigh with inte...
• Gary Smith: Hey Kristian, Yep that's the root of the design thought process- you don...
• Kristian: Unable to edit comment. I see "Fully windproof" in the prior comment....
• Kristian: Thanks Gary. Great review and comments. So you are essentially saying...
• Martin: From AAJ 1962 (http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12196219...
• Gary Smith: And for Nate, Tim, et al on weight and direct comparisons. Fully windpro...
• Gary Smith: Hi All, So ya, it's Colorado in March and doesn't rain in ski territory....
• Kristian: Curious to see how this develops. "Welded" seams were supposed to replace ...
• XXX_er: Unless you can compare the performance of Futurelight to something peopl...
• Matt: Is the only pocket a dedicated beacon pocket? I love that there is finally ...
• Lou Dawson 2: Swiss, I was avoiding unprofessional hyperbole! I'm sure we'll test it in t...
• swissiphic: "...adequately waterproof for most mountain sports..." Inquiring minds...
• Lou Dawson 2: Hi Tim, we'll see what Gary has to say, but my impression (and I have some ...
• TimRules: What is new here? There is waterproof/breathable gear that is far lighter a...
• Joel: Hey, How about comparing beacons to see at what distance they find the fir...
• DJ: Isn't the main reason one opts for a waterproof shell is to protect oneself...
• Nate Porter: Thanks for the review Gary. How wind proof is the membrane compared to Gore...
• Jim Milstein: You are a gaberdine fiend, Mr Canuck. Live long and ski! I still ski uph...
• Jon Canuck: Hey Jim, Canonical clothing. To this day, I continue to shred in thrift-st...
• Jim Milstein: The hippy of cliché and story is laid back; so easy, laid back turns in swe...
• VT skier: Jon Canuck "Telemark turns", was just my opinion, of those beautiful arcin...
• Jon Canuck: Thanks VT. Dun plenty of tele-turns, many of them in Kokanee. Enjoyed the...
• VT skier: Jon Canuck, Hippy pow turn = telemark turns...
• Jon Canuck: What's a hippy pow turn eh?...
• Jen: Beautiful pics! Those are some gnarly lines! Crazy Mary would be proud....
• Jim Milstein: Wayne, have you tried reversing the cuff latch's hinge? The two forward lea...
• wayne D: The review sounds as for another boot, really?? Not like my ABC's. My pro...

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