johnee

I give these goggles a positive review for alpine skiing (bearing in mind I don't like wearing goggles). The product description is accurate. The fit and form is not too "big". They nest comfortably under a helmet, but the side visibility is good. If I don't make any mistakes, they don't fog. That is: put them on and leave them on and don't fall down. If you pay attention to UV index and believe that most optics (polycarbonate, e.g.) don't transmit UV very well, these goggles provide plenty of eye protecti...

168 cm, with Plum Race 170 bindings, Fischer Travers boots. The only experience I've had with this type of ski is the PDG. I like this ski better and the PDG is amazing. I don't race. No Kilian-Jornet downclimbs on skis. Otherwise, to the extent that I can say, the product description is accurate. Very fun. What's the opposite of Quiver Killer? Quiver Filler? "Save the Quiver" Editorial comment: I like a simple topsheet. I don't want to look at a realistic photo of a Norwegian explorer all day. Movement ...

The sizing chart for "L" has the inseam at 34". No way. I'd put the inseam closer to 30". But that's a good thing (for me). I like the sticky-rubbery waist band. Not bulky. Otherwise I say the description is accurate. "And though I'm nobody's poet, I thought it wasn't half bad."

With some patient guidance from the folks at Skimo, I bought these boots because I needed something ISO/GripWalk compatible. I wish I had saved all that advice to share for this review. All my other boots are 26.5. I bought these at 27 (also as advised by Skimo). I find the Skimo product description accurate (I did not confirm the 'relationship' with Bode). Anyway, this is a burly boot for me. Trust me, I have not, and will not, intentionally throw "a double that didn't quite make it around on the second r...

Some mountains belong to someone: https://coloradosun.com/2021/04/30/colorado-fourteeners-14ers-closure-lincoln-democrat-bross/ [note to jbo: you do not need to approve this post if you don't want your very nice website to become a dumping ground. I trust you will delete it if you don't like it. This is a case for guides and education, but I cynically believe it won't cure stupidity and disrespect.]