Aaron
Gender
Male
Height
5' 10"
Weight
135 lbs
Shoe Size
US 8.25
Skier Type
Type III+ - Expert
Ski Frequency:
25 - 50 days / year
Website
www.alphaclimbing.com
My Skiing
Touring and skimo focusing on mileage and vertical, traverses, enchainments, etc. I do enjoy powder laps as well. Goals mostly involve traverses and peak bagging of ranges in SW Montana. I'm single and enjoy long walks on deserted beaches. I like to rock climb, cook, and dance to progressive house music. I skied a big mountain in Alaska once. I vote for public lands.
My Gear
Skis: Ski Trab Magico 171, Volkl Nunataq 179, Movement X-Session 171. Various Frankenbindings. Boots: Scarpa Aliens and Alien RS.
Recent Posts
11/30/2019
Hi Jonathan, believe it or not, I still have it! Please email me (aaronhjelt at gmail dot com) and we can figure out how to get it to you.
3/5/2019
I forgot to say, the lower part of this jacket does feel slightly baggy, but after sticking my skins inside, I'm really glad it's there, otherwise, it would be way too tight. I'll take this to be part of the design. Good design makes for good performance.
3/5/2019
I got these with the hopes to make my TLT 6 Performance fit. Although the liners performed willingly, and everything I could have asked them to do, I couldn't make the boots work. I bought these a 25.5 TLT 6, and they fit great, giving me more toe box and more width. I think it's the best replacement liner if you are looking for a simple, lightweight, warm, no-nonsense liner. The only reasons I'm giving 4 stars, is the lack of rear pull loop, and the excessive width around the lower leg. I have skinny legs,...
3/5/2019
After about 10 days in the Nitro Jacket, it has become my go-to piece. The breathability combined with perceived durability should make it a regular in my fall-spring wardrobe. I'm 5'10" 135 and decide to go with the medium, since I have rock climber lats. This was a good call. I can still get a heavy fleece on to layer, but it isn't too baggy when I'm just wearing a single layer underneath. For the price, I think it's a great value. The fabric is quiet and supple. I also really like the black center for wa...
12/28/2018
I took Trace's encouragement to get these over the Dynafits. They go on surprisingly easily. Ski crampons were a game-changer to me, and the ATKs leave nothing to be desired. Highly recommended! I am using these on Movement X-Session 169 (89 waist) with Dynafit Speed Radical toes. I have the 97mm version. It's a perfect fit.