About me: I am in my mid seventies and, despite my age, prefer steeps, powder, tree skiing and soft crud over groomers. But I don’t fly down the hill, favoring stability and snappy turns over speed. For many years I skied Blizzard bonafides but for the last season and a half have been using Dynastar […]
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Reviewing the Best Skis for the 2023 Season This review was conducted by reviewer Bob S. at the WWSRA Demo Days, Mammoth, CA February 8-9, 2022 This review is coming from a skier in his mid 70’s who skis all day, does not take a lunch break, and likes to ski powder, off piste, steep […]
The Scott Patrol E1 40L Airbag Backpack Kit is a more voluminous than average fan airbag system pack. While the backpack itself has some nice features, the real appeal of this pack is the Alpride E1 fan airbag system, which is also available from other brands such as Osprey and Black Diamond. The pack itself has some significant flaws, but for certain users looking for a specific set of features, this could be a good fit.
The GooseFeet Gear Custom Down Jacket blows the hubcaps off the competition. Their custom down jackets have the highest warmth-to-weight ratio on the market… by a mile. Not only that, but each jacket is customized to your body measurements and your desired set of features. The owner is accessible, extremely easy to communicate with, and helpful. While the price is high, it is more than fair given the exceptional product that is delivered.
We’ve read the reviews on the web for Backcountry.com and summarize the results below: Universal Ranking Peak Score: 45 (out of 100) User Rating: 1.9 stars Expert Rating 3 stars Learn more about Peak Score and Ratings. Pros & Cons Reasons to buy: User Reviews Easy returns Terrific shipping – free 2 day shipping for $50+ […]