Reviews by User: Stangcotic (9)

I have the 2006 version of the lil Tadpole and I love it! its lightweight, sleeps two, and only takes a few minutes to setup. I was down in the Utah Canyons (Paria) and even though it was 22 degrees plus gusting winds, it still only took a matter of a couple minutes to get setup. The vestibule is really handy too as to keep your smelly boots dry yet out of your tent!

when you have a lot of gear with you, you really notice the 3 pounds this puppy puts on. I didn't pay attention the weight (over 3 lbs) when I ordered it but realized my mistake when I got in the mail. This will be great for camping and short hikes but for my longer hikes I am going to stick with my extra light Therma-rest.

I like it. Though I ordered a medium when I should have ordered a large (I'm 5' 10 185 pounds), I like the look and the feel. Very retro feel that keeps you warm but not too warm. I wore it outside on a 45 degree day with nothing but a Tee shirt on underneath and it kept me warm.

I have had this backpack for 5 years and its been through a lot. It started off as a tool bag for doing low-voltage wiring during my day job, then my school backpack for my college classes. It's been on various hikes, countries, and used as a commuter backpack on my motorcycle year around in rainy Seattle. Only issues I have had has been some fading and a broken zipper.

I have used this pants on about 10 trips so far and they have held up great. It has been an awesome year for the Northwest with deep light powder, which these pants do a great job keeping out my bum. They fit very well but are also very flexible. The only things I hate are the pocket zippers. Every time I stick my numb fingers in their to change songs on my iPod I scratch the heck out of my hands diggin into my pocket.

I bought a pair of the SL-9's before a trip up to Whistler. The first time I put them on The system broke...and I wasn't even half way tightened!!! I actually saw the flaw in the lace before I even put the boot on. I could see a little "ripple" in the lace and sure enough thats where it broke. The inner part of the lace broke and then the rest of it ripped off without much effort. Its been a month now and they are still in the shop..I called Burton and they admitted that they where having major problems with lace systems and where about 3 weeks backed up fixing them. obviously there are satisfied buyers who wrote reviews so all I have to say is GOOD LUCK and BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK if you decide to buy a pair of SL-9's. **This problem seems to be effecting the entire Burton lineup with the Lace System according to my Local Ski shop in Seattle, WA**

I have had Burton products with nothing but satisfaction for years..then the 2006/2007 came into play. The first time I put on my boots the lace system broke.

I got my first pair of quality snowboard boots. They slipped on great and felt perfect....until they speed zone lacing system broke!!!! It was the very first time I put on the boots and right when I pulled on the cord it snapped somewhere in the boot. My local board shop says they have had multiple returns because of this exact same problem. Awesome boots but hey, just some food for thought.

Very easy and simple. I also have the Gig bag which is even better. Of course that’s how life is, the more you pay, the better it is. But for price for this bag is a steal!! Make sure you buy a bag at least 4cm bigger then your board.