Reviews by User: D. Joshua Christensen (99)

These glasses are sick. I bought the white ones. They are definitely for medium faces. If you think that the gascan is a little too thin for your face and the eye patch is too big, the go for this one. The white ones sometimes make me look like I am wearing 3D glasses, but that is what makes them retro-square awesome!

This is one of the best 3 in 1 jackets for this price that I have ever seen. The shell is pretty baggy, and the liner is way warm. I wish the liner had monkey thumbs, but it doesn't matter since they button into the coat anyway. The 3-in-1 system makes it easy to customize the warmth of the jacket. The liner is steezy enough to wear alone, in fact, I am wearing the liner right now during class while I write this.

This is the most fun ski I have ever skied on. I use it at Alta in all conditions. Granted, I feel that my 4Frnt VCT's could straightline hard choppy snow better, the Steeze is overall a better ski. Most fat skis feel really planky when you aren't in powder, these feel more like skis when you aren't in powder. So how do they feel in the snow they were made for? They are awesome. I have used them in some super deep days at Alta and they surf so nice. I 100% recommend this ski to everyone who wants a nice powder ski that can still ski back to the chair. Even if you don't use chairs, this ski would be awesome for touring because the WRS core makes it so light. The Twin tip makes it rad for landing switch in powder. After reading this review, you have no reason not to buy this ski (unless you live in the East)

This shirt is not exactly what I expected. I love the Oakley Pirate Logo, with the Old School Oakley logo and the skull with the pirate patch. This shirt is a little bit slimmer fitting than I would have liked, and if you get the black one it has a fade in it, that almost looks like it got bleached in some places, it is usually not my steeze to wear a shirt like that, but it was cheap and I like the logo on it so I kept it.

I bought this Oakley jacket. I was looking for a really cool down jacket. I bought the black one and it is really cool. I took it up skiing the other day in SUPER cold weather, and I was super toasty all day long. Its got a really baggy look to it, so if you like that GET THIS JACKET.

I like this helmet, it is super steezy. You can wear your goggles over the top or underneath and it still works well. I hope to get the furry liner next so that I can stay super warm, but the inner beanie does pretty well anyway. I like how it fits with Oakley Crowbars. Helmet is way comfortable, and the EPS liner is even complies with EN1078 for bike, EN1077 and AST 2040 for Snow, CPSC for Bike and Skate. So if that is what you are looking for in a helmet then make sure to get the EPS liner and not the Brockfoam liner. This one is the EPS but this site also carries the Brockfoam version which doesn't comply with any certifications, so make sure you know which one you are buying. The nice thing about the certifications is that I know that this helmet is good not only while I am skiing, but also while I am skating and biking in the summer. That is what makes this helmet so awesome.

I own the Sheet Metal color of these and I love them. The outer material is just as durable as Oakley's ski/snowboard pants, and feels like a very similar material. The "underarmour" like shorts inside are great, they have a lot of padding to keep you comfortable on an uncomfortable bike seat. I have taken these on ride in Norther Utah and Moab and they have felt great. I would recommend them to everyone, in fact, I already do. They have nice crotch zippers so that they breath, and they seem pretty bomb proof as far as scratches and stuff go. They also have a bike tire tool which I have never used, but seems like it might come in handy in the unfortunate event that i have to change a tire.

I bought this shirt cause the old school Rossignol Rooster (or is it a rossignol?) is super sick. The red letters are kind of fuzzy, kind of like felt. This shirt looks super old school so it is pretty awesome. The color is kind of weird, it looks exactly as pictures. I like this shirt cause nobody else has it. You can all buy it though, I won't mind.

I liked this movie a lot because it encompasses the entire sport of free skiing. A lot of movies just show clips over and over of the same handrails in a downtown Canadian city, while other ski movies just show the same big mountain line after big mountain line. This movie is awesome because it shows the best of both worlds. The big mountain lines are awesome, some are so sketchy. The park and urban shots are cool as well. If you want to see one of the best ski movies ever made, then buy this one immediately, before it is too late.

Good price for some awesome pants. They are baggy enough for steeze but not so baggy that you have to pull them up every time you stomp a trick. I recommend these pants if you want a shell pant that will protect you from the weather and give you a ton of steeze points.

These gloves are surprisingly good. They don't have much padding, they don't have any protection really, but they are really lightweight. They didn't hurt my hand as much as some of my more padded gloves either, so that is a plus. The only downside is that they get kind of hot, but it didn't bother me too much. If your hand is inside of any sort of glove on a sunny bike day your hand will get sweaty, so it isn't a huge deal. I wouldn't recommend these to people that need a heavy duty bike glove, or a downhill biker, but to keep it light for a cross country biker, they are great! Plus, you can't go wrong with an old school Oakley Logo.

First of all. DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING THIS BINDING IF YOU ARE NOT A HIGHLY ADVANCED SKIER OR YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT A BINDING LIKE THIS IS CAPABLE OF, YOU WILL ONLY GET HURT! That having been said, this binding is amazing. It is for either really big skiers or really good skiers. This binding was basically made to say on your foot at all times unless you take one of the burliest falls ever. This binding should never break, it has one of the burliest constructions I have ever seen. If you have a foam core or a week wood core ski you are probably more likely to pull the binding out of the ski then to pull your boot of out of the binding on a fall. This binding is a little bit heavier than some bindings, but it doesn't have all of the plates that a normal binding has, it is pure boot to ski construction so you can feel what is going on. If you buy this binding, good luck!

I love these gloves. They aren't as thin as some park gloves that I have seen, which is why I marked them down a little bit. Sometimes, when I am messing around, I like to pick up a snowball and huck it at my friends, when it is slushy, my hands get cold, but I don't think that they get too wet. They definitely aren't meant for a powder day, but for spring they are SICK! I would definitely recommend buying them because they aren't only functional, but they are super steezy as well.

I like this bag very much. I use it up at the University almost on a daily basis. The laptop sleeve is suspended slightly, making it very difficult to bang my laptop by dropping it on the floor too fast. Also, I like being able to take a few cans to class in the built in cooler. The bag is also very good looking for any student.

These are my favorite goggles. They have ton's of optical clarity and are super comfortable. They work with the smith variant brim helmet, and the bern baker EPS helmet fine. Super durable goggles, Super Comfortable, I haven't had as many problems with fogging with these as I have had with other goggles. All in all, what else could you ask for?

I haven't used this jacket in any rain or anything, but just got back from a hike/trail run session with it and thought I would write a review. I have had the jacket for a few weeks, I haven't had any problems with the rubber popping out of the YKK zippers, this jacket is so lightweight it is amazing, I don't know that it is actually a softshell, since Helly Hansen calls it a windbreaker, but it gets the job done. The elastic zones under the armpit, from what I can tell are to help it breath better, and help it move better. I have no problem moving as much as I need to in this jacket. The green color is awesome, for real. I have no complaints with this jacket. One thing I found to be weird, is that where the hood adjustment cords are, there seems to be a thin layer of poly/cotton which immediately pulled out of the jacket when I washed it once, maybe it was there for packing purposes? I have no idea, it seemed weird, but oh well, it works and doesn't seem to change the jacket at all. I can't think of anything bad to say about this jacket. It was a pretty chilly day on my trail run this morning, splashing through water, and hiking overs some left over snow patches, I didn't get hot and I felt like the jacket has great breathability, however, since it wasn't a hot day it didn't get tested all the way. If you want a softshell quality jacket at a low price, this jacket is awesome!

Great price for a great ski. These skis are really stiff, way stiffer than almost every other park ski, including public enemys. This ski is fun to ski with on all terrain. Unfortunately it is May, so all the terrain parks are closed, but I still had fun jumping on it, but I couldn't give the ski a true "park test". I wasn't as comforatable skiing crud fast as I am on a pair of powder skis, but they did handle extremely well for a park ski. After i fine tune some of the edges this ski should be perfect. I can't wait to see how it jumps, but that will have to wait for a future date. If you want a buttery ski, look elsewhere, but if you want a park ski that can still handle the rest of the mountain without being too fat, this is a great ski for you.

I skied these skis in some of the worst conditions possible to ski a double reverse ski (reverse camber and reverse side cut). On anything hardpacked these skis pretty much suck. I know that they have a little bit of tradition sidecut under the foot, but if you try to set a carve on something fairly steep it isn't going to work. Once you get used to the ski you learn that you just have to slide and drag the tail to turn on really hard snow. When I did find some left over powder from a few days before and some crud snow these skis did rip though, which makes me really want to give them a go in Powder. These are one ski that I would never give to a novice or intermediate skier and say "go ski", because although most skis are manageable for someone at those ability levels, this one is not. All I can say is be careful on groomed snow!

P.S. I never would have guessed that they are 88mm underfoot, they felt skinnier.

I like this shirt. I don't know why, it is just a cool shirt I guess. The little target behind the armpit is radical. The logo is like fuzzy, it isn't a normal screen print, so that makes it extra dope. I am not sure what else to say about a shirt. I wear a Large in pretty much all brands and Oakley stands true with it. This is a little slim fit that I sometimes like, but it is cool.

The BLOC makes them limited and retro. If you don't want a head turner go with the regular crowbar, but BLOC makes them that much steezier. Pink Irdium lens lets 57% of light come through the lens which works well in all but the brightest conditions. The goggles are super comfortable and work with alot of helmets. I think that these fit people of any face size, better than the wisdom and a-frame.

These are the most comfortable goggles I have ever owned. In fact, I own multiple pairs. I gave my polarized version 4 stars rather than 5 because I don't feel that the polarized lens is necessary for skiing. This is not to say that I don't like the polarized lens. It works great to let my lens be slightly less tinted but my eyes still don't hurt. In that aspect the polarization is great, my only complaint is that a polarized lens can sometimes make it difficult to distinguish the difference between ice and snow. Polarized lenses are designed to block out reflected light off of horizontal surfaces, but when you don't see light reflected off of ice, then you basically can't see ice as well. Either way, the optical clarity of these lenses is awesome, and for a powder day you don't have to worry too much about ice anyway.

I love this softshell, it seems quite a bit more waterproof than some softshells I have seen, yet it is still stretchy and soft inside. My one complaint with this jacket is that it isn't as comfortable as some jackets when you zip it up all the way, maybe I just need a bigger size but it feels restrictive on the chin.

I used these in much harsher conditions than they were meant to be used in. I went on a 9 mile hike through knee deep sludge and mud, and through some tunnels with water in them, for how insane the trail we were on was, they held up great, I probably should have had some full goretex boots or something, but these worked fine. I don't like how many sticks and stones entered the mesh from the mud, they hurt my foot, but atleast water drained from them quickly. I also used these while hiking to some waterfalls and rope swinging and also to hike to some ocean pools and I used them in the water alot at those locations, they are really comforatable, even while swimming, and they seem to hike great too. They don't retain water at all.

For the price this receives a 5, but I didn't give it a 5 because there are obviously better headlamps. This one is nice because it runs off of AAA batteries so they are easily replaced, and it seems to last a long time on those. We used these in some old tunnels in the rain forest. They lit up enough to see about 6 feet ahead of you, which was enough to walk, if you want a super bright headlamp don't get this one, if you want a water resistent headlamp at a low price that will be durable while taking adventures, then get this one.

I like these sandals a lot. They fit pretty true to size from what I can tell. The toes at the end arch up a little bit, so they are a little more comfortable to walk in than a lot of thong type sandals. The grey ones get dirty quickly. Other than that, they are sick!

These poles are super awesome. I like the strap system the best of all. The pink graphics are super sweet. If you go off of the Pole Length Calculator, it is a little bit long. I am 5'11, the 120 is a little long, but really nice for powder, definitely too long for park though, or maybe I just need to get used to the length. The straps work really well because they are so easy to adjust.

I bought this because I was often skiing in my puffy coat, and it would make me pretty sweaty. Whenever I would get sweaty I would start get really hot and then really cold and I would feel not so good. When I bought this my problem went away, so I would Highly Recommend it.

This is one of my favorite sweatshirts, it is really pretty warm. The things that I do not like about it is that letters are made out of felt so they attract lint pretty easily, also the thread on the letters is pretty thin and I always feel like they are going to break. The hood is screen printed inside, so it isn't soft like some other hoodies. The zipper is on the wrong side, so sometimes you feel like you are zipping up a girls sweatshirt. If you want this sweatshirt for style and not performance, then it is SICK.

These socks are super awesome, the toes and heel have merino wool so they are super warm and not itchy. I bought ski boots in a mens size 8.5 and I wear a mens size 11 shoe. I needed a sock that could keep me warm and not take up much room, since I am PACKED into the ski boot, these socks work great for this. They don't have uncomfortable seams, and they are radical.

These shorts are so awesome! I love to wear them because they are so sick. They fit true to size and hit just below the kneecap. The design on them is sick and EVERYONE should own a pair. I hope that Plaid never goes out of style!

Solitude really describes the experience that you will have at this resort. There are virtually no lift lines, and Honey Comb Canyon has more than enough awesome terrain. If you are spending a few days anywhere near Utah, then check out Solitude for a truly Solitude Experience.

This is the perfect place to go ski around with your family. 3600 acres is more than enough terrain to ski for a lifetime. In a short trip here, it is almost impossible to ski all of their terrain. They are a really fun resort, and especially family oriented.

Snowbird is one of the sickest ski resorts in the world. They have it steep and deep. If you are headed anywhere near Utah, you need to check out Little Cottonwood Canyon and SKI THE BIRD!!! I have a seasons pass there almost every year.

I would not rank this movie as the #1 ski movie that I have seen PBP produce, but it is definitely one of the best. They always have a really good soundtrack, and really well edited movies. There are some really creative segments, for example, be sure not to miss J.P. Auclair's part towards the end of the movie. PBP has been in the movie industry long enough, that you don't have to be afraid to buy their product, it is always good.

I used this ski on probably the worst day you can ski on them. They chatter a little bit, but mostly in the tip, which is rockered anyway, so it doesn't matter, because you don't feel it. On super icy steeps they don't handle well at all, but on groomers and crud they handle great. They felt like a pretty playful ski, but in powder that would probably be more apparent. I rode the 189, but at my size the 179 would be a little better. They were a really heavy ski, I am used to skiing a 185 Rossignol Scratch Steeze, but the Pontoon just felt super heavy.

I skied these in the park last week (the bling, which looking at the dimensions is the same ski with a new graphic). I have an injury so I couldn't really jump on them, but I did get a feel for them and messed around on them. They don't have the WRS core like the other Rossignol park skis do so they are heavier, their edge is also thinner than most park skis edges, so I can see that becoming a problem if you slide a ton of rails etc. This ski isn't really fat enough to float very well in powder in my opinion, if you want a powder ski get the Rossignol Scratch Steeze. It is a great ski though if you want a park ski that can kind of ski everywhere. For being so cheap, I don't think you can go wrong.

Because the Axial2 Freeride 150 has more metal in it than the Axial2 140 ti..it is a much heavier binding. Having said that, it is also a much more bomber binding. There is less plastic to break on this binding. There are some new bindings out this year, like the SAS2 140 binding that would be lighter than this, and still be pretty bomber. But if you want an 8-15 DIN binding and you want it to be super strong, this binding is an awesome choice. I love how Rossignol bindings have the highest elasticity of any binding on the market, which makes you fall out of the binding less, but still allows you to come out when you need them to release.

This is one of my favorite ski movies of all time. Charlie Ager kills it throughout the entire thing. Pretty good soundtrack. Short but awesome, perfect length. I highly recommend this movie over almost any other!

I used these goggles for years. They held up great. I used them with both a persimmon lens and a Fire Iridium Lens. The only reason I gave them 4 stars is because now that I use the Oakley Crowbar, I would never go back to the A-frame. The Crowbar just gives a better field of vision, and is just as comforatable.

I like this jacket, it fits the same as every other Oakley Jacket. The blue and white is really nice looking. Chest vents are cool, rather than under the arm. I can't wait to use it.

I got this in an XL, it fits awesome. I am 5'11" 170 lbs. I usually wear a large t-shirt but I wanted a baggier fit in this blue color. I love this hoody! If you don't want a baggy fit I guess L would do you well.

These Watson Slippers are super soft, their sole feels thicker than the regular sidewalk surfers, and they kept my feet warm on a rainy day. They are basically like wearing slippers to school..in a socially acceptable way.

This is the same ski as last years Steeze. It is an incredible ski. I have to say, I liked last years graphic better though. This ski can handle anything, but it excels in powder. If you want a crud buster I would get something a little stiffer.

While moving, I found this shirt in one of my drawers, I remember buying it, but must have forgotten about it. It is a good shirt, fits normal, and the Russian Oakley letters will have you saying прохладный рубашку.

My brother has these. I own the Sanuk Donny shoe. His are a size 10. Mine are a size 11. I generally wear a size 10.5-11 shoe, but was unsure what to get in these, since I don't wear socks with them. I am glad that I got a size 11. I have worn these 10's, my toe touches the end, which isn't bad because it is soft, but it is just much harder to get on in the ankle area. That is my 2 cents on the sizing.

A lot of times after wearing headphones for a few hours your ears can start to hurt either towards the top of the ear or at the lobe. I haven't used these headphones while listening to music, but I did watch a few episodes of Heroes with them on my friends computer. They were comforatable the whole time, to the point that I almost forgot I had headphones on. I wish I could have tested them with some music for this review, but I didn't. So far, so good.

These are great bindings for almost anyone. They are lighter weight than the more burly rossignol/look bindings, but th