Reviews by User: David Howland (8)

These pants run a little short of the marked size, but they're great. They dry quickly and fit well, other than the length issue.

I've used this axe several times this winter on Mt. Washington and it's great. The axe is lightweight, yet sturdy enough that it doesn't feel chintzy. I can confidently say this axe is a great buy for the money. Chopping a seat into bulletproof snow in Tuckerman Ravine was easy, and self-arresting a slide on the Lion Head Winter Route worked as advertised.

The Ultegra SL gruppo runs true to it's billing. It delivers Dura-Ace shifting (snappy, accurate shifting) without paying the huge price for the dura-ace label. Especially with the weight loss present in the SL gruppo, these parts are definitely worth the money. My RD is still shifting accurately as ever after many thousands of miles in horrible conditions.

Aircraft grade aluminum is really thin. I've dented two of these bottles, one of them to the point of unusability. I'm used to Nalgenes, but these seemed really fragile and dentable to me. The 2nd bottle dented just from being dropped onto the floor of the shelter.

great graphic, nice fabric, good price. Thumbs up!

True to size, nice graphic.

These 'pons are exactly as advertised. A light-ish strap crampons perfect for mountaineering, or just hiking up a slushy trail. I would not recommend them for ice climbing, or anything that requires serious front-pointing, as they are not designed for use with plastic boots. If you want serious ice-climbing performance, buy something else. But if you want a light pair of crampons which will add a much-needed sense of safety while ascending steep or slippery slopes, the Vasaks are perfect.

I love these pants. The fabric is great, really light, and they fit well. good buy.