Reviews by User: Maadjurguer (11)

Great float on these skis. I have them in the 174 and they ski a bit longer than other 174's I have by K2. The tip just stays up and floats the body on top of the driest pow out there. Soft flex in the tip makes snap turns a breeze, even on the steep stuff. Have forced these into some quick, short turns even on the groomed and they come around with no problem. Those worrying about tight trees needent worry with these guys. On the other hand, they don't like speed. Considerable chatter from the tips when you crank them up in speed. If you are an aggressive skier and/or used to laying it on; one can quickly wash these things out. I have these mounted on the X's and I sometimes feel I'm too far in the back-seat when not in deep...but that's what one gets for a pow-ski. Simply put...if you find you have 6 inches or less of new snow...leave these boys at home and stick with something with more snap. These definately can feel like a noodle when pushed at speed.

Great float on these skis. I have them in the 174 and they ski a bit longer than other 174's I have by K2. The tip just stays up and floats the body on top of the driest pow out there. Soft flex in the tip makes snap turns a breeze, even on the steep stuff. Have forced these into some quick, short turns even on the groomed and they come around with no problem. Those worrying about tight trees needent worry with these guys. On the other hand, they don't like speed. Considerable chatter from the tips when you crank them up in speed. If you are an aggressive skier and/or used to laying it on; one can quickly wash these things out. I have these mounted on the X's and I sometimes feel I'm too far in the back-seat when not in deep...but that's what one gets for a pow-ski. Simply put...if you find you have 6 inches or less of new snow...leave these boys at home and stick with something with more snap. These definately can feel like a noodle when pushed at speed.

I love this ski for the bulletproof I get out here in AZ. The snap and rebound in these skis is phenomenal. I'm sure some of this has to do with the marker piston binding, but nevertheless; I'm impressed. I've had it for 4 seasons now and they're still cranking. They also handle the pow when needed without complaint, however I use them primarily for hardpack....a luxury when you've got several skis for different conditions. However, if I had only one ski and most of my time was spent inbounds, this would be at the top of my list.

I like the bomber pro on this, but the heel lift needs more options as I find my buds in freerides continuing up the fall line as I struggle for traction. Also, they are difficult for the user to adjust between the low and high lifter once in the binding. Also very heavy...so a side-country binding, not a back-country binding. However, for the first year from marker, I have hope for future year improvements. If for sidecountry/in bounds skiing...they get a 3.5 star. If for this site ...they get a 1 star.

Had this for one season, ripping through the heavy undergrowth of the backcountry on skis looking for pow...dislocated my thumb, hit more than my share of branches...all without ripping or otherwise damaging this jacket. The price is high, but I fully expect this baby to last me more than 5 years...if it does, then it'll get 5 stars...only time will tell. Did I mention that this thing is uber-light. I'm amazed at how small I can roll this thing up when taking care of laying everything flat. Perfect for throwing in my pack for use later.

Very, very solid....no worries there. Only beef is that it's a little on the small side...If I were burried, I would want my buds to have the Deploy 7 in hand. Guess that's the tradoff with packability. It fits just fine in my BCA Stash BC Rider.

I've had this pack for a year now and I have no complaints. I've used it to haul my skis as well as on extended MTB trips. Everything this pack claims to do it does well. Holds gear close in for my frame (very broad shoulders, 5'7", 145lbs). Zippers hold up well considering I do not take care of them (pulling and yanking, side-loading, etc). The fluids have not frozen up on me, however I always blow some air back into the tube prior to sealing as a precaution. All straps are holding up nicely as well as the fabric. All in all, a tough pack which I would buy again in a heartbeat.

I wanted a beefy AT binding and was instantly drawn to the Dukes. After about half a season on the Dukes, I traded them in and got the Freerides....big difference. For starters, the Dukes would eat up the heel and toe portions of the boot...not so on the Freerides. I can also switch from skinning to downhill without taking my boot out...a big problem with the Dukes. Another point which I love about the Freerides are the lift positions and height: These things put you up there ready to take on the steep...not so on the Dukes (only 2 positions...both pretty useless except for really low angle). Lastly, some words on the performance. These things are lighter than the Dukes, so when combined with the heel lift options and height, it makes for much better touring...guess the Duke is really a side-country binding. Although the Duke has that 16 DIN, for my 145lbs, the 12 DIN on the FR's is more than enough for me. Lastly, I've seen folks talk about the height of the binding which is a non issue for anyone who has skied on a modern alpine binding lately with a lifter plate....aren't they standard/integral these days?

I've worn this for the past 10 years (2 jackets and one vest). Breathes better than anything out there, cools and vents better than anything out there. Rugged and holds together better than anything out there....give it 6 stars.

It deploys fast and is light. Only criticism is that the numbered measurements are wearing off after two seasons. It would be nice to have a more robust marking system.

I love that the glue is not as strong as the BD's which makes for easy on and off, however getting them to line up the same every time because of the slight variability in alignment due to the tip clips is somewhat aggravating and even was a bit of a pain when first cutting them.

Not sure what one can say about poles...been using mine for a season now...they're not broken, and work as needed...this rating system should really be a binary for something so simple (all or nothing...they either work or they don't)