Reviews by User: Hardcore Poser (2)

I recently Purchased the Apache Strykers. The shop that I got them from were out of the Marker bindings which typically are supplied with these skis, instead I received the Salomon Z10s. I am an "intermediate" skier on my best days, but hope to get better. I ski in Ohio so I am already disadvantaged. I have taken it out a few times and have only been able to ski on crud. The skis have handled very well so far. I feel that the handling is significantly better than my rented skis I am used to. I will be taking them to Holiday Valley in NY (big step up for me) to give them a more serious try and will follow-up with a more detailed review.

Overall I like the jacket, but there are some issues I have with it. Pros: I love the material, it does not get stiff and cold weather, the hood roles relatively smoothly up to be hidden away, The arm length and total length seems to be exactly right. It feels like a jacket that should cost twice as much as I paid. Cons: The powderskirt is not removable and sits WAY too high from the bottom, making layering very difficult. I am 5'10" and have a relatively short trunk. If I button the powderskirt anything under it bunches up and is uncomfortable to me. The hood is not removable, only rolls up. There is no media pocket, although the chest pocket is pretty nice.