Reviews by User: Alexander Klivecka (5)

I am 6'2, 165 lbs and I rode the Mullet 165 with the Magne- Traction for the first time last week. The Magne-Traction let me cut through ice, hardpack, and chunder. The chatter is minimal and the response is fast. Although it does have a directional cut, I didn't ride it in powder so I couldn't tell ya how it handles. However, I was pleasantly surprised at the handling on the hard stuff.

I'm 6'2", 165 lbs. I purchased the Long, and it is a good size for me, the Regular would definitely have been too short. Used this bag camping for three nights up around 9,000-10,000 feet in the Wasatch, night temps down into the 10-20F range. Slept naked (commando style) in the bag and remained warm and comfortable the whole night. The stretch of the bag is really nice, I'm a very active sleeper, and the bag allows me to roll around without feeling constricted. While some bags that are rated to 15 degrees really bottom out at around 25, this bag ACTUALLY keeps you warm down to 15 degrees. I also used it in the Fall with the night temps in the 40's, and it was not too warm, so it's versatile enough (I feel like the #0 would be too warm for anything but winter). Really pleased with this purchase.

I'm 6'2", 165 lbs. I was looking for a burlier, stiffer boot than my Crispi CXRs, and this one is the ticket. The stiffness of the shell demands and aggressive stance and style (it'll make you a better skier), and the bellows are very stiff, forcing you to weight your dropped ski a little more. However, the stiff bellows provide a nice, progressive flex that tames big powder boards and provides carving stability in a variety of snow conditions. The fit in the heel of the boot is better than any I've skied before, no slippage, and the Boa system on the liner make the boot feel very snug and solid. You might want another pair of shoes to put on at the bar after skiing, but it's a small price to pay for the performance.

I'm 6'2", 165lbs, on BD O1's with Mid-Stiffs. I have the 177cm. First day on these was in 8 fresh inches in Crested Butte, and I have never looked back. These skis absolutely rip in fresh snow and crud, and are super-quick turn to turn in the bumps. Long-radius, short-radius, whatever, I was even arcing turns on Vermont boilerplate with these badboys (they perform amazingly well on hardpack). While you might want something a little fatter for REALLY deep days, you just can't go wrong with this ski, especially now that the graphics don't have that Gary Coleman looking fella on the front. Hallelujah.

Great day pack for small backcountry trips and in-bounds resort skiing. Makes sure to buy the insulated camelbak sleeve to prevent freeze up in the tube. For more serious backcountry stuff you're going to want something with more space.