Reviews by User: silas shirley (6)

I snatched up the bora 65 four years ago and still love it! i've used the pack for pretty much everything...from traveling overseas to a day pack for rock climbing. You can load it up heavy and the super plush hip belt transfers all the load with easy. That pack has a great fit and you won't be sorry on long hikes. I was going to purchase the bora 80, but i'm glad i went with the 65 instead. The material and quality of the pack is bomb proof and I haven't had any issues after 4 years of abuse and multiple luggage checks at airports! The pack is pretty pricey, but you won't ever need to buy another one. my tag says made in canada...but I think the new ones are being made in the phillipines.

I picked up this vest for a little extra protection. It fits extremely well and you can't really notice you are wearing an impact vest. I did have to remove the bottom pad since it was pushing on my belt line but after that was removed it fits and feels great. I agree with the other review that if you are wearing a beacon this vest doesn't have a high enough collar and the strap will rub on your neck. I've worn mine every time out since I've purchased it. Good buy.

I haven't had any complaints about this harness. It fits great and the doubleback buckles can snug up and hold well. Two of my friends bought this harness after my recommendation and both love it as well. If you're looking for a comfortable reliable rig that you can where all day....this is it.

Picked up a divide (regular not the wide) and love it! Im 5-10, 155lbs and have been riding a 161cm. It handles great in the deep backcountry powder and super responsive through the trees, but is a little cumbersome on the groomers if your accessing backcountry from a resort. I set it up with sparks ignition II binders instead of the voile system and couldn't be happier. Switching from touring to riding is painless and the binders feel great on the board.

I rode my custom x for three hard seasons! I loved the board and it was definitely the best burton board for all mountain riding. It was time for a new board this year and I was going to get another custom x but decided to demo a never summer premier f1. After one day of riding the NS, I was sold. I bought the premier, and probably will never buy another burton board again. So the custom x was great....but the NS rides better, and has a 3 year warranty!

I picked these boots up after riding the ions for the first half of the season. Ions were just a little to stiff for my comfort. The XIII's definitely are the most comfortable boot I've ridden! They provide enough support but are still plush and cozy to ride all day every day. However, after 10 days the rubber toe started to peel off the front a little. I continued to ride these boots 40+ times this year and they are still killing it with out any other quality defects. Haven't put the Ions back on since!