Reviews by User: Pavel Kovar (7)
| Petzl Quark Ice Axe This product is no longer available |
Absolutely awesome
02-02-09 ![]() |
I have old Pulsars. I just spent a weekend climbing with friend's Quarks and wow, what a difference!! Leashless, the pinky rest works great, the picks go in on the first swing and are easy to remove. Vertical ice all of a sudden felt lot less intimidating. I am shopping for a pair now... |
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| Patagonia Micro Puff Hooded Jacket - Men's Read other reviews of this product |
Looks great but...
01-21-09 ![]() |
the fit is sooo off - I am 5'9, 150lb and after reading some reviews got size small - when it arrived, it was still quite roomy around my body but too tight around my shoulders and sleeves were a little short. I am very very worried that if I sized up to medium, the fit would be way too roomy around my trunk... it is a shame because otherwise it looks like a great, warm, packable jacket and I really liked the hood. I know you are supposed to wear this with layers but with such a roomy fit I would need to have so many layers on that I would probably not need a warm jacket anymore... I think I will complain to Patagucci that they need to design something with an athletic fit. |
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| Scarpa Denali TT Alpine Touring Boot Read other reviews of this product |
Great boots
04-22-09 ![]() |
great ski performance while still comfortable for walking/climbing. Most recently I have spent 16 hours in them straight. They are definitely wider than Garmont however still narrow around my ankles - thus they needed some boot fitting that helped but my let ankle still gets a little bruised. The Intuition liners are great, I had lace ups before and the Intuitions are warmer and easier to deal with. I used Superfeet to fill up the volume, the toe box still has a bit more volume upwards (not sideways) but on the other hand a little bit of room keeps my toes warm. Sizewise, my US street is 10, Salomon X-Waves Mondo 27 and the Scarpas are Mondo 27.5 (and the Scarpas seem to fit better than the Salomons!!). |
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| CAMP USA Vector Nanotech Crampon This product is no longer available |
Great technical crampons
03-24-09 ![]() |
I have the non-Nanotech version, used them for ice climbing for about three years now and they are great in every aspect. Love the ability to convert between dual and monopoint. They also compact small for transport. |
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| Oakley Force Fleece Jacket - Men's Read other reviews of this product |
Looks solid but...
02-11-09 ![]() |
just doesn't fit - I am 5'9, 150lbs and the hoodie fits great in sleeves and chest but is way to roomy around my trunk. I am bummed because it is fleece (= warm) and seems really really well made. oh, well. |
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| Mountain Hardwear Micro Chill Zip Tee - Men's Read other reviews of this product |
Awesome
11-23-08 ![]() |
super plush and love the zip - easy to ventilate. Great mid layer for spring/fall or highly aerobic activities in the winter. |
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| CAMP USA Silver Star Climbing Helmet Read other reviews of this product |
try it on first, does not always fit
10-31-08 ![]() |
I was looking to replace my beat-up old helmet and bought this one online - what a surprise when it arrived, I put it on and it did not fit - there is too much foam at the top of the helmet and it can slip off my head upon impact. Too bad, it is going back, otherwise looks well made, with good adjustments and I like the headlamp holders. |
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| Pearl Izumi Slice Full-Zip Bike Jersey - Men's Read other reviews of this product |
Runs small
09-12-08 ![]() |
Well wicking jersey. I think it runs small, I normally wear medium and had to get this one in Large and still it is bit tight around shoulders. The full zip is awesome. |
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