Reviews by User: Robert Stianche Jr. (6)

You know, everytime I try another outerware product, I find I'm dissapointed in my purchase. NOT so with the NorthFace items. Seems that they really pay attention to product development and make quality items that your bound to enjoy. The material used in this pant has a good quality look and feel. I especially like the lining inside these pants, very soft to the touch, and thats a good thing. I have the uninsulated version and think I took the right road on this since I'm "never" cold. I do like the venting zips and chimmny effect they offer. The extra velcro behind the double button snaps at the top of the pant is a nice addition, just makes everything nice and secure. The zippers all around are very smoot to operate and the Velcro sinches at the waist are nice to snug up the pant for that custom fit. I really like the extra room in the leg area. I'm a 6"2" clydesdale, and weigh in at 225 , 36" waist, so I went with the "Large, Long" size. My wife says I have neanderthal legs, so that extra room is welcome. There also is plenty of "fit" that I can wear my "donjoy" knee brace. The only thing I would change is adding alittle more boot abrasion material at the cuffs. Once again NF goods are a worthy purchase.

I've just had a pleasant surprise with these boots. Hmmmm, Most comfortable boot I've ever owned, OUT OF THE BOX. Wow. I like the upright stance and feel of this boot. The three settings, Walk, Forward and Upright make life easy. This is the first boot I've ever owned that I was able to leave the boot in the lock down position ALL DAY, plenty of toe room in the box, More Happy Feet., Easy to adjust and very responsive on the inbounds with hard pack.. I was leary of the response coming from a boot with a 120 shell hardness, but that was put to rest quickly. There seems to be just a little more width in the pad area of your foot, which translates into comfort, without being sloppy...I can't wait to hit Alf's or Honey Comb Canyon to really test the worthiness of this boot. In PA it has my vote.

My K2 4 speed's came with lame mini baskets. They arn't for the west, but these are sweet. Nice size, easy to mount and a soft, yet firm plastic should take poleing to a new high. I did by two sets, just to have a back up. When your traveling, there never is a good selection of replacements at the ski area shops ! These are nice, get em.

Well Its been two years of hard abuse on these gloves, I will say, if you want a glove that will stand up to constant use, these are it. Very well made, they have all day comfort. Be sure weatherize these each season, and they will last for years. Only time my hands got wet (but not cold) was in a Stowe Mtn spring season downpour, and I mean downpour. In the Utah dumps, never wet. BTW, those forearm straps are awesome, you never have to worry about losing your glove on the lift. Sweet.

Just have two days use of these gloves, and boy I am pleased. I've searched many days and found these fit the ticket. Warm, easy to put on, easy to take off, and the Goat leather can't be beat; so soft and supple. You can "feel" the poles, and you don't have to take them off the undo your jacket. Such a well made glove and it looks cool too. Very sweet.

Although its 90F outside, I can tell that these goggles will work, just putting them on, with the fan on low, you can feel the air circulating. That's what I've been looking for, especially on those days, when you’re crossing those long goat-trails to the next pow run. Can't wait to put these through the ringer this winter.