Reviews by User: nick m (3)

like everyone else has said, these things are pretty great. i logged a couple days in all sorts of snow conditions with alpine boots with no complaints... but along with others, i've had issues when mounting AT boots (mine are scarpa denali tts). issue 1: when the forward pressure is adjusted correctly (boot in and screw flush with housing) it's really difficult to click the boot in and out of the binding as the sole hits the top of the heel piece. this is a common problem and i had to back out the screw a click. now the screw top sticks out a little with boot in, but it seems pretty secure. issue 2: the contact points on the heel piece of the binding are small and will leave serious marks on the heel of your boots. especially AT boots since most use a softer/lighter plastic. this isn't really a big deal, so don't worry if you start to see wear. issue 3: when the toe height is adjusted using the paper resistance technique, all seems good, but because of the softer rubber sole, the toe can move up and down in the binding. i just cranked up the toe height until i no longer had any play, seems to work great... summary: sweet with alpine boots, takes a little love for some AT boots. and here's a good thread if you're having issues: http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116625

I bought this off SAC last fall and my first impression was cheap and flimsy. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and used it on short trips to the ski hill with good results (nothing fell off). THEN, on my way to Mt Hood meadows, one of the main screws that holds the thing together just straight up and fell out. we heard something hit the roof, pulled over, and then realized that there was no longer anything holding the down the skis/board on the back rack. SUMMARY: this was not a case of user error. this rack is poorly designed, flimsy, and on the whole, cheap as sh!t. buy at your own risk.

so yesterday it was pushing 60 degrees (temp, not slope) so i decided to bring the motorcycle out of storage, and for the life of me i couldn't find one of my riding gloves. wore these suckers and don't think i'm going back. great dexterity and warmth plus the texture of the back would definitely be good if you go down. also, the tan leather is pretty sexy under the cuff of a black jacket. oh yeah, these things are sweet on the slopes as well. 5 stars. and for those of you who struggle with disproportionately large thumbs, this glove is very accommodating - i usually go xl but the large was perfect.