Westcomb Cruiser – Waterproof Breathable Shell
By Editor | January 27, 2010
If you are going outdoors to a wet and hot environment the Westcomb Cruiser waterproof breathable jacket is for you. EVent fabric is pretty much one of the most waterproof and breathable type of membrane / material on the market today which basically makes the Westcomb Cruiser a top performer in wet and hot climates.
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Arc’teryx Venta LT- Soft Shell Jacket
By Editor | January 20, 2010
The Arc’teryx Venta LT is a true soft shell jacket featuring Gore’s best Windstopper highly water-resistant fabric on the shoulder, arms and back. It also features taped seams to keep heavy downpours or wet snow from leaking into the jacket through the seams.
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Mountain Hardware Offwidth – Soft Shell Jacket
By Editor | January 4, 2010
For activities such as climbing, backpacking and hiking the Mountain Hardware Offwidth will more than do the job. The Mountain Hardware Offwidth features Mountain Hardware’s nylon-polyhouse fabric which is quite versatile, it can handle 30 mph gust, light rain as well as surprise changes in ambient temperature, although it is not as breathable as more expensive fabrics it is more than adequate for most activities.
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Westcomb – Flow FX Hoody Ski Jacket
By Editor | January 2, 2010
The Flow FX Hoody ski jacket by Westcomb is quite a warm jacket as most people who have tried it will tell you. The fleece insulation lining is thick, however the surprising thing is you can actually wear this jacket on warm days as well because the arm pit zippers on the Westcomb Flow FX hoody ski jacket are really large, so it ventilates moisture out, along with the moisture wicking liner it does a great job of keeping dry inside.
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APEX – Ski Comfortable Boot
By Editor | December 30, 2009
Many ski boot manufacturers have been trying for years to create the ultimate comfortable ski boot, where the ski boot is stiff enough and performs very well on the slopes, yet when you need to walk in them they will be comfortable and less clumsy to walk in.
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Ride Isano Snowboarding Boots
By Editor | December 28, 2009
The Ride Isano snowboarding boots has a special inner lacing system that assist in keeping the front of your foot nice and snug. This snowboarding boot features an ultra light outsole which made from blown EVA foam this makes the Ride Isano boot very light in terms of weight, so you don’t have to feel like you are wearing anvils on your feet, and at the end of your snowboarding day, your legs will thank you for it.
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Helly Hansen Convertor Ekolab – Water-proof Breathable Shell
By Editor | December 24, 2009
Believe it or not the Helly Hansen Ekolab’s shell material is vegetable based. It is a water-proof breathable membrane and DWR (Durable Water Resistant) finish that is fluorocarbon-free and recyclable. Does this vegetable based shell perform as well as the regular synthetic stuff? The answer here is “very close.”
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Arc’teryx Sentry Ski Jacket
By Editor | December 18, 2009
The Arc’teryx Sentry is a mixture between a premium mountaineering jacket and warm Canada goose parka! The Sentry combines Gore’s most durable waterproof-breathable fabric, Pro Shell with Primaloft’s best insulation. The Arc’Teryx Sentry impressed many people who have tried this jacket, beating out chilling winds on the ski lifts to wet and slushy slopes.
The Arc’ Teryx Sentry repelled them all, and the bonus is you can also use this jacket for hiking thereby getting your money’s worth. Extra breathability is provided by pit zips and the hood stuffs away into the collar.
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Danner Ascend GTX – Leather Hiking Boot
By Editor | December 12, 2009
The Danner Ascend GTX has a full grain leather construction and Gore-Tex liner plus soft EVA midsoles. It’s not a heavy and beefy hiking boot like some others out there, however it does offer very good support for your feet and ankles. If you have a 40-50 pound backpack and plan to hike the weekend then the Danner Ascend GTX hiking boot is for you.
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