Styles

Wool is always in style so you can bet the smooth Cap Jacket is bound to bring a winter look together. I picked up the gray because I wear a lot of black and it looks great with just about any color jean or pant. Warm, warm, warm ... but not as itchy as you'd think given the wool/poly blend. I tend to wear it with just a tee or light shirt, so I almost always pair it with a scarf, because the collar is pretty wide when zipped up and ... scarfs are a must for me in winter. When an old lady who has seen lots of men cross her path over the year tells you she 'loves that jacket' you know you look good. The younger ladies don't say anything ... they just do a double-take and hope their men don't notice. Other review is right, fits a bit snug at the waist, so go a bit bigger and leave room for layering and my single complaint is that the hand pockets (behind lower cargo) are too small. Other than that, smooth style for the streets in winter.

The snappy, stiff tail of the Proto CT was a bit of a shock on the first run, but after a few chunky turns I made my way into some deep tree stashes, over a few little drops, and then sent a 15'er on an exposed chute where the stiffness and added camber truly excelled. It's super-fast on groomers and once I did get into some deeper pow, the rocker really shined. The only reason I gave the 154cm I rode 4 out of 5 is because it's a bit stiff for my style and size (150lb, 5'9") so the EVO's playfulness is more for me. Otherwise, this boards kicks more ass than Jet Li on a kill-binge.

It doesn't butter, but is spreads sweetness all over the hill if you know how to push your own limits. Took the Proto CT154 out on a 6in + day at Canyons in Park City and banged out a few tree lines with more than recorded snow levels, hucked a 15 footer along the way, laid down some deep turns on groomers, and got my fair share of face shots (considering the below-rad snow depth right now) on a steep, north side ridge. The CT has a lot of pop in the tail, but that equates to a stiffer feel overall. While a true park rider can kill a big line effortlessly thanks to the CT's blunted tip and tail and ultralight weight, it's not as forgiving as the EVO. On the other hand, it rides as well switch as regular, with the exception of a slightly shorter edge when you make switch turns. Bottom line, this CT is one you want to show off in public.

Team fit isn't too skinny, but definitely slimmer than most jeans and pants I wear. Note the other reviewer who said he went up a size. It's a good idea given this stretchy jean-like cut is slimmer than other pants of similar size. A bit long with the 32in inseam, but overall a really comfortable pant. Thin material should help them breathe well and the Team Pant looks slick with a collared shirt tucked in if you need to step off the board and up the style-meter.

Dy-no-mite! The cleanest looking skate shoe that has every graced my foot is actually a tribute to holligan-ism. And since soccer fans and skaters are criminals by nature, I can see entire stadiums of fans celebrating with gangs of skaters ... all sporting the Lakai Manchester. I picked up a pair of the light blue suede (because I never got to see Elvis gyrate) and choose not to skate in them due to the fact they look too damn good.

I love this lightweight beast! Never Summer's rocker design is a huge improvement from my older, camber stick and my skills started to rise above the plateau I'd hit after the first few hours. This board is the perfect all mountain ride for those who transition from the groomed trails to the steep gnar on a sick pow day. From face shots to steep lines, the Heritage XR bridges the gap between new tech and old-school toughness, just right for bigger riders with mammoth-sized feet.

Picked these up as a replacement for Burton Missions (worked well for many seasons) and I'm pretty stoked so far. Pros: super-cush ankle strap, convertible toe strap (wear it as a cap-style or over top of boot), extra dampening under binding, ratchets don't slip as much as Burton. Con: Check, check, check the ankle/toe length adjuster (it's just a clip, not a screw like most brands and mine came undone, which could have been result of stashing in car and the clip inadvertently released)...once again, checking your bindings (any brand) regularly is a good habit. That's it for the not-so-sweet. Other than that, these things are as comfortable as a lounge chair in hell.