Reviews by User: DeskDriver (25)

Wow, these are the best in-ear headphones available. The ear buds are extremely comfortable to wear, and with three different end attachments to customize the fit, how can you go wrong? In addition, the audio quality is outstanding for such small units. Pick up a pair of smokin' buds, you will not be disappointed!

I am not a fan of huge gauntlets on ski gloves. Too many season of rocking Wells & Lamont rancher gloves a la your friendly neighborhood ski patrollers. I was drawn to the cut and style of the AB Pro, and so far they have been worth the money. The dexterity in the gloves is tremendous, and they are warm. Hestra sizing is a bit funny, I have small hands and bought the 7, which fits great. I am a bit worried as I have seen some of the stitching where the palm meets the finger come loose in about 2+ months of skiing. Nevertheless these are great gloves. Ask anyone else who has a set of Hestra's and they will tell you the same.

I am not a fan of huge gauntlets on ski gloves. Too many season of rocking Wells & Lamont rancher gloves a la your friendly neighborhood ski patrollers. I was drawn to the cut and style of the AB Pro, and so far they have been worth the money. The dexterity in the gloves is tremendous, and they are warm. Hestra sizing is a bit funny, I have small hands and bought the 7, which fits great. I am a bit worried as I have seen some of the stitching where the palm meets the finger come loose in about 2+ months of skiing. Nevertheless these are great gloves. Ask anyone else who has a set of Hestra's and they will tell you the same.

Since I constantly get cold hands, it seems like I always like to run a liner in addition to my gloves. I purchased these on recommend from another user and they have been fantastic. They seem to fit fairly true to size, keep my fingers toasty, and fit great inside my Hestra gloves. The butter fleece is just that, sooo nice. These are much better than a set of Craft liners that I have had for time and eternity.

If you would like to put a smile on the face of your significant other I would suggest putting them in the Gotham. This is a great pedestrian piece that does not disappoint. The fixed hood is great, and with removable fur they can bring out their inner Natasha.

I have been watching the reverse camber explosion for the last couple of seasons and decided this would be the year to give it a whirl. The ARG is trully a unique tool, as some of the previous reviews and forum threads indicate there is definietly a learning curve relative to driving this machine. Once you figure it out, oh my. I mounted mine 1 cm forward from the -5 factory midsole as I like a more centered position. I have a binding which only had a 100mm width brake and bending them out to fit the ARG was no problem. The turning behavior of these guns in the soft snow is really magic. They love speed, and making those slashing pow turns will give you chills. Pick up a pair of these, you know the curiousity is killing you.

This is an outstanding, technical jacket. If you are looking for a kick around soft shell or wind jacket look elswhere. If you are willing to spend some $ then get a Sentinel. I love the alpinist cut of this jacket, and Gore Windstopper is top shelf. I disagree with the previous review, the Apex Bionic is not even the same sport as the Sentinel. The Sentinel is everything you would expect from a Summit Series product by The North Face.

Each year I check out the beanie offering for the season and see what I can't live without, you can never have too many right. I have a similar brim beanie with pom pom from Spacecraft that I bought about 4 years ago, naturally I had to get this one. The interchangeable pom poms are killer. They are also durable with large wooden buttons to fix them to the top of the hat. It is a bit stiff and wears tall, which are non issues. Spacecraft always turns out great stuff. Customizable beanie, how can you not pick one of these up?

I had been eyeing this belt for the better part of a year and finally decided to throw down for one. If you like wide, industrial looking belts then you will love this. It has a great look and I love the metal grommets as an accent, the buckle speaks for itself. I am not overly psyched on how the loop that holds the slack of the belt when buckled works, small criticism. This is a must have if you want something different to hold up your trousers.

I was in the market for some new base layers for a while before I found these. I really like the 3/4 length for skiing and the comfort & warmth of these is killer. I would not say they are exactly odor free as Merino Wool boasts, but they definitely don't hold onto funk like your old Capilene does. Pick up a pair of these and join the Merino revolution, they are a fantastic piece for your winter clothing quiver.

If you don't know compression layers, pick one of these up to get in the know. On it's own the shirt does not look like much, once you put it on it's another story. I am very happy with it as a first layer for winter activity, it is really warm and super comfortable. The sleeves and shoulder tend to bunch a bit under other layers. For a mock the neck is a bit high, I would not advise sizing down in this piece as it might be too tight. If you are looking for a better base layer The North Face has you dialed.

This is an outstanding jacket. Super light, packable, and toasty warm. It has a great semi fitted cut that makes it perfect as insulation under shell. More often than not, I wear it as a stand alone when I am not feeling my bulkier winter coats. Recently it served as a pillow while I was camping! Hands down one of the most versatile pieces I ever owned.

The RVCA Big Easy is a killer jean. The fit is great, they run a bit smaller in the waist than some pants. Size up if you want some sag. Bagginess in the legs is nice too, not overly baggy a la JNCO back in the day. Both the black and raw indigo are a fantastic, rich color. With the Tiger tag on the back and unique finishing details, they make a great addition to your denim quiver. What guy is comfortable in skinny jeans anyway?

There are a ton of different base layers to choose from these days. I really like this piece as the deep zipper is great for venting. Additionally the bamboo charcoal fibers add that nice funk numbing property, unlike your old base layers. Your friends will thank you after a long day of aerobic activity that you upgraded to this 1st layer.

I picked up a pair of these for my wife to kick around in. She has very much enjoyed these flips and has nothing but good things to say about the footbed of this sandal and the comfort that comes along with it. Treat your feet with a pair of Base Camp Flips.

That is all there really is to say about this shirt. It is a bit more roomy than other RVCA shirts, if you are a RVCA fan keep that in mind. Add this shirt to your wardrobe and it will soon become your favorite.

Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe played the best tennis match ever played in the Wimbledon final of 1980. This shirt kicks as much a@# as that match. This shirt has a vintage Borg slim fit, and the style speaks for itself. Catch some nods on the pool deck, couple it with the matching board short and you might even get some dates.

I purchased a pair of these for my wife. She was looking for a flip that had a little more going on. These have not disappointed. According to her you can dress them up and down with the flip's clean look, and the comfort level is huge. If your wife complains about uncomfortable flips, these are your answer, and you'll score points for shopping with a feminine touch.

These are beautiful denim pants, however they are not at all baggy in my opinion. The fit is that of a more relaxed straight leg. The majority of the denim that I own are what I would call baggy (19" leg opening and larger), these do not even come close. The dirty wash is very nice, and the back pocket weave is super unique. Just beware, if you are looking for baller fit, these do not fit the bill.

This hoody is super comfy, and high in quality, what else would you expect from Hemp Hoodlamb. Take all of your lame 100% cotton zip ups with screen printing and weak zippers and sub them out for this guy. Mother Earth will thank you. Pick one up and see for yourself, you're worth it.

I have been in the market for a pedestrian jacket, that is not my snow jacket, for for a while. As soon as I saw this I had to have it. If you are in the market for a lightweight piece, this is not for you. This is chronic outerwear for about town. The lining has a great look and feel, and the pocketing scheme is super intelligent. I was stoked that the hood is fixed and lined for those cold, wet winter days. Ditch your snow coat and pick up one of these, it is really unique and you will not be disappointed. Just wait until you see the packaging this lil nugget comes in.

As the previous review mentioned these shorts are well worth the money. The Ypro chamois in these is extremelly comfortable taking the pain out of the longest rides. Sizing is definitely European, once you get that dialed spend the money on a set of these. Your a@# will thank you.

I was oscillating between purchasing this helmet and the Giro Pneumo. I am very happy with the 960. I love the clean matte black finish, the visor is lower profile than others which is exactly what I wanted. One review on this product complained that the visor is not adjustable. However I have not had any problems with where the visor sits. Not to mention this bucket is light as a feather, really a great product.

I am a big fan of Element, so once I saw these shorts it was only a matter of time before I added them to my summer wardrobe. One thing I have noticed, Men's shorts seem to be getting longer and longer each season. These shorts are no exception. I own a pair of manpri's and if these had a couple more inches on the bottom they would be right there. Check your fit, Element is a bit funny with shorts, go a bit bigger if you like some room. These shorts have great style, and seem to breath well for darker colors. The pockets are a bit narrow and small considering the overall length of the shorts. I went with black and the color is more charcoal black than jet black which was what I was hoping for. Especially since they are pin stripped. All in all they are a quality garment that will add some flavor to your probably tired summer cargo's.

I was in the market for some new base layers for a while before I found these. I really like the 3/4 length for skiing and the comfort & warmth of these is killer. I would not say they are exactly odor free as Merino Wool boasts, but they definitely don't hold onto funk like your old Capilene does. Pick up a pair of these and join the Merino revolution, they are a fantastic piece for your winter clothing quiver.

If your closet is full of Dickies or Ben Davis, supplement your wardrobe with the Volcom Weirder short. As the add mentions don't cut up your old man's slacks, just hook up a pair of these. They are very lightweight and wash well. The mini pocket on the side is good for little "items" or your cell phone. Have a skate in the morning, an afternoon on the golf course, then dress them up for dinner, all wearing the Weirder. I also have not been able to find the vintage navy color anywhere but here.

With the classic Volcom cut and simple style, the Primary Shirt is another sure thing. I own several Volcom pieces and continue to buy Volcom for the sentiment above: killer styles and it fits well. One issue to note, plan on ironing or dry cleaning your Primary shirt to keep it phresh, and you looking crunk.

If you would like to put a smile on the face of your significant other I would suggest putting them in the Gotham. This is a great pedestrian piece that does not disappoint. The fixed hood is great, and with removable fur they can bring out their inner Natasha.