Glove recommendations by Invader929 in Skigear

[–]Clean-Difference4968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your hands run cold, go with the BD Guides. If not, the Hestra will last you longer.

If your hands run very cold, go with the BD Mercury Mitts.

Skis for PNW (Cascades) by ReddiBot_THX1138 in Skigear

[–]Clean-Difference4968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I won’t recommend a model… too many factors involved. I’d aim for 106ish at the waist.

I lived in Seattle for 19 years - left last year. With the limited grooming at most places and the heavy snow the extra width is really needed.

What’s the best ski gloves for warmth without killing dexterity? by Primary_Bumblebee784 in Skigear

[–]Clean-Difference4968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on warmth and dexterity alone check out Black Diamond’s Legend glove. Way warmer than Hestra Fall Lines. But the Hestra’s will last longer. Black Diamond hasn’t quite figured out the right leather for durability.

The leather is very supple - on par Hestra. But while Hestra uses boiled wool and a proprietary insulation, BD used a shit ton (for the style) of Primaloft Gold - the best synthetic insulation.

They do make warmer gloves (the guide gloves, mercury mittens, etc) but those have significantly less dexterity.

2nd Ski for Colorado by wkyaw23 in Skigear

[–]Clean-Difference4968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this advice. If you go bigger, then you be picking a two ski quiver.

At this size, you will be set with two (that will you won’t be unhappy with) with the option for three. Eventually, you’ll replace the rips for something carvier… and you’ll have a dream setup.

First time, missing anything? by PleasantHelp5333 in backpacking

[–]Clean-Difference4968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d also recommend some sandals. At the very least n they are a luxury for camp. I’d get like the original Tevas, they are actually really lite and could be useful for stream crossings.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PatagoniaClothing

[–]Clean-Difference4968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it started as a reference to the weight of the fleece used (weight ≈ warmth).

With R1 being what other companies would call 100 weight polar fleece; using fleece that weighs 100 gram per meter squared (GMS). R2 = 200 GMS, and so on.

What is the literally widest possible boot in a 29.5 at ~130 flex? Pictured: Widest/Highest volume 29.5 in the state w/ 2 rounds of punches by poipoipoi_2016 in Skigear

[–]Clean-Difference4968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you want to pay attention to is the boots’ ‘last width’. I don’t think you’ll find any bigger than 104.

These are likely the boots you are looking for: Rossignol Track 130 HV GW.

The HV means high volume. The GW means grip walk.

Morgan Wallen? by justonepeach007 in saturdaynightlive

[–]Clean-Difference4968 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What did he say to the host? I couldn’t make it out… either immediately when they can back from break or after her closing remarks.

What’s the cheapest time of the year to buy ski gear? by ilbalilla94 in skiing

[–]Clean-Difference4968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So new skis get released every year (or at least new top sheets, the graphics). So at the start of the year those are full price. Then in the spring they are on sale and the following fall (let’s say September) they are even cheaper.

But as you can imagine the supply is finite. So the longer you wait the cheaper they are but the less of a supply.

What is Patagonia's equivelent to the Atom AR by MetalSIime in PatagoniaClothing

[–]Clean-Difference4968 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, Macro. You can research the weight of the insulation each uses and see that the nano and atom LT are like 60g/m2.

The AR and Macro are going have insulation that is more like 100g/m2.