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I've been using a Princeton Tec Aurora for most stuff, and a PT Tec40 (handheld, 4 AA's, halogen bulb) for when I need to reach out a bit farther. If you can wait two months, check out the Princeton Tec Apex. It's nearly the same combination of light, and similar to the current Yukon HL in that it has 5mm LEDs for close-up work, and it's got a high-power Luxeon LED for the main beam. There are 2 seperate power level adjustment buttons, one that controls the main beam and one that controls the 5mm LEDs, each button having 3 levels of brightness. It's a big step up from the Yukon HL (And pretty much everything else that 's out right now, short of a Silva) in that it has 4 5mm LEDs, instead of the Yukon HL's 3. The main beam is also better is it's a 3 watt Luxeon LED instead of a 1 watt Luxeon LED used in the Yukon HL. Form factor will be similar as well, with a 4 AA battery pack in the rear of the headband. This gives you a blazing hot main beam when you need to see cliffs before you walk over them, and with the flip of a swith, you can read a map without blinding yourself. If you're partial to Pretzels, the Myo XP (out now) is similar, but falls short in several areas (lack of power regulation circuitry, poor overall beam strength, etc.) If you're only hiking on trails, then you probably don't need that much light and could get by just fine with something like the Princeton Tec EOS or the ubiquitous Tikka/Aurora style. The Tikka/Aurora are better for reading at night, since they have no rear-mounted battery pack, so it all comes down to how you plan to use it. Good luck

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I bet you wouldn't say that if you were crossing under some sketch wind loaded slope just as the roar of the jet hits! I saw the movie K2, I know how it works

I got the next size up from the Helipro, called the Guide now...when i'm not skiing, it's pimp for carrying a board up, and the snowshoes on the way down. It's not perfection...heavy for the size/volume, but it's overbuilt, so it's super stable and carries a board real well. One of the coolest features is being able to access your stuff through the back panel, so even when your board is lashed to the outside, you don't gotta wrestle with it to get at your isht. If it was a pound or two lighter and waterproof, I'd buy 3 more just like it.

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get in line, pal

If these will fit 183cm, I got $20 if you pay shipping

It's bad enough that I have to drive up to get my Wonderbars and BBQ Chicken potatoe chips...now this?!? I may just have to emmigrate now.

I made some calls, and can't come up with anything at the Costco stores in the states...Bogen, Going to Costco anytime soon?

Cheers Bogen...

Bogen, Which Costco? They have Costcos all over now days...Canada, US, even one in Taiwan last I was there. How do you know of the approching shipment? You got a SKU for this paticular item? (costco item number)

Lots of MSR loyalty here for some reason...maybe because they're cheap, or local, or ? Check out the specs on a pair of Backcountry Rescue's, made by Northern Lite. They weigh almost 1/2 of what most other shoes weigh. Downside is their traction isn't as good as my MSRs, but for half the weight, big deal. MSR's Denali with extended tails: 4 pounds 10 oz NortherLite Backcountry Rescue: 2 pounds 11 oz That's a real tough choice....

I look DAMN sexy in a Speedo...how about I NOT send you a 8x10 of that hot steamy goodness I'm dyin for an update! Maybe he's having a hard time finding an Internet Cafè in KTM

Someone saw this post and word got back to people at UW, and I received an email this week from Wick Haxton, Director, INT at University of Washington. He detailed how the university thought the Forest Service would take care of it, and the Forest Service thought the University would take care of it, so it never got done. Mr. Haxton has found a lot of relevant documents about the history/cleanup (lack thereof) regarding the university's experiments. It appears that in Feb 2005 he's arraigning a walk-through with the Forest Service to get an idea of what needs to be done. So cc.com may be good for something after all (aside from all the spray) In case anyone's interested, I'll post updates here in the months that follow. Stay tuned....

Yes, near Seattle...I have a pickup truck and will deliver to a reasonable distance.

Price Reduced to $85. Sanyo SR-4310W

Perfect for keeping brews cold and close by so your lazy ass doesn't have to go ALL the way to the kitchen! Sanyo makes the best compact fridge. 4.4 cu ft. Holds 2 full Gallon bottles in door storage, glass crisper lid, door shelves, full size ice compartment, quiet runner. One year old, and still under warrenty. 19" wide x 33" tall. Looks and smells brand new, no nasty stench here. With orginal manuals, etc. I'm in the Seattle area. I have pics if your interested. Paid over $150, asking $85.00

Erik Lewis, (Erik with a "k"), will be missed. Save some of those freshies for the rest of us...we'll see you soon buddy.

A&F used to make some proper gear...50 or 60 years ago

I have TWO brand new NP-20 Lithium Ion batteries that fit Casio Exilim series digital cameras. I currently own a Minolta Dimage Xt, and have no need for these batteries. Anyone have a Casio Exilim and want these?

That's a great price ...but why would a guy like you be wearin a PINK jacket?

Atomic has a few models that can only be mounted with Dynafit bindings, are these one of them, or are they compatible with other binders?

Thanks for the first impressions...I've been threatening to ditch my ghetto MSR's for either the Lightnings or the NorthernLite Backcountry...so this definitly helps.

Down is an obvious good choice, but since you live where you do, I'd stick with something synthetic, like this one here. It's the ultimate for soggy trips in the northwest, and no stressing out all the time about trying to keep it dry.

I think that happens a lot more often then people will admit...I saw the same thing on the other side, while camped near Schurman, tents rolling down the mountain like tumbleweeds...but those lucky s.o.b.'s caught it beofore it took a serious dive.