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K2 complete setup review (darko, formula and turbo dream)
just recently picked up a new K2 complete setup including K2 Darko boots, Formula bindings and Turbo Dream board, so i will throw in my two cents on everything.
My background:
riding for 7 years, i'm 6'0" 175 lbs, size 11 boot and i ride all mountain, backcountry, powder and i venture into the park once in a while for the smaller jumps (no jibbing or 40+ ft kickers)
The boots.
the K2 darko's use a traditional lacing system but with boa-conda technology, which tightens the liner as you twist the knob to lock your heel in the cup of the boot. This addition to the boot is amazing, and really lets you dial in a good level of tightness. i'm sure we've all done up our boots as tight as they go but still have too much movement in the liner. the boa-conda tech pretty much eliminates this problem and allows for on-the-fly adjustments depending on what kind of flex you need in the boot. These boots also have K2's harshmellow technology. This isn't new, but is it a great thing to have in a boot, as the soles are very cushy on hard landings. The one flaw with this boot is that the liner does up with velcro. This is not a huge problem, but i am worried about the velcro losing its stickiness as the season goes on. the velcro holds you in just fine though, so i suppose it remains to be seen how it will hold up.
The bindings.
i went with the K2 formula bindings because i wanted adjustability, and they give you just that in almost every aspect of the binding. the highback angle, height, gas pedal and straps can all be adjusted in a number of ways, allowing you to dial in the precise binding feel you want. a newer addition for this year i believe is the canted footbeds and angled highbacks which point inwards to give a more natural foot position. I didn't notice a difference at first, but when i stepped into a friends board after riding mine for a while, the foot position felt unnatural. i would highly recommend these bindings, or any bindings with canted footbeds to relieve stress on the outer part of the foot.
The board.
the turbo dream is K2's rockered all mountain killer. I wanted a board that would give me control while ripping down groomers, effortless float in the powder, maneuverability in the trees and dampening on hard landings. I can confidently say after riding this board that it does all of these things very well. i opted for a 157W to maintain maneuverability, but i was worried about how it would behave in high speed carving. after testing it out on groomers my worries immediately disappeared. The edge to edge transitions are snappy and edge hold is strong. This board is very confidence inspiring when ripping through the groomers. This deck also kills it in the trees in the tight powder stashes and trails. with the 157 and the rocker technology, the board can turn on a dime, and is very responsive when you need to make split second turns and decisions when bombing the forest. the rocker tech also means this board floats effortlessly in the powder. this allows for a more centered stance when cruising the pow and minimizes the the back leg burn you would get with a cambered board. with the harshmellow technology added for this years turbo dream, you have another layer of absorption when you case those jumps or hit a drop with a flat landing. the harshmellow also helps when riding over crud and small children, as it acts as a shock absorber to minimize small impacts. this board is also very confidence inspiring when trying new tricks, especially spins. the rockered design makes it much more difficult to catch an edge on sketchy landings, and will inspire you to try bigger jumps and more spins.
I am extremely happy with this setup. People should not knock K2 as they have a great lineup this year, and the Turbo Dream is destined to be a great seller. All the innovation and technology in the board, boots and bindings contribute to the total comfort of the rider, and makes riding more effortless and more fun. This combination is very confidence inspiring, and will truly improve anyones riding in a variety of conditions.
thanks for reading! feel free to ask me anything about my setup!
Great review! Thanks!
Glad you're loving the K2 setup. I have the K2 Fling myself and my bf has the Darkos as well. He loves the boa-conda tech too.
Good reviews, thanks. I also have the Darkos, the best thing I ever did was to bake them to fit. It took a few times to get it perfect, but they are super comfortable now.
Yeah I got them heat molded as well. Man what a difference! Paired with my Burton socks they are the ultimate in comfort an warmth.
ryannorthcott - just curious what other boards you have ridden and how the Turbo Dream compared.
I am considering buying one that I found for a good deal, but I am hesitating because I was originally thinking my next board would be BTX or something similar (i.e. rocker with some type of edge tech to help grib hard pack and ice).
I was originally thinking I'd buy a C2BTX like the Skunk Monkey or the Dark Series, but they cost much more and not 40% off like the Turbo Dream.
i would have loved to demo a couple of lib/never summer/bataleon boards just to get a feel for all the different technologies out there but sadly i didn't have that option. i went with the turbo dream because of my positive experiences with the k2 brand, the quality of reviews, and because it matched well to the type of riding i do. for these reasons i don't regret the purchase at all and i especially don't regret not paying ~$150 more for a lib/gnu/never summer.
cool, thought I'd try.
I'm heading to Whistler this weekend and they have demos available every day so I am hoping to demo the turbo dream a lib and maybe a few others to compare. I'll post reviews if I end up doing the demos.
How's the k2 turbo dream do in the park?
I'm thinking of buying the turbo dream, I feel like I want to step it up and get a quality board I can use for a couple years, but how does it do in the park? I want a board that I can have fun with on normal days up in the mountain and In trees and powder (basically an all Mt board) but I've got to be able to ride our competitions on my board too, the comps are slope style, boarder cross an half pipe. So would this board be good for me? I want a board that can do decent in the park (I'm more worries about jumps than rails, but I like rails too), pipe, and speed, but I don't want to sacrifice the rest of the mountain for that! This board sounds good for cliffs and pow and trees but yeah how is it in da park/pipe?
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|Nonny is about 3 months old and his aren't up yet. They're sort of half way up and have been like that for the last few weeks. He's a mix, and I have no idea with what, so I don't know if they're going to come up or not. My other dog is a Chi/Pomeranian and his weren't fully up until he was close to six months. I mention him b/c he's an erect-ear breed as well. Your pup is beautiful though.
Over 5 months my pups stood up. You have a ways to go. I add Knox gelatin in the orange white box to each meal about a tablespoon. And plain Greek yogurt. Helped for me
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Kaleb's ears were up and stayed up when I got him. He was three months old.
Riley had really thick, sturdy ears. They took a while to come up. They started coming up when he was around 4 months. I know they were all they way up when he was 6 months.
Great looking pup...
At 11 weeks I would not be concerned...I am certain most of my shep's ears at that age were not standing but I have seen some that have been and even earlier but never mine. A passage from a previous post in the ears section...many many posts in there if you should choose to look...."Between the 5th and 7th month the ear cartilage is still soft enough to encourage the ear into an upright position...."
If it gets to a certain point where you decide to be proactive i.e. taping etc. I had great success with ear forms which are made explicitly for GSDs. Here's a link to the product...if you hunt around you can probably find them cheaper. Ear Supports - $21.99 : Dog Equipment, Police Dog, Schutzhund, Service Dog, Dog Agility I believe I just used Tear Mender glue to keep them in place.
As far as supplementing a young pup with higher amounts of calcium for promoting the cartilage in the ears, you might read up on it as too much calcium can be somewhat problematic in the young pup's development..i.e. bone spurs etc. I believe I have read the addition of small amounts of vitamin C with the additional calcium keeps the calcium "moving" along in order to prevent problems from an excess of calcium. I have only read this, regarding too much calcium and do not know if it is factual...I assume your vet would be able to guide you on this topic.
I have also read and witnessed this myself with my 3 GSds over the years...IF at any time the pup's ears do come up for short bits the likelihood of the pup's ears standing properly is quite certain. So, since you have seen them up for a short bit at times, that is a good sign for the future.
Enjoy the pup and take plenty more pictures of those floppy ears because it will be a thing of the past before much longer.
Ears at 11 weeks!? (No "dancing")
Hi! Ive been lurking around the forums and learning a ton over the last month since I brought my puppy home. And now my ear concerns have finally motivated me to post! lol
My little guy is 11 weeks old on monday and his ears have been floppy since I got him! I've tried to be patient and look at all the other posts about ears... but most ears seem to have been doing some kind of flopping around or standing up by this age it seems!
For the last week and a half he has started to lift his ears half way up for a few seconds whenever he stretches of wakes up from a nap, and they get a little lift at the base when he's outside playing... but other than that they are totally flopped.
I saw a picture of his parents and one of his parents has huge ears that stood a little more than halfway up, but with floppy tips (kinda like a collie). The other parent had huge erect ears. So I know he could have inherited weak ears.
Ive been giving him bully sticks and toys to chew on as well as adding unflavored gelatin and plain yogurt to his food just in case it makes a difference.
So anyways, just wondering what you all think about his ears, if they will stand with or without help and if anyone else has gone through the same thing! I dont' know why some pics are sideways... Sorry :P
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If your preference is auto pistols, please respond under that group
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Bob Wright
I'm confused.....again :?
Hi Bob, :-D
you must think us revolver people are older (extra catagory 60+) I still shoot autos also including my department issue Sig Pro 2340. I was the first man on our department to carry a 9mm DA auto in the 1970's. We got a new Chief in 1979 and we all had to carry revolvers for over 10 years when we were finally issued weapons.(Sig P228 in 9mm.) :lol: Jim
I just assumed with age came wisdom.
As in my case.
Bob Wright
I guess I feel younger in the summer, for Carry S&W 340PD (wheelgun) and a SIG 239 SAS .40 (auto)for cooler weather. My age? 59.
Bob I put 50 and older cuz on July the 9th I turn 50 :smt119 but having said that I don't own a .50 GI yet. A couple of wheel guns. 2 five shooters .38 spl and .45 ACP, and 1 six shooter in .44 mag.Quote:
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I don't know who won the west, the .45 Colt or the .44 or the 44-40 but it sure must have been wild.
I come to the conclusion that I just love the .45 caliber regardless.
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The white lie police now have you in our sites--you will shortly receive notification as where to forward all firearms now in you domain to be properly disposed of;;failure to comply could result in a laugh... :twisted: :twisted: :-D :-D
I'm still under 21. :cry:
THAT sounds like a direct quote from AARP :smt071Quote:
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:smt046 :smt046 :smt046
I really enjoy shooting both about equally. I prefer to carry my semi-autos, if for no other reason than round capacity. I don't shoot one any better than the other so that is not an issue.
That's why they(AARP) don't get my money each year and the gun forums and NRA do ;-)Quote:
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I appear to be one of the youngsters of the group at 26. :) Still loving my revolvers, though! Hey, I thought of you today at work, actually, and this made me think of it. I had a guy asking for a good defense handgun and I walked him over to the revolvers. He looks at me and says, "I thought all you kids refused to touch these things!"
And yes, I do feel personally insulted when people scoff revolvers and say, "No, I want a real gun." I know you don't get much more real than my 686, and I usually tell them so, too. Had a girl got real nasty about the revolvers the other day and I couldn't help it. "Well if you need 17 rounds, that's fine. But personally, I can get the job done with six rounds. You might want to consider trying our range out and getting some practice in." I just couldn't help myself.
38 here.
I am two days older than baseball, and I carry both at different times. That's a real wore out old 60.
Carry auto's, but prefer my SP101 357 and 45 Colt revolvers at the range. Guess I'm just a confused old guy..
Part of the majority - for a couple more years, anyway. I like revolvers and autopistols.........as long ans they go bang. :smt071
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And, yeah, I know Custer was only a colonel, but he was a Brevet General at the time of Little Big Horn.
Bob Wright
He was also a glory hound that got his troops wiped out.
Bob Wright, Custer was a Civil War Brevet General and a Lt. Colonel at the time of his demise. Regards, Richard :D
Young punk here. As the name and pic implies, I love Smith & Wesson revolvers.


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The 502 engine is a marine or a crate engine
never installed in any car or truck from the factory.
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Gen IV and GEN VI head will interchange-----GEN V needs a special head gasket.
Gen V engines have a stamped steel front timing cover with 10 bolts
Gen VI engines have a cast aluminum cover with 6 bolts
Gen V are flat tappet cam engines
Gen VI are roller cammed engines
502 Big Block Chevy Info
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1. What years were these put in production vehicles? Or were they strictly crate engines you could / can buy? Were they considered Gen 5 or Gen 6 engines.
2. If they did come in production vehicles, did they all come with forged cranks and 4 bolt mains?
3. What Gen IV parts are interchangeable with Gen 5 or 6 blocks?
4. Will 088 rectangular port heads bolt up Gen IV blocks? What I've found on the internet so far is that they will but I've read one article that said they won't.
5. If the 502 was sold as a production engine, what is the going price for one in used but rebuildable condition?
I've looked on the internet for the answers to most of these questions but haven't had a lot of luck. Thanks in advance.
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No reason to change your stance. I also ride +-15 and I don't do a lot of switch riding. The duck stance gives you the advantage of being able to crouch very low. If you do any riding in tight trees, you know how this can be an advantage.
Some sort of rocker board powder board would definitely be nice. You shouldn't have much to worry about in the way of flats. I am sure the cat operator is well aware of problem areas for snowboarders and have adjusted their pick up spots and run outs accordingly.
Just let them know that you are getting your cherry popped and you want them to be gentle with you. If it turns out you can be more aggressive ask if they can accommodate that as the day goes on.
Originally Posted by Snowolf View Post
Pretty much agree with everything TT has said but on this issue, I would caution you against making stance changes. Stance is a very individualistic thing and plays a very important role in riding performance. Changes to accustomed stance take awhile for the body to adjust to; generally longer than you have available.
Duck stances really do not inhibit off piste powder riding performance in any significant way. I ride 15/-15 for everything including on my splitboard and my stance works great for me and I ride 90% off piste terrain even while confined to resort riding. Any slight performance advantage from a forward stance will be significantly countered by your body's unfamiliarity with a new stance. Dealing with challenging (though fun) conditions will exacerbate this even more.
I do however fully agree with TT's advice about a pow specific setup if you have those conditions. His advice on that is solid.
Originally Posted by 61ragtop View Post
Here is a whistler company check me out.....
Powder Mountain Catskiing/ Heliskiing - about
I'm sure they have some black diamond runs around there somewhere?
They just didn't show any in the vid
If you can't honestly ride that terrain, I can honestly say "I feel sorry for you"
Here is a whistler company check me out.....
Powder Mountain Catskiing/ Heliskiing - about
Originally Posted by Snowolf View Post
Honestly, from your description I would put the cat boarding off this season and spend most of your time this season riding off piste. A groomed black diamond really does not compare well to off piste riding in general. In fact, it is quite often terrain that is too mellow that presents the greatest difficulty to the inexperienced off piste rider.
Spend this season riding off piste in the nastiest, iciest, shittyest conditions mother nature throws at you and do it on all terrain including double black off piste. In addition, get some practice in riding deep off piste powder. Half of the battle with powder like this is learning to judge your terrain and where you can and cannot ride. All too often the innexperienced rider will drop a juicy looking slope through the trees without considering the quarter mile flat runout or the deep creek to cross at the bottom. Getting good at off piste powder riding takes experience and a huge part of that is learning proper route finding skills for the snow conditions.
You don't have to be stylish or throwing down badass tricks. It's even okay to fall; just be able to confidently ride anything reasonably well. When you can do this, you are going to enjoy your cat experience much more and really get more of your money's worth.
I will get to whistler twice this winter, one long weekend with the guys and a one week vacation, by the time you add up the cost of flying a family of four out there, accomodation, lift tickets, and so on the catboarding is a small expense in whole package so if I don't get 100 per cent out of it that's ok, I just don't want to be hated by 11 other people.
I see that at red mountain they have three different levels so it's easier to get in with those of the same ability, so maybe I'll go there next year, but this year no luck, unless there are 11 others like me who want to get together and book a full cat.
Maybe I'll try to get someone at the resort to go out for a couple runs and advise me if I should go for it or wait another season (or go to red mountain).
Originally Posted by Lamps View Post
I'd like to go catboarding this winter, likely for one day to try it out.
This would be in BC, likely Whistler as I'll be there already on a vacation riding the resort.
Any thoughts on the right skill level to do this - I've been boarding for a few years now, can go on the single black runs at Whistler, a little cautious in the steeper parts of those. Not ready for the double black runs at whistler. My only realy powder experience has been the occasional snowy day where I've been able to play around some in the powder on resort slopes.
If you can board black diamond @ Whistler, especially icy shitty chopped up snow. I think you'll be just fine.
For 1, Whistler's black diamonds aren't your average North American black diamond.
2ndly, They're not going to take you to the run from "Terje's First descent",
even if you wanted too.
3rdly, They will dumb it down, from your description I think you will rip shit up in the intermediate class.
Even within each category, you'll have options on what you want.
I don't know what your riding for a stick?, but chances are it ain't a pow stick.
Rent one, don't be a stubborn ass & insist that your boards fine or that your used to it. Trust me it's not, & it won't do.
Go to a rental place right when you get there, if your taking a vacation there, you should be able to afford to rent a board for a few days before, so you can get used to it.
Maybe you ride switch a lot & your stance is all ducked out.
You ain't going to be riding switch any more than using it to turn back around, so your duck stance might have to be adjusted a bit.
A couple days on the renter with a new stance should get you used to it.
Or even if your stance stays the same a couple days to get used to a bigger pow specific board will deff help.
Or maybe just let your friends go & you stay behind
Do it, you won't regret it.
|If your spending much time in whistler, check the weather and head down to mt baker for a day, two hours a way + border crossing. Good chance to get some powder practice in. They average twice the snow whistler does.
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if you truly believe your skills are expert (i am not saying they aren't), and thats what you're there to ride then book the whole cat or don't book at all IMHO.
they'll always dumb it down to the least competent rider.
if you truly believe your skills are expert (i am not saying they aren't), and thats what you're there to ride then book the whole cat or don't book at all IMHO.
they'll always dumb it down to the least competent rider.
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I read this book from the point of view of an experienced developer new to the Java EE/JBoss world and it gave me a great overview of the concepts involved, but the version of JBoss it covers (4) is too old to be of much use at this point. The directory structure and descriptor files have completely changed, so it's no longer relevant.The book was well-written and very informative, but it's really only useful as a history book at this point. I do realize that it was published in 2005 and it's now 2013, so it's my fault for not doing more research about what to buy, but I think it's worth pointing out for potential buyers that it is a good book, just not if you're trying to learn JBoss > v4.I'm hoping the author will write a new version covering JBoss 7/Wildfly 8.
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On May 20, 10:58 am, J=E1nos L=F6bb <janos.l... at yale.edu> wrote:
> On May 19, 2009, at 7:01 AM, magma wrote:
> > Are you wolfing tonight?
> > Not yet the title of a new pop song, but wolfing (or walphing) is the
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- 1/2 cup broken uncooked spaghetti (2-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced fully cooked ham
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 head lettuce, torn
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- Cook spaghetti until tender; drain, rinse and set aside. In a large bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, vinegar and salt. Add spaghetti, ham and onions; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1-3 hours. Just before serving, add lettuce and sesame seeds; toss gently. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Ham and Spaghetti Salad in Country Pork 1996, p12
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Law will require drivers to give cyclists 3 feet of space
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - There's a new law that will require drivers to give cyclists a 3 feet of space.
Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill this week and the law will go into effect Sept. 16, 2014.
More people are turning to the pedal power of a bicycle, meaning bikes and cars need to share the road. The new law is intended to protect cyclists from aggressive drivers.
Will Dolan is an avid bicyclist and he's been in his fair share of accidents.
"I've been hit by a couple cars before. On Carrillo under the bridge, I've been hit twice," he said.
Dolan thinks the new law giving bikes a buffer zone between cars will help reduce the number of serious crashes.
"It's a great way to do it. There are too many accidents, especially during tourist season in places like Santa Barbara. You got to wear a helmet and just pray you're not going to get run over every time you go biking," said Dolan.
According to the Department of Transportation, 677 people died in bike versus vehicle accidents in the United States in 2011.
"Working in a bike shop, you always see the aftermath of the accidents. I see people come in in slings, I see the bikes in absolute huge states of disrepair," said Noah Crary of Velo Pro Cyclery.
He thinks the new law will work if it is enforced.
"A safety bubble of 3 feet seems like a good idea," said Crary.
The new law will be a big change for drivers. Bike lane or not, motorists will have to give cyclists the 3-foot buffer while they pass. If they can't do it safely, they will have to wait until they can.
"If they're not in a true bike lane, the problem is you have to give them 3 feet. You can follow them for a long ways trying to give them that 3 feet," said Joel Berti.
That wait might be inconvenient drivers in cars, but for those on bikes, they're excited for the change.
"I think it's really good. A lot of times you're on the highway or on the road and cars don't give you much room to pedal on and so I think it's a step forward," said Ed Rodriguez.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Traffic Unit said the way they will enforce the law will be a judgement call. If someone passes a bike at an unsafe speed or too closely, they will issue a ticket.


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The Canadian newspaper, the Toronto Star, is engaged in a dispute with members of the Native Earth Performing Arts, a theater company, over its use of the word "Indian." The group regards the use of this expression as an insult in describing or identifying the lives of many people who live in Canada. "To use the term, 'Indian,' when referring to Aboriginal people is considered derogatory," according to the organization. A member of the organization said the Star's policy was as "educated as Christopher Columbus was an expert navigator." The newspaper's view is that while the word is objectionable to many people, it still has meaning under Canada's Constitution and there is still the "Indian Act" which is on the books.
The word is also greatly debated in the United States where its opponents prefer the expression 'Native American." Actually, the people being discussed are no more "aboriginals" or Native Americans than Indians. Their real names are Algonquin or in the United States, Iroquois or Delaware or Apache or Sioux and so on. I am always fascinated how individuals in the Untied States become infuriated at the word "Indian"and insist it should be "Native America." The word "American" comes from Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian. I would find the word "aboriginal" to be an insult. People who lived in the western hemisphere had names. If we Americans want to be called "American" it just goes to prove we are all Italians under the sun.
P.S. A member of the theater group said the Star was "as educated as Christopher Columbus was as an expert navigator." I would invite that person to sail four times across the Atlantic Ocean in boats that were as big as the size of a tennis court and only have two accidents. Columbus was a brilliant navigator regardless of whether or not anyone likes or does not like what he did. Oh, one of the accidents occurred while he was asleep on Christmas Eve, 1492.


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So im getting to the end of my 10 helmet run with the 501st, and have enough supplies left to do 3 more helmets and figured id offer them here first. After these 3 i will not be making these anymore. 3 slots only! Turn around time approx 6-8 weeks. $350 Paypal to Lou4130(at)gmail(dot)com Include what forum you are from, and your TDH username with payment to avoid confusion
This is a pic of 2 helmets from the 501st run. Left is ANH, Right,ESB. I am only offering ESB at this time. Helmets are full fiberglass...not resin! Dome attaches with magnets.This helmet is based off of a Don Post Classic action helmet i owned and modified. it is designed to be worn, but will also make a nice display of course. Comes with strap system, basic padding, curved lenses, machined aluminum tusks, and expanded metal chin/mouth mesh.


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My mother, an English teacher for many years, impressed a deep love for the classics upon me. Dickens remains a personal favorite as I love the depth of his characters, the movement of the action, and the timeliness of his stories.
Tale is a perfect example of Dickens' writing at its finest. Weaving an intricate story of family and friends embroiled in the French Revolution, the author leaves the listener on edge at the end of every chapter; one simply cannot hit the pause button but instead must know what happens next.
When I was in tenth grade (many more years ago than I care to admit), my class read this novel, and we actually read it aloud. Suffice it to say, the narrator of this version has much more talent than my classmates and me. :) The narrator absolutely brought this book to life. The character voices were outstanding (although the one for Lucy was a bit odd, but it worked OK). You could not only hear but feel the passion of the marvelous text.
I hope you enjoy this lovely version. I believe it's one you'll want to turn to again and again.
"Truly exceptional"
This is an absolutely outstanding audiobook. The story is one of Dickens' most enthralling works, and Martin Jarvis' narration captures its essence with unmatched passion. Dickens' wit sparkles in Jarvis' voice as brightly as the darkness and helplessness loom heavily. The characters come to life in all their facets, keeping up with the lively narration. If you are looking for the right Dickens for entertainment, you can't go wrong with A Tale of Two Cities. And if you are looking for the right version of this masterpiece - you will enjoy this one tremendously.
"Best made Better"
The reader of this book brings it to life in a way far superior to the written word. It's always been a classic and my favorite, but now it's even better.
Retired teacher of literature with an interest in religion and in science and in history. I have loved reading for 50 years.
"Enchanting, inspiring, exciting"
One needs some patience to get used to Dickens' style in the early parts of this wonderful book, but listening to the audio helps make the story understandable. And like so many of life's treasures that require work before reward, this story pays off the patient reader in the end with emotional and intellectual paybacks that top all books I know of except possibly Les Miserables. My first attempst to read the book led nowhere, but finally I listened to the audio and read the book at the same time (more or less) and I got hooked into a book that I rank as one of the two best fiction works I have ever read (and I am a teacher of English with 30 years experience, and a bookworm too...) I have now read and listened to the book about ten times and I plan to revisit it again, at least every two years....it is too good to ignor.
"Excellent In Every Way"
This may just be the quintessential audiobook version of A Tale of Two Cities. I have a preference for a single narrator of the classics such as the Dicken's novels (as opposed to multiple actors) and Martin Jarvis is absolutely excellent in this role. His main narration of the text is confident and consistent with no affectations or pregnant pauses and the voices he gives to the characters are spot-on.
If you are new to the great 'A Tale of Two Cities', then you are in for a particularly exciting treat. If, on the other hand, you are returning to it again (as was my case), Martin Jarvis may just make you think you are hearing it for the first time. 'It was the best of times....'
"Very well portrayed"
An excellent version of this classic tale. The voice is extremely clear and effectively portrays the numerous characters in the book - to the point that, even if you can't remember their names, you recognise them by the reader's tone.
"Top notch!"
For any fan of Dickens, this is a no-brainer. The narration is terrific and it only adds to the story. I will leave the critical review of Dickens' view of the French Revolution to others. For my money, this is one of the best ways to enjoy this classic novel. Highly recommend.
"Great Book, Fantastic Narration"
This book is a little richer and less formulaic that some Dickens novels (and I like most Dickens novels.) There are some great themes running through it. You might even shed a tear at the beautiful ending.
The narration on this book is one of the best I have ever heard. The voices are so well created and differentiated that the narrator could have never read "said ___" etc and I would have known exactly which of the 5-6 characters in a scene was talking.
Highly Recommended!
A wonderful version. I've started this book several times, but only now finished it. I'm glad I did. This has given me a new appreciation for the power of Dickens' writing. I strongly recommend it.
OOhhhhh...such a hard book to read or listen to -- at first - then it is as great as David Copperfield or his other works. The characters are so well exemplified. Mr. Dickens is a wonder to beyond at creating characters and making them so believeable and entertaining. You really get to "know" them. Everyone, give this reading a real chance. This is one of my favorite all-time books. Bravado!
And, Martin Jarvis, reading is fantastic. I question if there was indeed only one reader. He plays each character. I would almost call it a dramatization.
A great story. A heartfelt story. Yet -- history. You learn something in the reading (or listening) of this story. Human nature - be it compassion or barbarism - is human nature and we are probably all capable of both put into certain circumstances.
All in all, this is so worth your time. It is entertaining, enlightening, and pure wonder at the wisdom of Dickens words. I loved it!!
"The best of books, the best of readers"
Possibly Dickens' greatest work, certainly English literatures greatest opening AND closing lines 'A Tale of Two Cities' may also be the incomparable Martin Jarvis's greatest reading.
His characterisation enhances the written text, bringing life to the already lively players in this masterpiece.
Possibly the best of the hundreds of auido books I have enjoyed.
"A really enjoyable listen"
Martin Jarvis does the Tale of Two Cities brilliantly. I never thought I'd find Dickens so compulsive and I've listened to this more than once. Highly recommended. If you don't think you are a Dickens fan - try this!
This audiobook is like a good symphony conducted by a really great director. It is an amazing work by Martin Javis: so many diferent voices that it seems as if he were 10 actors.
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Having just finished listening to this I felt moved to write a review! I thought this was absolutely superb. Beautifully read by Martin Jarvis, he brought the characters alive and as you listened you felt they were there beside you. I can't recommend this too highly enough
"Can cause embarrassment!"
Having struggled in the past with Dickens but having rediscoverd my love of Jane Austen via audible audiobooks - I took the plunge with the Tale of Two Cities since I am planning a trip to Paris soon. Well, what a wonderful experience. The beauty of the language, the devices Dickens uses like repetition, and the laugh out loud humour all came alive in this audiobook experience. All credit goes to Martin Jarvis - what a fantastic talent in voicing these characters, bringing the lyricism out so perfectly. However, I was unprepared for the emotional response the experience evoked - so if you are apt to shed a tear at poignant moments make sure you are on your own for the end of this and not walking home actually sobbing out loud like I was - how embarrassing!
"Don't fall for a cheaper version of this book!"
I made the mistake of purchasing a cheaper (unrated) version of this book. I spent a good few hours slogging through it, with many rewinds to clarify the story, by the end of the first download I reached a point where I thought that this book was beyond me but I did not want to declare defeat. Having previously listened to Martin Jarvis narrate Great Expectations I decided to download his version of a Tale of Two Cities. I am so thankful I did so as it has been an enjoyable listen, and with some additional historical background information from a Dicken's site, an informative read. This is the version to download.
"Outstanding classic"
This gripping, stirring tale deserves its accolade of 'literary classic'.
And Martin Jarvis' narration is a match for Dickens' genius with his mellifluous tone and versatile array of different character voices.
Loved it. You can't go wrong buying this audio book!
"Great story, brilliant narration"
This was an absolute pleasure to listen to. Martin Jarvis is brilliant and keeps your interest in the long convoluted Dickensian passages as well as so cleverly playing all the characters. He even manages to say the well known opening and ending with new emphasis and meaning.
"A reading that truly does the text justice."
One of the main reasons I listen to audio books is to reacquaint myself with novels I have read in the past. I loves books, not just for the stories they contain, but because they are books. I love the feel and the smell of the paper. I love the sense of anticipation of what the next page turn will bring.
But there are so many good books out there, and so little time. I won't be on this Earth long enough to read all I want to read even once, let alone to re-read any of it! To do so would be at the exclusion of some other great story.
However some books demand re-reading, and that is where audio books have found their place in my life. Now, as I walk, drive, prepare dinner, do my ironing etc. I can re-visit some of the worlds greatest literature, and what better example of such a story than A Tale of Two Cities?
This is a remarkable book. The story is meticulously constructed and the world is described with Dickens' trademark poetic attention to detail. It also suffers from the usual flaw in Dickens' work, in that the characters are what E.M. Forster describes as being 'flat' and not 'round'. However the story unfolds with such confident style and momentum that you are breathlessly swept along to the books immortal closing lines.
The text of A Tale of Two Cities speaks for itself. However, when Martin Jarvis speaks it, the story comes alive in a whole new way. He breathes such a distinct voice into each character that at times I was sure there was more than one person reading. He doesn't just read the story, he becomes it. During the storming of the Bastille I was so overwhelmed that I had to stop in the middle of the street, and I stood there enraptured until the siege had ended.
While I would always recommend just reading an actual book, especially if it is your first encounter with a story, this Martin Jarvis rendition of A Tale of Two Cities is definitely worth your time and money. Unquestionably five stars.
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I loved this. I think it is my favourite Dickens novel. I got my friend who could never read beyond chapter 3 to listen to this. She enjoyed it so much that as soon as she finished she immediately began listening to it from the beginning. The narrator is excellent and his reading immerses you into the story that you are there. I will certainly listen to this again and I know my friend will, too. In fact she chided me for not telling her about listening to the audiobook before.
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