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DAKINE Heli Pro Backpack - 1000 cu in
The DAKINE Heli Pro backpack is the ideal choice for backcountry and park rats looking for a pack with just enough space for a comfortable day of riding. Carry your skis (diagonal) and board (vertical or horizontal) comfortably. An external snow tool pocket and zippered shovel opening keeps your safety gear close at hand, as does the quick-draw ice axe/shovel handle holster. And if you're a resort rider, the low profile Heli Pro is a great choice to tote lunch, layers & lip balm. The Heli Pro has a hydration compatible sleeve, so your muscles stay nice and juiced. A contoured fit ensures comfort from your first lap to the last.
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The Ultimate Day Pack
I've been everywhere with this pack, skiing, trekking, touring and it's been the best investment of all my outdoor equipment...very comfortable. Once you have adjusted the fit for yourself and got most of the weight on your hips it’s a dream...the little independent pocket on the waist strap is just the right size for a small camera. Once you have the pack on and have setup your hydration system there's no reason to take it off unless you need food! The Build is great with good hardwearing zips and tough material that doesn’t seem to snag or tear.
So Many Straps.
The pack is very well made and designed... perhaps overdesigned. My issue is that there are so many straps and points of adjustment that the pack is to my mind a little cumbersome for a small day pack. All the straps are left long. Dakine supplies thin elastic bands to stow the excess length. You will have to shorten these straps yourself and and come up with a more substantial way of stowing the excess or expect to have a bunch of untidy straps flapping around as you ski.
Awesome Backpack!!
I bought this backpack 2 months ago and I have to say it is just awesome and perfect for a long ski day. The hydration system is just ingenious! The small hip packet is very good for the lift ticket, lip-balm, small camera, etc. The protection for your back works just great - last weekend I fell on my back but the pad helped me quite a lot. I got the large version, 1200cu in, in black and there is plenty of room for a second layer, other gear, and lunch. Even my helmet fits in there. It is a very comfortable through its possibilities in adjustments. The strips around your hip and chest provide perfect hold! I just can recommend this backpack to everybody who needs a comfortable, high-quality daypack with many practical features. Finally: An awesome backpack!!
Great Pack for Small Frame
I really ended up liking this pack. dakine's features are great, and the pack is a great size fit. O originally wanted the vertex, but it was too big. The larger size of the vertex would have been nice but oh well. Performs great, and I don't even know that it is on.
Dakine Heli Pro worth every penny!
Everything about the Heli Pro is perfect for an easy day at the resort or for deep powdered backcountry. It has enough room without being too bulky. The ONLY thing wrong with this pack is excessive amounts of straps--they are too long and get even longer when you tighten them.
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After each interval, take your pulse rate by counting the number of beats at your wrist or neck for 15 seconds. Multiply that result by four to get your beats per minute. Your next interval should start before your heart rate is less than 60% of your maximum.
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