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Torn between 2 packs 4 hiking
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I cant decide between the Dakine Heli Pro, and the Dakine Heli? anyone have personal experience
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Steep and cheap just had one of those, to bad you didn't get it then.
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I just bought one, and was deciding between the two and got the pro. Both seem great though. Have you checked them out in person? because i sugest that.
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can you attach a shovel with skis to the pro like you can with the normal heli
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I dont remember if the shovel hold was different, but they both hold one.
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I may be a bit confused by your question. How did they attach on the heli? just the loop/sleeve on the side right? because I can hold my skis and shovel no problem.
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i have the Pro II. best pack i ever did own.
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that wil work, not much space to hold stufff after your gear is strapped to it.
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i know it's not what you're asking for, but look at the north face off chute, best carry system, and it has a shovel sleeve. I love mine.
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Ive taken pics of mine with my skis and shovel on it. I will up load them asap, but my phone is not letting me send them for some reason.
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i have the heli pro and i love it, it carries ur skis nicely and is hella comfy. i havent tried any of those other packs but the heli pro definately wont dissapoint you.
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I got a pic in my profile of it now.
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Dakine makes shitty packs. The alu stays busted out of the bottem of my poacher. Complete BS. I would suggest going with a real pack maker, such as Mammut, BD, Osprey, Dana Design, or something similar, as those packs can take abuse like no other. Remember, you get what you pay for.
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^agreed. but for the price the heli's are great.
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^Yes, but it is cheaper to buy a good pack than three shitty ones.
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my heli pro isnt shitty at all. ive had it 2 years and its still in great condition with no problems and its taken abuse skiing and hiking.
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check out BCA. the Stash II is the real deal
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I thought Dakine packs were not all that fantastic for me. They just did not give the storage, and stability that i needed. I headed for the Marmot Eiger35. Super comfy, big but not too big, and can carry everything well.
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k so it seems like dakine is not the way 2 go who should i look at?
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