Skiing with the MK IV, 70-200mm & Clik Elite Chest Pack

[Richard Lane]

OK.., so I went Skiing last weekend and I was testing out my Clik Elite Chest Pack.


I tried it out in Keystone, Colorado last month and now again in Killington, Vermont (below) and I think it's great!


I have 2 sizes the "Clik Elite: Large SLR Chest Pack" (which holds a Pro Body or Body/battery grip and a 24-70mm f/2.8L IS) and the "Telephoto SLR ChestPack" (which holds a 70-200mm f/2.8L and Pro Body).


Now for the Photos: (That's me below!)





1D MK IV: 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II "Clik Elite Telephoto SLR Chest Pack"






















































































OK.., so I put that thing through it's paces and I can certainly recommend it!


I have no affiliation with Clik Elite, but I thought they might be interested in some of these pics. What do you think?


I didn't take the pics so I will forward all Critiques to me buddy!


http://www.clikelite.com/shop/telephoto-slr-chestpack/


I should also mention that I added my own waist belt (from a shoulder strap) for stability which helps keep it from bouncing in the bumps.


Any questions or comments appreciated!


Thanks for viewing!


Rich

[thekingb]

Nice shots. I was in Beaver Creek over Presidents Day weekend and went back and forth about taking my gear. The night before, the forecast looked pretty dismal so I left it at home. Of course it was sunny and beautiful.


But my real fear was wiping out with $3000 of gear on me!

[Steve U]

Nice testimonial for the Clik pack Rich and great action shots.


Are you sure that

[ddt0725]

Awesome action shots! Looks like this is the perfect pack for skiers, you sold me and I don

[Richard Lane]

Nice shots. I was in Beaver Creek over Presidents Day weekend and went back and forth about taking my gear. The night before, the forecast looked pretty dismal so I left it at home. Of course it was sunny and beautiful.


But my real fear was wiping out with $3000 of gear on me!

Thanks King!


You certainly have to be careful about falling, it has some decent padding too. It's pretty weather resistant also. The snow doesn't seem to stick to it.


I have the 2010 version, but this year they have added a rain cover, which is now included. I'm going to see if I can buy the cover separately.


Here's a shot of some of the conditions that I've used it in, in Keystone, Colorado. No problems whatsoever!


If you notice the snow is sticking to my ski pants and peoples hats, but it's just not sticking to the Clik Elite Pack.


I also use a 1D body and weatherproof lenses such as the 24-70mm f/2.8L and 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II. Actually this shot below was taken with my MK IV 24-70mm f/2.8L


If things get really crazy, I have my emergency "extra large ziplock bag" that I carry in the upper zippered compartment. Then the camera and lens goes into the plastic bag and the whole thing slides into the chest pack.
















I was shooting in this weather all day without any problems to the equipment.


Rich

[Richard Lane]

Thanks Steve, Alberto Tomba is my idle!


Thanks Denise that

[JJphoto]

Rich,nice to see you in the pictures finally! we saw picture of Fast Glass couple of days ago too, you both look great![]. if I'm not wrong, we'v seen pictures of Nate, Denise, Steve,Andy......., that make me think to post my......., no, I'm too shy[:$][], BTW, have we seen picture of Joel, Bob, Rick, Bill and Kayaker....I might missed it , not sure. anyway, great to meet you guys!

[Steve U]

Hey Rich,


Not being a skier, what is the idea behind the chest pack? I

[Bill W]

Nice pix by your buddy Rich....I dare say he's better than you at taking pix. [] Interesting piece of equipment also.


You should have given me a "heads up", I could have met you for some skiing ( [B] ) and taken you to Cannon (NH) and showed you where my ski hero won triple gold and the first World Cup Championship in '67....JC KIlly. Yup, I'm that old!


BTW....I'm heading up to Waterville tomorrow (30th, quick day trip) before we head to St. John, USVI.


JJ....I haven't posted a pic of me, but per your request here is one;


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I made sure my wife was in the pic to make sure it would be worth keeping.....


Regards


Bill

[Richard Lane]

Rich,nice to see you in the pictures finally! we saw picture of Fast Glass couple of days ago too, you both look great![img]/emoticons/emotion-2.gif[/img]. if I'm not wrong, we'v seen pictures of Nate, Denise, Steve,Andy......., that make me think to post my......., no, I'm too shy[img]/emoticons/emotion-10.gif[/img][img]/emoticons/emotion-2.gif[/img], BTW, have we seen picture of Joel, Bob, Rick, Bill and Kayaker....I might missed it , not sure. anyway, great to meet you guys!

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Hi JJ,


If I did it you could do it!


Rich
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