The Roofbox Reviews: Revision Talisman 2017

Brands send us the sticks and we spend a solid chunk of our own seasons shredding them. They’ve introduced a market leading rail damage warranty. And of course, they’ve been the subject of their fair share of forum discourse. My pair of Talismans are samples of this coming seasons skis. They also have last season’s limited Bunch graphic and they look great. I’ve had no durability issues to note in the 7 days I’ve used them either....

November 2, 2016 · 2 min · 261 words · Kelsey Herrera

Justin Dorey Announces Retirement

Words by the man himself. Y2K was a good year for me. I was going be a pro skier. Just like the guys in the movie. After I put the finishing touches on the two-foot tall mega-booter, it was game-time. Fortunately, I wasnt good at much back then. That turned out to be the best decision of my life. There have been plenty more mouthfuls of blood, stretcher rides, and trips to the hospital....

November 1, 2016 · 2 min · 232 words · Stephanie Rowe

K2 Skis Extends Pettit Contract with Factory Team

Sean is on that track. He is part of the family and a big part of our future. He represents everything our company is about. Our goal is to inspire people to get out and enjoy skiing. Sean does that better than anyone. His level of skiing and personality give momentum to our brand and the sport. Pettit, who was born in Ottawa and then moved to Whistler, B.C. as a pre-teen to pursue skiing, was first spotted at a local contest and signed by K2....

November 1, 2016 · 1 min · 176 words · Joseph White

Pros and Cons of Skiing the East

The East Coast is one of the coasts. For some reason, a lot of skiers live there. Pro:You get to ski in the rain. Pro:Shortly after it rains, it gets really cold. That’s exactly what you were hoping for the whole time it rained, cold temperatures. Oh you mean you didnt want it to rain, then get cold, making ice? Con:Youll never be Tom Wallisch. Tom grew up in Pittsburgh and is now one of the best all-around skiers in the world....

November 1, 2016 · 1 min · 169 words · Heather Hayes

theA6ENCY Strangers Q&A

We talked to Cam Keith and Robert Crenson about Toronto, DV tapes and the pressures of self-funded skiing. The gang of us all grew up skiing together for the most part, day one park buddies. Rob Crenson aka 6 Daddy, is based out of Toronto and knows that city inside and out. I have been filming and skiing with Matt Wilcox and Jarrad McCarl since my first camera purchase. Matt holds it down as one of Canadas top slope skiers and Jarrad truly needs no introduction....

November 1, 2016 · 4 min · 651 words · Jennifer Hines

Not so Local on Badlands

Not so Local just released the trailer for their upcoming movie Badlands. We checked in with Nicky Hartmann and LC Pilon, two of the dudes behind the film! Whats going on guys! What have you and the rest of the Not so Local crew been up to lately? LC: Hey, for my part my time has mostly been filled with trying to manage my time. Its crazy how we dont have a lot of it!...

October 31, 2016 · 4 min · 676 words · Karina Bishop

Newschoolers Park Poll '17

you guys) which parks skiers were most stoked on. Then we combined the results of both surveys to form the final rankings. Were stoked to finally(!) There are plenty of options for everyone else too. Bear is a jibbers paradise, home of arguably the most unique and creative park on the planet. It doesn’t have the biggest features but there are tons of creative features all over the mountain. The weather is always warm and the parks are always fresh....

October 27, 2016 · 1 min · 174 words · Cynthia Scott

The Roofbox Reviews: Revision Dime

Brands send us the sticks and we spend a solid chunk of our own seasons shredding them. Welcome to this one about the Revision Dime skis. They will even warranty skis which have been used on rails! But what really matters to most people is how the skis actually perform. This being Newschoolers, we know the main interest will be on the park selection. At 117-90-117 it is relatively straight and has a longer turn radius of around 19....

October 25, 2016 · 2 min · 365 words · Laura Vargas

Banks On Brand New Adventures In Transition

It was certainly top five. Read on to find out what Banks had to say about the making of! It’s a bit of a mix of both. There is a certain flow that exist skiing Sun Valley. Have you ever found yourself at a spot thinking thatll look better after a couple more days melting? Ha, oh yeah. The more brown the more down. Why Khai and LJ? http://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/843675/Untitled No caption required…...

October 24, 2016 · 2 min · 239 words · Manuel Durham

Old School vs. Newschool

Are there any possibilties to excite our upcomming generation to our lovely sport. free skiing - our passion. It s no secret any more. During the last couple of years the freeskier market is suffering from big financial problems. Of course, the different companies have to find a way to get through these problems. There are a lot of solutions that these brands can use to fight against this threat....

October 24, 2016 · 3 min · 434 words · Mary Young

Prospect Skis, Snowboards, and Wakeboards Brings Skis to the lineup for 16/17

We design, shape, engineer and manufacture our boards and skis in house from A to Z. From building wood cores, to printing artwork, and laminating through our industrial press, Prospect does it. We take pride in the fact that we are craftsman that eat sleep and breath skiing and boarding. The Crafting Process is heavy on skill hands and craftsmanship. Prospect uses industry specialized materials, professional building techniques, and industrial spec machines....

October 24, 2016 · 2 min · 335 words · Robert Clarke

Stage: Goggles that Give Back

The brand officially launched in 2011 after operating ski rental shops in SLC for a few years. The options dont stop with goggles for individuals, with Stage offerings even more customization to clubs and groups. Current partners in the program are the Utah Avalanche Center, and the National Ability Center. Check out more from Stage and build you own goggles at their website: https://www.stageideas.com/

October 24, 2016 · 1 min · 64 words · Olivia Allen

Diamond Annies Present: "The Streets Are Free"

The film consists of four riders- Danylle Hammett, Brooke Potter, Meehyun Kling, and Taylor Lundquist. I caught up with the ladies last week to talk about their season. The name the streets are free signifies that! Where did you guys go to shoot this season? Brooke: I hit a down flat close out this past winter that scared the shit out of me. It was actually the first close out I had ever hit and I happened to be in the streets....

October 23, 2016 · 1 min · 200 words · Donald Avila