This past March saw the first-ever Newschoolers ski test go down at Sunshine Village Resort.
This being Newschoolers, we wanted to do things properly for our audience.
Of course, there are shortfalls with any week-long test.
We also couldn’t do much to test durability.
But we got multiple guys and girls on each ski and they all sent it.
It’s super-soft but surprised our crew with how well it turns and handles soft snow too.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the Line Blend.
The relatively narrow waist made for easy switchups and made it quick edge to edge on hardpack too.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the J Skis Allplay.
Volkl Revolt 95
Volkl skis are renowned for their carving ability and the Revolt 95 is no exception.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the Volkl Revolt 95.
Gilson Fusion
Our testers loved the shape of these and how light they felt in the air.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the Gilson Fusion.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the Faction Prodigy 1.0x.
All-mountain:
Rossignol Black Ops Holyshred
The Holyshred, like the OG Black Ops, absolutely charges.
It’s stiff, it’s on the heavy side and it’s made to crush.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the Rossignol Black Ops Holyshred.
A definite home run from K2.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the K2 Reckoner 102.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the Armada Stranger.
Our testers loved how playful they felt in both soft snow and in the park.
The crew also found these one of the easiest skis to butter consistently of the whole test.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the Line Sir Francis Bacon.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the Sego Cleaver Comp.
Lib Tech Yewps
The Yewps is a straight-up surf machine.
Yes, the width is beyond any reasonable all-mountain ski but they were so much fun and surprisingly versatile.
If you get lots of snow, these should be on your radar.
Click herefor more feedback and our video review of the Lib Tech Yewps.
There’s also a ton more ski reviews and more gear contentin our gear guide.
