But, the East Coast obliged as she generally does, and delivered her signature trick: unpredictability. The day started out super cloudy and cold with a good amount of wind and snow in the mix. But as the day progressed, the clouds cleared. The weird mixed snow meant the park was challenging, but very good for testing skis to their limits. East Coasters + Mute Grabs = Chef’s Kiss. Marc-Antoine Lalonde out of the cannon....
Henrik Harlaut is a gift to freeskiing that keeps on giving. The man has done it all and won it all but he’s still out in the streets grinding. So, youre launching it on Benny the Butchers YouTube channel. How did that come about? Ive built a relationship with him. I finally had the chance to meet him this winter and weve been talking a bunch ever since. Then I just started editing the movie and edited it to their music....
Looking near to, but less severe than an ON3P, although with reminiscent squared-off noses. This is on the tighter side of things, making the Chronic fast to turn. The new Chronic is more rockered and has longer sidecuts and blunter tips than its predecessor. Line have added a new Bio-Resin to the ski, aimed at both sustainability and durability upgrades. This is supposed to increasing bonding - to help with that pesky delam - and cold weather toughness....
This weeks subject: ski movies. But just because you might make a ski movie, doesnt mean that you should. The amount of awful voiceovers and interviews in ski movies gets worse year-on-year. We fucking get it, the snow has just the right humidity to stick to steep faces in Alaska. You walked a long way to get to base camp? Cool so did everyone else (except TGR who flew in a heli, obviously)....
Have you ever skied a ski that underwhelms you to the point you have no review pictures? This is the Icelantic Shaman 2.0 - 99. This ski is the ski for someone out there who can charge and wants to try the new shape! Construction: Icelantic describes the Shaman 99 as nimble and carvy to which I would agree. On Snow: I was lucky enough to ski a little bit of everything while out on these skis....
Additionally, Daniel Hanka, one of Faction’s first athletes is also leaving the team. Chief among those fans is our own team at Faction. Dan blurs the lines of art and skiing - captivating and inspiring us. As Dan begins a new chapter in his skiing career, we wish him the very best. Well always be your fans, waiting eagerly for your next drop showcasing fearless skiing and unmatched creativity. Thanks for letting us be part of your world for all these years, @danihellhanka....
Who could possibly be unhappy with that future? Those of us who know the truth! The all-mountain ski that does everything you want and more doesnt exist! It is a jack of all trades, master of none. We will not stand for this sameness to permeate our lives! Back in 2020, Volkl released the Revolt 104 and the Revolt 121. Athletes were involved in a major way during the design process with Volkls ‘built together’ program....
April saw the NS crew return to Banff Sunshine Village for our third annual ski testing bonanza. Some are definitely on the wide side, but we felt comfortable skiing all of these skis anywhere. They have a pretty solid flex, tons of rocker, and the mounting point is super flexible. They also pivot as well as any ski in this class we can think of. you might definitely take them in the park too....
Back in April, the Newschoolers crew hit up Banff Sunshine Village for our third annual ski testing bonanza. Thanks to our pals@sunshinevillage,@evo.comand@DissentLabswe went even bigger and better than ever before. We brought more skis and testers once again, and the whole event just keeps expanding year on year. They handle it all from big features to playful swerving. “A really great all-around ski. I found them snappy and really easy to spin....
That has been done by choice. You will see more about this in the coming months. We do this through meticulous material selection and design despite the cost to us. Check out the threadhereon the refund for returned skis scheme.
Just last week, Europe’s hottest summer on record had tourists sizzling with temperatures soaring into the 100s. However, the weather gods clearly have a twisted sense of humor. If you don’t believe us, check out the webcam footage fromSaas FeeandZermattto see the August winter wonderland. With Zermatt and Saas Fee’s glacier skiing options, this unlikely event could stretch out the skiing season. Well, your dreams might just be coming true....
Episode 43 with AHALL! In this episode, we discussed about everything that happened since our last episode together 2 years ago. Winning X-Games gold in 2022 with a switch 2160, going on to win the 2022 Olympics in China. Switching it up this season with a different mindset for competitions. Working on the soon to be released ‘Magma 3’ with friends Hunter Hess and Owen Dahlberg. Filming for Faction’s upcoming project ‘Abstract’....
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