Ski Gear 2021

Welcome to the home of 2020 - 2021 skis on Newschoolers. We're gathering what we think is the most comprehensive guide to skis for jib skiers you can find anywhere. We already have in-depth [url=http://www.newschoolers.com/news/74/Roofbox-Reviews]Roofbox Reviews [/url]of some the best skis out there, and over the course of the season, we've got plenty more coming. Our reviews are completely independent of our advertisers and contain the honest opinions of our team and our members. If you guys want to add your own comments on the products featured, please comment on the skis in here and we will incorporate your words. Oh and if you show promise as a reviewer, you could even find yourself on our review team for the coming season. [Please note: This page is a work in progress and whole guide will be continually updated over the season.]

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Every day. We’re not joking. Every. Dang. Day. That’s when you’ll want to ride the K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance. Damp in chop but energized at the top of the turn, the Mindbender 98Ti will change your opinion of sub-100 freeride skis. Take it in the pow, pu
You’ve seen ‘em here, there and everywhere. The K2 Mindbender 116C is the powder ski meant to charge it all and come back swinging. Strung up with Spectral Braid, this surprisingly lightweight deep powder ski can run with the best of ‘em. We’ve put in the
We turned to the K2 Women’s Alliance for guidance, and the one thing we heard was simple: “we need a true fat ski.” So we heeded the call – and had a blast doing it. Taking a lightweight Aspen Veneer Core™ and tossing in Spectral Braid™, the 115C is a ligh
String ‘em up and slap ‘em down. The Mindbender 108Ti are meant to run. Utilizing K2’s Proprietary Titanal Y-Beam™, this freak of a ski is meant to do one thing: mash. From deep pow to the chalky steeps, this beast is the big mountain charger you’ve been w
Everyone needs a go-to. For the demanding skier, the K2 Mindbender 106C offers that and more, no doubt. Featuring a quick edge-to-edge feel thanks to the Aspen Veneer Core™ and Spectral Braid™, the 106 offers a nimble feel in the variable snow. But when th
With a snappy, quick, Aspen Core and Duracap construction, the K2 Empress ski provides the bare-bones freestyle performance that any skier would need to take their park skiing to new levels without breaking the bank.
Completely redesigned for 20/21, the Faction CT 1.0 is a true grade A park ski. It features the Candide Thovex Signature Shape, adapted proportionally for a near-symmetrical build. The mounting point is at the narrowest part of the ski, providing intuitive
The Armada Tracer 118 is our ultimate Big Mountain performer. Elf Shoe Technology in the nose and a slight tail rocker keep things surfy, but this ski is designed with big boy terrain in mind, integrating Adaptive Mesh to absorb and power through any snow
The crown jewel of the Tracer Series, the Armada Tracer 98 is your everyday off-piste ski built with versatility in mind. A layer of Adaptive Mesh keeps the ride damp and stable while the beveled top-edges create a lighter ski that can handle anything your
Even though the Armada Tracer 108 is firmly focused on outstanding downhill performance, we’re always searching for the perfect combination of weight reduction and stability in this category. We paired an even lighter Poplar-Caruba wood core to a larger fi
Cut from the same cloth as it’s big sister, the Armada Trace 98 touts the same lightweight touring ski courtesy of it’s all new Caruba Core. The core lends the increased maneuverability you need to slash every nook and cranny of your line. Built with the b
The Armada Trace 108 knows you have to get up to get down, featuring lightweight efficiency and the chatter dampening of Adaptive Mesh in one envy-inducing package. Carved from backcountry pedigree with a nod to devout freeriders everywhere, the 108 weighs
The goal for the Armada Stranger was straightforward. Build a ski with a 15m radius that we can take to the groomers on an average day with friends, carve hard, trick around on, laugh and have a good time. No bottomless pow, no 80 foot booters, no racing g
As one of Armada’s co-founders, Tanner Hall, continues to push the boundaries of skiing from urban to powder, the Armada Magic J remains his go-to tool in deep and challenging conditions. Utilizing tip and tail rocker and a stiffer flex pattern the Magic J
[left]No skier has revolutionized freeskiing more in the last decade then Henrik Harlaut, and his signature ski, the Edollo, continues to support him every step of the way. Rocking our thickest steel edges and base construction, the Edollo is built for max
The Armada Declivity X provides an unequaled stability and confidence for when it gets steep and deep. When you think big mountain, you think Chamonix. We designed the Declivity X in collaboration with Cham local, Tof Henry, for going fast in the most dema
Losing the steel edges from the Armada BDog edgeless allows Phil to slide wood, aluminum, concrete and other surfaces not made to blend well with steel-edged skis, with full confidence. Circle Flex utilizes our durable Poplar-Ash wood core combined with a
Catered to the press and pop mastery of Phil Casabon. Phil’s signature Circle Flex, super flexible tips and tails, accompanies “straight” sections in the sidecut where the pressing happens for maximum surface area and minimal hang-ups. Lock into that trann
The Armada ARW 96 is our marquee women’s all-mountain freestyle ski. Its unique Poplar-Ash wood core reduces weight while adding pop for a stable yet responsive feel. From jumps to jibs, switch skiing to tree skiing, you can remain calm & collected and let
The Armada ARW 86 is making skiing that much smoother. A high-performance ski kept light and playful, the ARW 86 is ready for your everyday park fix. For all you jib machines, fast maneuvers, spin masters, tranny finders & style masters. This is the perfec
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