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Perhaps my biggest goal since joining Newschoolers (there are a couple of other big ones too), has been to make sure that all our gear coverage is honest, in-depth, and open to all brands, big or small. That is what we strive for with our Roofbox Reviews and our Editors' Picks, and I think we're...

Cover Photo: Brooks Curran Ski: Faction Prodigy 2.0 / 2.0x Length skied: 184cm Actual Length (Tip-tail w/ straight tape): 182.9 Shape: 122 - 96 - 112 cm (19M Avg Radius) Stated Weight: 1550g /ski Mount: Recommended (7cm back from true center) Binding: Look Pivot 14 Days skied: 20+...

[Editor's Note: This review was conducted on the 2018-19 Prodigy 1.0, which is unchanged for 2019-20 and 2020-21 except for graphics] Roofbox Reviews: Our no bullshit, in-depth ski reviews, by skiers for skiers. No sponsored athletes, no 'we took 3 runs at a ski test'. Brands send us the sticks...

Roofbox Reviews: Our no bullshit, in-depth ski reviews, by ski bums for ski bums. No sponsored athletes, no 'we took 3 runs at a ski test'. Brands send us the sticks and we spend a solid chunk of our own seasons shredding them. Then when, we feel we've spent enough time on a ski to judge it...

[Editor’s Note: Our review was conducted on the 18/19 Line Chronic, which is unchanged for 2021-22, except for the graphics]. Welcome back to Roofbox Reviews: Our no bullshit, in-depth ski reviews, by ski bums for ski bums. No sponsored athletes, no 'we took 3 runs at a ski test'. Brands send...

Cover Photo: Duncan Adams shot by Max Low _ Ski: Faction Prodigy 4.0 Length skied: 181cm Actual length (Tip-tail w/ straight tape): 179.0cm Shape: 136-112-128mm Measured weight (each ski): 2240g/2242g (stated weight: 2060g per ski @ 186cm) Mount: -1.75cm & -2.25cm Binding: Tyrolia Attack...

[Editor's note: Our review was conducted on the 2019 ARV 96, which is unchanged for 2020 except for graphics] Welcome back to Roofbox Reviews for 2019: Our no bullshit, in-depth ski reviews, by ski bums for ski bums. No sponsored athletes, no 'we took 3 runs at a ski test'. Brands send us the...

[Editor’s Note: This review was conducted on the ‘17-18 Völkl Revolt, which is unchanged for ‘18-19, '19-20 and '20-21 except for the graphics.] Ski: Völkl Revolt 95 Length skied: 173cm Actual length (Tip-tail w/ straight tape): 172.8cm Shape: 129-95-119 Measured weight (each ski)...

[Editor's Note: This review was conducted on the 2018/19 ARV 106, which is unchanged for '19/20 except for graphically]. Welcome back to Roofbox Reviews for 2019: Our no bullshit, in-depth ski reviews, by ski bums for ski bums. No sponsored athletes, no 'we took 3 runs at a ski test'. Brands...

There have been a lot of question marks around 4Frnt since Jason Levinthal took over early this year, many of which were answered in a recent interview. For us, the question has always been how good are the skis, so I spent some time on both the Devastator and the Vandal for this Roofbox...

Welcome back to Newschoolers Editors' Picks for 2017-18. We're almost certainly last to the annual gear selections party, but I'd like to think that's because we actually spend at least a week on every ski we try rather than just a couple of runs at a gear test. Last week we announced our park...

TO SEE OUR 2018-19 EDITORS' PICKS: CLICK HERE Welcome to Newschoolers Editors' Picks for 2017-18. Once again, we're almost certainly last to the annual gear selections party, but I'd like to think that's because we actually spend at least a week on every ski we test rather than just a couple of...

Last season, in search of something new, I was scrolling through Newschoolers, a ski website dedicated to fresh new videos from amateurs to pros. My eyes suddenly locked on an abnormal thumbnail of some weirdo in a black Adidas tracksuit doing some obscure press on a rail. Immediately I clicked...

Last season, in search of something new, I was scrolling through Newschoolers, a ski website dedicated to fresh new videos from amateurs to pros. My eyes suddenly locked on an abnormal thumbnail of some weirdo in a black Adidas tracksuit doing some obscure press on a rail. Immediately I clicked...

[Editor’s Note: Our review was conducted on the 17/18 Line Blend, which is unchanged for 2018-19 and 2019-20, except for the graphics]. The Roofbox is back with one aim: No bullshit, in-depth ski reviews, by ski bums for ski bums. No sponsored athletes, no 'we took 3 runs at a ski test'. Brands...

The Roofbox is back for 2017-18, with one aim: No bullshit, in-depth ski reviews, by ski bums for ski bums. No sponsored athletes, no 'we took 3 runs at a ski test'. Brands send us the sticks and we spend a solid chunk of our own seasons shredding them. Then when, and only when, we've spent...

The Big Horn 96 we skied was a 2018 model, but remains unchanged except for graphics, for 2022. Ski: Sego Big Horn 96 Length skied: 181cm Tip-Tail Length (Straight Tape): 179.5cm Shape: 122-96-118 Measured weight (each ski): 1850/1889g Mount: -1cm from true centre Binding: Tyrolia Attack...

[Editor’s Note: Our review was conducted on the 16/17 Armada Al Dente, which is unchanged for 2017-18, except for the graphics]. The Roofbox is back for 2016-17, with one aim: No bullshit, in-depth ski reviews, by ski bums for ski bums. No sponsored athletes, no 'we took 3 runs at a ski test'...

[Editor's Note: This review was conducted on the 17-18 K2 Catamaran, which is unchanged for '19-20 except for graphics] We may be barely into 2017, but when it comes to new ski gear January marks the time when the latest gear is revealed at the annual SIA trade show in Denver. All the big...