22/23 gear hype!

[Non_State_Actor]

anyone able to find the K2 boot catalog yet??

Have you read this thread? It's a manageable 10 pages not some 100 page monstrosity.

 

[Frenchmayo1287]

If anyone was wandering there is a 2023 gear guide it is just not on the homepage. Here is the linkhttps://www.newschoolers.com/ski-gear/2023

 

[CatdickBojangles]

Is the Armada Locator series replacing declivity? Or is it a totally new line? Sounds like a touring line to me. The Edollo graphics remind me of all the previous dente and dollo graphics combine together for some reason.

 

[Bigruss39]

No one's dissing them, we just dont care about them.

okay, agree to disgaree. Leave it at that hahhaah

 

[Rob.com]

New blends lookin fresh

 

[Raejnies]

Is the Armada Locator series replacing declivity? Or is it a totally new line? Sounds like a touring line to me. The Edollo graphics remind me of all the previous dente and dollo graphics combine together for some reason.

I think it's replacing the tracer series. On Evo there is no tracer series, but there is declivity wrongly labelled as tracer. See Link and picture.
https://www.evo.com/discover/ski/gear-preview



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[mrossi5]

did some detective work did anyone else notice the boots birk irving was wearing looks like polished gold tongues, possible olympic boot?

 

[CatdickBojangles]

View attachment 1028412did some detective work did anyone else notice the boots birk irving was wearing looks like polished gold tongues, possible olympic boot?

I think they are the yellow tongues from the Olive Green boot (assuming it is the drop kick pro replacement).

 

[Kbob94]

I know it’s not technically a next year boot but here’s the Olympic FT boot

 

[CatdickBojangles]

I know it’s not technically a next year boot but here’s the Olympic FT boot

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[tag=154780]@tomPietrowski[/tag] [tag=109505]@bradwalters[/tag] how do I get a pair of these?!

 

[tomPietrowski]

[tag=154780]@tomPietrowski[/tag] [tag=109505]@bradwalters[/tag] how do I get a pair of these?!

Qualify for the Olympics

 

[CatdickBojangles]

Qualify for the Olympics

I did but its for Ping Pong do I still get a pair?

 

[yerr.dad]

 

[yerr.dad]

 

[tdollo]

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Took the optic 92 out today, even with the metal the ski is really soft. They chatter quite a bit. Pretty disappointed in the ski’s performance.

 

[goatmaster]

I know it’s not technically a next year boot but here’s the Olympic FT boot

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Are they coming out to the public to buy?

 

[Kbob94]

Are they coming out to the public to buy?

Not that I know of but [tag=154780]@tomPietrowski[/tag] can give you the definite answer

 

[muffMan.]

The new Pandora’s are ugly imo. Way too much going on. My gf skis these and last years were pretty heat

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[marvin69]

Not that I know of but [tag=154780]@tomPietrowski[/tag] can give you the definite answer

God damn I am hoping it is a yes.... SO much want

 

[PackBombs]

Hoping they don’t because I just dropped 600 on boots and would absolutely have to still buy these anyway

God damn I am hoping it is a yes.... SO much want

 

[tomPietrowski]

I mean that ski does not have any metal in it so....

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Took the optic 92 out today, even with the metal the ski is really soft. They chatter quite a bit. Pretty disappointed in the ski’s performance.

 

[marvin69]

new new from dynastar, curious to see how the new m-free graphic looks

 

[yerr.dad]

You really hate to hear it

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Took the optic 92 out today, even with the metal the ski is really soft. They chatter quite a bit. Pretty disappointed in the ski’s performance.

 

[h.robarge]

I think they are the yellow tongues from the Olive Green boot (assuming it is the drop kick pro replacement).

They're just the gold tongues from the Olympic drop kicks. So first chair shell (I'm assuming) w the gold tongues, he'll prolly run the full white and gold for the actual O show.

 

[marvin69]

Is the m-pro 108ti replacing the pro rider (m-pro 105)?

yes, adding sizes other than 192 and looks like they changed the ski a considerable amount (105 to 108 underfoot)

 

[CatdickBojangles]

new new from dynastar, curious to see how the new m-free graphic looks

The white marble is low key fire.

 

[Burrito]

Line's 22/23 art direction: "Why don't our skis look like rentals? Can we make them look like rentals - completely boring and indistinguishable from all the other garbage euro brands on the market? Wait, we can? Do that please."

As someone that grew up watching Line assert itself as one of the original innovators in the world of park and freeski - specifically and intentionally thumbing its nose at traditional skis and ski companies - it's such a bummer to see what K2 is doing to that brand.

 

[tomPietrowski]

There is no gas pedal metal?

Not in the 92 no. All the others do.

 

[Tydel5]

There is no gas pedal metal?

The 92 has a composite material in it. So no, no Titanal, It has the iD and all the other perks of the Blade Optic series. It still rips.

 

[BigPurpleSkiSuit]

I did but its for Ping Pong do I still get a pair?

I will beat you in a game of ping pong

 

[CatdickBojangles]

I will beat you in a game of ping pong

If it’s for a pair of Olympic full tilts I will wreck your shit

 

[BigPurpleSkiSuit]

If it’s for a pair of Olympic full tilts I will wreck your shit

 

[CatdickBojangles]

BigPurpleSkiSuit Vs. CatdickBojangles in the ping pong match of the century coming to pay per view February 2022. Winner take all (or 1 pair of Olympic full tilts).

 

[BigPurpleSkiSuit]

BigPurpleSkiSuit Vs. CatdickBojangles in the ping pong match of the century coming to pay per view February 2022. Winner take all (or 1 pair of Olympic full tilts).

Okay now I'm scared.

 

[CatdickBojangles]

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Okay now I'm scared.

Told you.

 

[BigPurpleSkiSuit]

Told you.

we will see. We'll need to find a neutral ground.

 

[aloj]

These pescados sakanas bases are the best !

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[aloj]

It's not blend

Outline

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New blends lookin fresh

 

[aloj]

Line knows how it snows

Snow on skis top

 

[CORE_Project]

Line's 22/23 art direction: "Why don't our skis look like rentals? Can we make them look like rentals - completely boring and indistinguishable from all the other garbage euro brands on the market? Wait, we can? Do that please."

As someone that grew up watching Line assert itself as one of the original innovators in the world of park and freeski - specifically and intentionally thumbing its nose at traditional skis and ski companies - it's such a bummer to see what K2 is doing to that brand.

I Think the same!!, Yeah EP left and so on and they needed something fresh ect , but something fresh and new does not mean becoming mas market rental skis bullshit, Visions look like fischers, haha, Vision optics look like old volkl shiro,

I love Vision 108 from 2020 ( the yellow one) I bought it , and will keep it as a relic, as well as old blends

 

[blyatful]

They're actuall pretty nice.. I've had some k2s in the past and the quality wasn't that good, same for line.. Probs because they've been produced in china.. Would buy for that reason

These pescados sakanas bases are the best !

 

[aloj]

I'm talking about design

These font of letters on nose

Very powerful

Yes, line skis have good bases and edges and fragile top

But this spirit

Absolutely crazy OO

They're actuall pretty nice.. I've had some k2s in the past and the quality wasn't that good, same for line.. Probs because they've been produced in china.. Would buy for that reason

 

[aloj]

I sold blend 1516 to my friend...

Was best design

All white n black "techno" blends were great!

I Think the same!!, Yeah EP left and so on and they needed something fresh ect , but something fresh and new does not mean becoming mas market rental skis bullshit, Visions look like fischers, haha, Vision optics look like old volkl shiro,

I love Vision 108 from 2020 ( the yellow one) I bought it , and will keep it as a relic, as well as old blends

 

[Immunoblot]

Not sure if this was posted yet but here's the 2023 catalog from RMU:
https://issuu.com/joedubois/docs/rmu_w2023_catalog_rough_draft_small_092021

Interesting top-sheets!

 

[Burrito]

Not sure if this was posted yet but here's the 2023 catalog from RMU:
https://issuu.com/joedubois/docs/rmu_w2023_catalog_rough_draft_small_092021

Interesting top-sheets!

What are the thoughts out there on RMU? I've always generally liked their vibe, they run those sweet experience shops, but I just haven't run into too many people that are actually riding their skis or gear.

 

[Twig]

You can see some real-life photos of a few of the new skis here:
https://www.newschoolers.com/ski-gear/2023 courtesy of [tag=260063]@dogfacematt[/tag]

We'll have a few more brands in the coming days and we'll be adding product pages for each ski too.

 

[BrandoComando]

What are the thoughts out there on RMU? I've always generally liked their vibe, they run those sweet experience shops, but I just haven't run into too many people that are actually riding their skis or gear.

I use their 35L backcountry pack and it’s really unique. I’d love to check out some skis. They seem pretty well thought out

 

[Immunoblot]

What are the thoughts out there on RMU? I've always generally liked their vibe, they run those sweet experience shops, but I just haven't run into too many people that are actually riding their skis or gear.

I really like my YLE 110s. The specs suit my style of skiing well and the build quality seems to be fantastic. That being said, I've owned Factions before I got my hands on the YLE 110s so my sense for build quality might be skewed lol

 

[nstshirt]

These the new poachers?

https://www.newschoolers.com/photos/view/1028653/XGAMES-2022-BI-1

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZAvAvNO6uN/

 

[OreoMuncher]

I really like my YLE 110s. The specs suit my style of skiing well and the build quality seems to be fantastic. That being said, I've owned Factions before I got my hands on the YLE 110s so my sense for build quality might be skewed lol

I also own the YLE 110s. They are super flexible and funned also can carve really nice but the 25m turn radius kinda sucks imo. I will definitely get another pair when mine die in the future.