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PSA. A problem in Gear Talk!

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NinetyFour
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Sometimes I think we need a gentle reminder to maybe take a few minutes to research the pair of skis we're considering buying. Whether that be from the information a manufacturer provides on their website, a review website like http://blistergearreview.com/ , or by doing a Google site search for NewSchoolers (because let's admit it, the NS' search bar SUCKS!) kind of like so:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3A+newschoolers+K2+sight+skis

When we neglect to do so, things like this start to happen:

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Two guys who could have easily bumped old threads, bumped their own threads, or could have made one single thread. It gets annoying when there are so many of these threads where the OP can't do any of their own research and critical thinking to make a decision when buying skis, and expects everyone else to do it for them.

If you can't find any info on a pair of skis, whether a new model year, or an entirely new ski, then go ahead, that would warrant making a thread. But if you can bump an old thread, or even find your answer in one, then don't make a new thread.

So please, make use of Google's site search function, review websites, and some manufacturer information before you instantly jump to making a thread.

THANKS! /PSA.
Jun 10 2013 11:19PM
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No.Quarter
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I was going to suggest that this should be a sticky, but then again, the people who make the kind of threads mentioned obviously don't read the stickies.
Jun 11 2013 12:12AM
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Negromancer
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I think more people need to start writing reviews here: https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/content/reviews and I also think that it should be made more visible and updated. There should also be a big button to give karma to people who write good reviews so maybe more people will be bothered to spend time writing reviews on products.

Just my thoughts, they're probably crap though.
Jun 11 2013 1:55AM
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easy.steezy
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I fully support this! I really hope there's a revamp to the review section of this site, I remember Schmuck posting saying that the section should be used more often. He in particular has some very helpful reviews.
Jun 11 2013 2:04AM
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Paul.
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The review section kinda sucks, i mean, it's too difficult to find what you are looking for. Theres only two options to navigate, manufacturer and category. There needs to be a search function or more options to split categories into decreasingly smaller sections.
Jun 11 2013 3:04AM
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50Kal
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The review section here is kinda crappy.
Could we make a sticky thread that has a shorten view of all skis that are constantly asked about?
EX:
Armada AR7 2013 : Stiff Rating of 7/10. Camber: traditional. Construction: Sandwich with Cap in and tail. Overall Capabilities: Made for serious shredders. Rail and Jump capable.

Line mastermind 2012: Stiff rating of 4/10. Camber:Traditional, Construction: Full cap.
Overall Capabilities: Great entry level rider or light weight rider. Durability is debatable.

Would something like this work or would opinions conflict too much on the subject?
Jun 11 2013 3:21AM
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No.Quarter
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Bump. Seriously this should be stickied until people stop making stupid thread about the same skis over and over
Jun 12 2013 2:01PM
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theblackrod
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agreed.

The review section needs a good reworking and people to actually use it so we can avoid the constant thread making.
Jun 12 2013 2:36PM
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Hughes
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the amount of threads there have been about the t halls are insane.
Jun 12 2013 3:28PM
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NinetyFour
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I would love a re-working of the review section. A forum style discussion for it would be good I think, but maybe not the best way as reviews still need to be 'templated' to keep consistency between reviewers. It's a section that is only accessible though that gear tab at the top that also has S/T G/T and Subscribe to Powder in it. So it's not really put out there well for people who are looking for reviews.


Jun 12 2013 11:20PM
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paige.
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I've wondered if a review section kind of like silverfish could work. So you navigate through the category and brand to the item you're interested in. Here, each reviewer rates several qualities out of 5 stars as well as writing a more in depth review with conditions they skied in and particular experiences (obviously just doing the short form review would be an option for those of us who are lazier). Then the browser would have the option of looking just at the average scores or going through the more in depth reviews to figure out how the skis/whatever would suit him.
The ability to edit reviews would be key so that first impressions of new models get out there fast when people start looking at them, but then can be added to as the equipment is used in different conditions and durability becomes clearer.
Jun 13 2013 10:57PM
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TheClap.
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There is a review section here..
Jun 14 2013 12:51AM
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paige.
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I know. And it's annoying to use and as a result doesn't get as much traffic as it could. I'm responding/adding to ninetyfour's suggestion that it get reworked because I think it has potential to be a very beneficial resource but when I've looked at it in the past I very quickly given up and returned to googling things.
Jun 14 2013 12:59AM
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NinetyFour
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Yup. And this is part of the problem; it's so out of the way, so it barely sees any traffic. Plus it needs people to contribute often to keep it alive. I'm guilty of being a non contributor to it but as it sits now, even if I made a review, would people see it and use it?if people Rent then why bother making one in the first place. Hopefully the new site overhaul can incorporate some good changes to make it a more pronounced feature of the site.
Jun 14 2013 1:00AM
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No.Quarter
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I am voting for more structure to the reviews. However, what if the reviews started to get more attention, could they possibly completely go to shit? I could see some kid posting about his brand new full tilts he got over the summer writing a review and just blowing bullshit info out of his ass.
Jun 14 2013 1:04AM
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TheClap.
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Kids on this site will rate their shit 10/10 all day or 1/10 it's one extreme or another,
Jun 14 2013 1:12AM
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