Replying to How to demo smaller brands?

I’d rather bomb through some glades with my pole straps on than drop $800-1000 on skis I’ve never ridden…how is someone supposed to get a feel for J’s, Moments, ON3Ps, etc… before buying? Online reviews are impossible to rely upon; I don’t care what someone else’s experience was, I need to feel it for myself.

I also want to support these smaller companies more so than some rossi/head mass produced pair. And nothing against those brands in particular, I understand their purpose, but I want to keep my money in the community so to speak.


Thanks for reading, love ya!