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Armada made big changes to the jib lineup for '16-17 so it's to be expected that many things stay more or less the same on that front for next winter, but there is big news in the form of the brand new ARV 116. Their OG 5ppoint pow ski, the JJ gets another set of changes and find itself sat at the fat end of the ARV li…
Atomic is back with the Bentchetlers, the Punx 7, and a new, lighter version of the Punx (Punx 5).
The brainchild of Julien Regnier, Black Crows are back with largely graphical updates for this year. The highlight jib-able products are the Nocta (140-122-132), the Anima (143-115-116) and the Atris (138-108-128), Julien's "most developed ski to date". There's also a tour layup version of the Anima, the Freebird which…
Coalition joined the market to bring bomber women's skis to the ladies who need them. Their line is mostly the same as last year, however, they added a youth ski made with the same construction as the rest of their skis.
Dakine just brought Sammy Carlson back onto their team, and they have a fresh set of both technical and stylish bags and outerwear this year. All photos by Grant Whitty. Outerwear Men's Sawtooth 3L Jacket Elsman Jacket Wyeast Jacket Brightwood Vest Women's Outerwear Beretta 3L J…
Photo credit: Grant Whitty Lupo Touring Series Panterra MX Series Krypton Series Women's Chakra Series IL Moro Series Panterra Series
The big theme at Faction this year is clarification and the line is now super easy to understand. There are four ski series: Candide, Prodigy, Prime and Dictator, and each contains four skis numbered from 1.0 to 4.0. The Candide series remains the same except for additional sizing options and graphics, it's still perfo…
All photos by Grant Whitty The rumored Full Tilt pin boot has yet to appear in the line-up so changes are kept to a minimum. But the Drop Kick, the dream combo of original shell and wrap liner is still in the line so it's all looking good for us. Shells Soul The Soul shell has a 9mm last width (the same as th…
SIA Photos Kore Series Kore 117 Lengths: 180, 189 Dimensions: 145/117/129 Kore 105 Lengths: 171, 180, 189 Dimensions: 135/105/125
Icelantic Skis, known for their trippy graphics and playful park skis, stuck with their award winning formula for 2017-2018 in the majority of their lineup. The major twist was an addition to their Nomad series by making a "Free-Tour" version of the 105 with their Ochroma Core that drops a significant amount of weight …
J has always kept it consistent and this year is no different. With 6 different models available in a variety of graphics it's hard to go wrong. It's worth mentioning that more graphics for these models will be released as the season progresses so keep your eye out! Product Photos (credit: Jskis.com) …
Last year, simplification was the name of the game at K2. This year, the line is consolidated and improved again. The big change is that the Pettitor ceases to be, replaced with a 120mm pow ski called The Catamaran. The new ski borrows asymmetric technology from the Marksman and from what I've been hearing from those w…
Based out of Avon, Colorado, Liberty Skis has been offering up quality freeride & park skis since 2003. This year, they updated and added a couple new skis to their lineup. Notably the Origin 90, an all-mountain ripper for spring slush, chunder, and everything in between. The women's side of things have added two, …
Changes to Line's jib errr... line are fairly limited for 2017-2018 but there's one that is very exciting for me. The Sir Francis Bacon and Mordecai get slightly fatter edges. It's not a full return to fatty base and edge, but they are now 2.1x2 which should give them a little more versatility to be used in the park. T…
US manufactured Moment Skis were right at the forefront of the indie ski movement and have been in the business for more than a decade now. They've also been pushing new technologies since the beginning, with one of the first rockered park skis and the new collection is no exception, with some innovative options for 20…
The perennial presence from Nordica in the freeski industry goes way back and though they've gone quiet in the last few years, their classic Soul Rider line is still around. SIA Photos - credit: Grant Whitty Enforcer & Navigator All Mountain Series Enforcer Freeride Series (Left to Right) Enforc…
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ON3P have finally given us the all clear to drop their 2017-18 skis line and it's a thing of beauty. But the big news (and reason for the delay), however, is that ON3P are making a bold move and shifting to a new sales cycle. You're getting the first glimpse of the lineup today, but the new schedule means these models …
Skier-owned Planks clothing, offers some of the best value gear I've had the fortune to try in recent years and their line is one of my highlights for 17-18. Our 2-year Editor's Picks, the Yeti Hunter Jacket and Bib, are back in new colorways with higher sided bibs making them even better at keeping the snow out when w…
SIA Coverage All skis are available in wood, metal, and carbon. North Shore 108 New for 2017-2018, the North Shore 108 features a stiffer core, as well as larger tip and tail rocker. The contact surface has been moved forward and extra binding reinforcement has been added. Shape: 132-139-108-124-118 Lengths:…
Rossignol is back with the Scratch models, the Black-Ops and the 7 series in the freeride category featuring fresh technology to enhance performance. SIA Coverage 7-Series Freeride Now redesigned from tip to tail with a new reinforced 3D structure in the tip, carbon alloy matrix for shock-absorption and stabilit…
The NFX and TNT are back for Salomon's Freeski line, however, the Rocker 100 has been discontinued.
Sego Skis are handmade in Victor, Idaho nestled just west of the Tetons. With an impressive line of freestyle skis, we were stoked to get on a few pairs this season.
Smith is back at it again with their CHROMAPOP Lens Technology to filter light and deliver more definition and clarity. Helmets
Volkl has completely rebranded their line for the 2017-2018 season. The Bash is a rebranded version of the "One", and Volkl branded the "Two" the Revolt 124. Volkl has also rebranded "The Wall", their cambered park ski, now called the Revolt 87 and the rest of the line under the Transfer and Revolt monikers. SIA Pho…
