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Powder magazine V.S. Freeskier Magazine ?

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rainingman
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I just want to know which mag you prefer between these two and why.
Nov 2 2010 8:50AM
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Pippin
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Given any indication of the names of the magazines, if you have a preference to either powder skiing and freestyle skiing, that should put you in the right lane.

That being said, you really do get with what you pay for with ski mags. I'd go with the nod to Powder for overall quality.

If you have the chance check out The Ski Journal. Some phenomenal work, albeit a pricier one.
Nov 2 2010 8:57AM
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EMK
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i like powder magazine but i've only ever read freeskier stuff on their website cos i'm from the uk. Powder is really well written though and has some amazing photography.
Nov 2 2010 9:42AM
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snomaster
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I like all ski porn, but I'm always super impressed anytime I get my hands on an SBC Skier.
Nov 2 2010 9:47AM
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FUUUCK
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this isn't even a fair comparison, Powder blows Freeskier out of the water.
Nov 2 2010 11:52AM
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AlexMartini
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powder is a real magazine, amazing to read, inspiring, can't put it down, best thing to read since harry potter, freeskier is unedited, poorly written, just straight toilet paper
Nov 2 2010 12:59PM
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AlexMartini
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recently powder has much more insightful and in depth stories about "freestyle" than freeskier ever will or ever has (YEAH ROGGEE!!!!)
Nov 2 2010 1:01PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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used to get freeskier, now I get powder. both have their strengths, i like powder better.
Nov 2 2010 1:03PM
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rainingman
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I agree because Powder mag contain relevant, abundant and interesting articles of almost everything about skiing and it's community. Some will choose Freeskier for the content more axed on freestyle skiing than Powder. I also think that powder contain such great photos. Adding to this , I found that the issues of this year of freeskier were missing content.

For me :  Choice go to Powder hand's down .....


Nov 2 2010 1:05PM
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Captain_Slow
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same here
Nov 2 2010 1:05PM
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SmoKinSkier
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Tried to subscribe to freeskier haven't been getting it for a couple years but for quite a while they have not been taking subscriptions? So now I get powder more than happy with it
Nov 2 2010 1:29PM
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loganimlach
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Nov 2 2010 1:49PM
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Willard
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the only reason i still have freeskier is so i can tear out pictures
Nov 2 2010 2:22PM
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Literature
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Nov 2 2010 2:25PM
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Drail
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Ski Journal. SBC Skier is OK, but I find that they lack true Canadian content a lot of the time.

As for the Powder VS Freeskier... Well, Powder if I had to choose. Never been the biggest fan of Freeskier Mag.
Nov 2 2010 3:13PM
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KLovelace
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Ski journal is amazing. And between the original 2 posts I say Powder.. hands down.. a much better read.
Nov 2 2010 3:24PM
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jennyboots
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my thoughts exactly.  My favorite is The Ski Journal, but between Powder and Freeskier I would have to pick Powder. 
Nov 2 2010 6:21PM
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casual
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hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

hahaha.

ha.

One is a magazine....made up of articles and content. One is an unusually bulky advertisement. One is sold and subscribed to, one is given away.

That is all.
Nov 2 2010 6:24PM
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casual
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Also, with Mike Rogge being an editor over at Powder these days, they are poised to rival ANY ski publication in terms of freeski reporting, editorializing, etc.

Now he just needs to give me a column...
Nov 2 2010 6:28PM
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Vila
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Powder is skiing, Freeskier is mainstream bullshit
Nov 2 2010 6:33PM
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thebeesknees
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powder.  take both the photo annuals and just compare them
Nov 2 2010 6:36PM
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MothaHucker
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powder is also focused alot on freestyle, and they have a kick ass gear guide to, but i also like freeskier. powder wins tho
Nov 2 2010 6:39PM
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KLovelace
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yessir
Nov 2 2010 7:03PM
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little_boo
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POWder
Nov 2 2010 7:31PM
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garrettwiz
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i've read one SBC skier and thought it was better than both, but i like freeskier better. idk
Nov 2 2010 7:34PM
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Spinoza
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I prefer SBC skier to Powder, powder can be boring sometimes. Hoping to check out Freeskier soon since iver never read it
Nov 2 2010 7:39PM
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skiskate
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Ive had an sbs skier subscription for awhile, and buy powders usually. Recently I got a freeskier and was pretty dissapointed. Powder is the best one I think though.
Nov 2 2010 7:41PM
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Piste.Off
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Freeskier may as well be written in crayon.
Nov 2 2010 7:58PM
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Skithedeep
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I love freeskiers photos, and prefer the articles in powder, but i would prefer both, its not like its real expensive. plus for the past five years i have gotten freeskier for free so that helps
Nov 2 2010 8:04PM
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daylmitche
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Freeskier for sure
Nov 3 2010 4:41AM
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J.DUKE
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POWDER

cause they do freeheel reviews
Nov 3 2010 11:41AM
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Yung_Gnarley
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I like any magazine about skiing haha.
Nov 3 2010 11:50AM
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finnafuckyobitch
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Love powder, really interesting and well written
Nov 3 2010 12:05PM
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thebeesknees
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so well written.
Nov 3 2010 2:57PM
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tralberda
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Powder is hands down the best magazine about winter sports. You have no idea the excitement i recieve when i see that ish in the mail. Great photos too.

Nov 3 2010 4:20PM
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pag
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I go for AXIS magazine
the best ski mag ever!
it was done by Powder mag
As for now I would go for SBC
Nov 3 2010 6:29PM
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SmoKinSkier
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Id love for axis to come back def a great read. Maybe its nostalgia but i would even go for freeze now a days
Nov 5 2010 12:24PM
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