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Flash Review: 02/03 Volant Spatula

April 9, 2025March 22, 2020 by Paul Forward

Reviewer Paul Forward has been spending some time on Shane McConkey’s revolutionary idea, the Volant Spatula. Check out his initial thoughts.

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Volant Spatula for Blister

Volant Spatula (2002-2003)

June 2, 2020December 27, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

WARNING: Yesterday we let Shane talk about his creation, the Volant Spatula. Now it’s our turn. Prepare to go disturbingly in-depth about a ski made back in 2002.

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Pretty much everything you ever needed to know about Rocker, including a brief history and a glossary of relevant terms.