Editorial Policy
Purpose and Scope
Our goal is to provide clear, bias‑aware, and repeatable guidance so you can buy once and feel in control. This policy explains how we choose topics, test products, recommend picks, and handle monetization.
Independence and Funding
- Editorial decisions come before monetization. No brand may pay for favorable coverage, placement, or links.
- We purchase most review units. When we accept samples, we disclose them and hold them to the same standards.
- We use affiliate links where appropriate. Commissions do not affect our testing, scores, or recommendations.
Review Process
- Methodology: All products are tested using our documented procedures for fit/shape geometry, latency, glide, LOD, build, and power behavior.
- Comparisons: We contextualize results against category peers and prior leaders to highlight real trade‑offs, not spec sheet wins.
- Real‑world validation: Findings are checked in live play and aim trainers. Discrepancies are explained or trigger re‑tests.
Scoring and Recommendations
- We prioritize outcomes: control, comfort, and reliability across budgets.
- Inclusion: Left‑handed and small‑hand users receive equal consideration, with explicit fit notes and alternatives.
- Longevity: Repairability, firmware stability, battery health, and skate wear influence picks.
Corrections and Updates
- We correct factual errors promptly, mark changes with timestamps, and maintain a public changelog.
- Firmware revisions, new skates/pads, or durability data may change scores or recommendations; we will update pages accordingly.
Conflicts of Interest
- Staff disclose any current or prior relationships with manufacturers, teams, or retailers relevant to coverage.
- Contributors recuse themselves from assignments where a conflict could bias outcomes.
Sources and Evidence
- We cite primary sources (manufacturer documentation, firmware notes) and our own measurements.
- Claims are supported by data; speculation is labeled as such.
Affiliate Disclosure
We may earn a commission when you purchase through links on our site. This does not affect which products we review or recommend, nor the conclusions we reach.
Community Standards
- We moderate for respect and usefulness. Constructive disagreement is welcome; personal attacks are not.
- We will remove comments that share private information or promote harmful behavior.
Use of AI and Tools
- We may use AI for grammar checks or outline drafting. All testing, analysis, and recommendations are produced and verified by humans.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email [email protected].