Skiboarding

Everyone just can’t get enough of winter sports, especially new skiing disciplines that try to get loose from the old-school skiing. Skiboarding is the latest fad down the slopes that features new equipment, a crossover of skis and snowboards. The skiboard measures 80 to 120 centimeters long, much wider than the old-school skis and they have resemblance with snowboard but the former comes in pairs. It has a twin-design that is easy to maneuver and even gives the rider to do everything just like in skiing and snowboarding but with some addition; you can turn 360 on the ground, move backwards and perform more unbelievable ski tricks.

This is the perfect sport for those skiing aficionados who like to tweak their same old skiing lifestyle. But first you need to choose the right ski boards for you, this is very important. You should check out the following essential factors to consider:

Height and Weight – Make sure that your skiboard can handle your height and weight. Most skiboarding enthusiasts like kids and adults use the shortest boards that are under 70 cm. But if you’re skeptical about it you can gear up with a board in the range of 75 cm to 90 cm.

Performance – You can execute numerous ski tricks with your skiboard but that depends on what you are using. Short skiboards are easy to maneuver and perfect for tricks on glades and mounds but they don’t have surface area to have smooth landings. On the other hand, longer skiboards are meant for big air lovers. It offers speed and has a surface area for smooth landings. But if you want the best of both worlds, then you can opt to use the symmetrical twin-tip design. You can also have the option of making your own skiboard, which is guaranteed to have better quality and performance.

Skiboarding sure is fun, easy and you can even learn different skiing techniques but this new skiing discipline is prone to injuries. That would be the case if you’re using skiboards with non-release bindings. Once you get caught, then you’ll fall together with your board and have greater chance of hurting your wrist and shoulder. Don’t get too thrilled in trying this alternative skiing discipline and take the necessary precautions first before you declare that you’re the skiboarding king of the slopes!

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