I saw a girl on a pair of skiboards a couple of years ago and was facinated by them. I ski on 190cm boards and carry my poles in my left hand because I hate that whole pole thing. I only use the poles once I get to the lift line.
I was thinking of getting into the sport of snowboarding because of the lack of poles and the smaller size of the board, but there is just something that doesn't appeal to me as a skiier. I still want to point my feet down hill. I also don't like the idea of standing sideways. I never was any good with skateboards or surfboards.
In drops skiboarding. I am thinking that maybe this is my sport. Small size and no poles like snowboarding but feet oriented and action like skis (if you were taught the skating technique, like I was, opposed to the ankles together parallel style).
I also like the idea that the skiboards look as though they will fit inside my soft top Jeep with no expensive racks needed.
I went to the Sports Chalet website and found Lamar Skiboards (but they call them snowskates, which bothered me). The prices seemed ridiculously low too. After searching the web for an hour I found this site and I think I may have found the only site to take the sport seriously.
My main questions concern getting into the sport from skiing without breaking the bank.
First, is there a way of renting before buying? I live in Southern California and want to test the idea.
Second, I am 5'5" and 100 pounds, female. As a beginner with ski experience, what would be a good board for me to start with?
Third, I need bindings that will work with my existing boots (another reason I didn't like snowboarding - new, expensive boots). I am also fearful of bindings that do not release. As a semi-pro dancer, a broken leg could put me out of commission for a long time. I noticed the sport is starting to have bindings that are like the once I have for my skis.
Thank you for your help,
Crickett Hoffman
Los Angeles, CA
PS...you ever think of marketing your sport as the shorter, freer alternative to skis? No poles; no car racks. They even look like they are easier to store and carry.
I was thinking of getting into the sport of snowboarding because of the lack of poles and the smaller size of the board, but there is just something that doesn't appeal to me as a skiier. I still want to point my feet down hill. I also don't like the idea of standing sideways. I never was any good with skateboards or surfboards.
In drops skiboarding. I am thinking that maybe this is my sport. Small size and no poles like snowboarding but feet oriented and action like skis (if you were taught the skating technique, like I was, opposed to the ankles together parallel style).
I also like the idea that the skiboards look as though they will fit inside my soft top Jeep with no expensive racks needed.
I went to the Sports Chalet website and found Lamar Skiboards (but they call them snowskates, which bothered me). The prices seemed ridiculously low too. After searching the web for an hour I found this site and I think I may have found the only site to take the sport seriously.
My main questions concern getting into the sport from skiing without breaking the bank.
First, is there a way of renting before buying? I live in Southern California and want to test the idea.
Second, I am 5'5" and 100 pounds, female. As a beginner with ski experience, what would be a good board for me to start with?
Third, I need bindings that will work with my existing boots (another reason I didn't like snowboarding - new, expensive boots). I am also fearful of bindings that do not release. As a semi-pro dancer, a broken leg could put me out of commission for a long time. I noticed the sport is starting to have bindings that are like the once I have for my skis.
Thank you for your help,
Crickett Hoffman
Los Angeles, CA
PS...you ever think of marketing your sport as the shorter, freer alternative to skis? No poles; no car racks. They even look like they are easier to store and carry.
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