Skiboard population's booming around the US and foreign counties.. Skiboards isnt a imitation of Sled Dogs (Sled Dog's currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but I heard they started a "new" look and company- www.XDogs.com..) They're much different than snow-skating, skiboards' more like a combination of Inline skating and freestyle skiing (maybe a little of snowboarding). Ditch the poles, skiboarders don't use them. It's alot of fun riding on em, and it's easy to learn. I currently own '99 Line Jedi 89s (a GREAT board). There's estimated 10 different Skiboard companies out there right now and I'm very sure that more companies' gonna make their own line of em. Skiboards' like 50% wider than conventional skis, and most of them are approx 80-99cm tall. And comes with a tough pair of bindings which resembles like snowboard plates ("racing" bindings). Line, one of popular skiboard company created 2 lines of twin-tipped skis. One of many reason about buying Skiboards that you won't have to shell out some $200 bucks for pair of bindings. You'll need a hard shelled boots to ride on 'em. (skiboots or snowboard race boots) Note: Salomon (aka Snowblades) made one model with strap-on bindings as you see on snowboards, that means you can use regular soft-boots. View the model. But using a strap on bindings on skiboards isn't highly recommended, due to lack of ankle support needed and users mention it doesn't perform well doing carves. Any questions, comments, and whinings- email me.
I've put up couple of photos so you can get idea what it looks like and etc...
