Are Skiboards Worth It for Casual Skiers?
Yes - for many casual skiers, skiboards make more sense than full-length skis. If I ski a few days a season, stick to groomers, and care more about easy turns than top speed, I’d put skiboards h...
Are Snowblades Worth It in 2026? Honest Review
Yes - for a lot of skiers, snowblades are worth it in 2026. If you ski a few resort days each year, stick to groomed green and blue runs, like park laps, or want gear that’s easier to carry, the...
How Skiblades Win Casual Riders
If you ski a few days a year, short skis often make more sense than long ones. I’d boil it down like this: skiblades around 39 inches (99 cm) feel easier to turn, easier to stop, and less annoying...
Snowskates vs Skiskates: What's the Difference?
If you want tricks, get a snowskate. If you want control, lift access, and an easier first day, get skiskates. That’s the short answer. Here’s the simple breakdown: Snowskates = bindingless, rid...
What Are Snowskates? A Beginner's Guide
Snowskates are short snow gear that mix skateboard-like feel with ski-style sliding. If I were helping a first-timer on July 14, 2026, I’d keep it simple: deck-style snowskates are loose and playf...
Cross-Country Skating With Snowfeet NORDIC: How to Start
Want the short version? If you’re new to cross-country skating, Snowfeet* NORDIC 90 cm gives you a simpler first step: shorter skis, regular winter boots on some setups, and more control at low sp...
Touring on Short Skis: Can WALKSKI Replace Touring Skis?
Yes - sometimes. But not for big days. If you tour on short, mellow routes, a 100 cm WALKSKI can work. If you want 5–8 mile days, deep powder, steep lines, or long sidehills, full touring skis sti...
Bigfoot Skis Are Back: Short Ski Options for 2026
If you want the short answer: go 99 cm for one-ski fun, 65 cm for park laps, 44–50 cm for travel, and 120 cm if you want the closest thing to a normal ski. I’d sum up the whole 2026 market like th...
What Happened to Salomon Snowblades? Modern Alternatives
Short answer: Salomon Snowblades are gone, and most people are better off with modern short skis instead of chasing a used pair. If you want the fast take, here it is: Salomon stopped making Snow...
