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Are Skiboards Worth It for Casual Skiers? - snowfeet*

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 - snowfeet*

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 - snowfeet*

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? - snowfeet*

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 - snowfeet*

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 - snowfeet*

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? - snowfeet*

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 - snowfeet*

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 - snowfeet*

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...