Does anyone have any experience with Blades?
We call them Blades here in Oz but I understand some countries call them Ski Boards. ( Just to be clear, I'm am not talking about snowboarding).
For a number of years now my son has used/hired Blades and prefers them to regular length skis.
I watch him take off down a slope and he has enormous control and stability....I've even seen him in light powder with them.....he reckons they're better/easier to control than regular length skis.
Apart form the fact they look a bit "childish", due to their small length/size, ...does anyone know from their practical experience as to what conditions they are suited to and under what conditions they would be better than regular length skis....and therefore, also, what conditions aren't they suited to.
On the safety point of view, all the Blades that I see, don't seem to have a quick release binding system. Any thoughts about this aspect? Maybe we're just got old technology Down Here.....
Given that they appear to be very easy to carve with, and to negotiate bumps in ....why aren't they more readily promoted in the ski hire places??.......or is this just a conspiracy by resorts etc to promote lessons to beginner skiers using regular length hired skis? (.....just joking with the last bit)
Bluey