Ski blades? Does anyone still use them?Anyone know what I'm talking about?

Question

I haven't gone skiing in like 3 years, but when I was I use the ski blades(the mini skis) and I am planning on going this winter. Everyone I talk to about the blades looks at me like I'm crazy. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

Answer 1

Ski blades are, well, um, g*y.

Answer 2

Yep it's not a popular thing in resorts but are just for small tricks at the park,  People tend to find them annoying in my opinion are sighted as a nuisance.  Well stick to it if you enjoy it's not the only thing you can use on hills.  Popular in some places but similar to the idea of a skibike, skibob, velopede, snow scooter, well you know what i mean snow inventions.

Answer 3

Yep. They are still out there.

Worthless little trick sticks, in my opinion. I do hope they go away.

Although you never see them at my resort (Alta), they are annoying.

Answer 4

The snow blades or skates are still in use, many skiers use them but I find them limiting in speed and stability. They do teach a very precise balance.

Answer 5

Dont use ski blades.  Get some regular skis for our own good.

Answer 6

They still make them.  I think Salomon has ones with releasable bindings now.  I highly recommend those.  

The problem with ski blades is that the bindings aren't releasable and you can very easily mess up your knee or brake your lower leg.  Do yourself a favor and either get really short regular skis or get blades with bindings that won't put you in the hospital.

Answer 7

yes those look fun

go 4 it

good luck

<3

Answer 8

Go there are some idiots out there!

I'm 47 and I use blades and I love them, they are so much easier to use than normal Length skis and they have helped with my balance, technique and confidence. I use them with poles because I just prefer it although technically you don't need to. Mine are Head 'Big Easy' blades and they're great. There is nothing stupid, dangerous, or g*y about them at all, It's a matter of personal preference. Lots of people use them in Europe especially off piste.

You go right ahead and do what you want, Sod everyone else!