skiblades

Tiny beginner skis

Skiblades are short, wide skis, typically 75–100 centimeters long, designed for easier maneuverability than traditional skis.

They became popular in the late 1990s as a playful alternative for casual skiing, tricks, and terrain parks: He strapped on his skiblades and headed for the half-pipe.

Also called snowblades or skiboards.

movement

carving

Shaping by cutting away

tricks · freestyle · agile · maneuverable · nimble · pivoting · sliding · gliding · stopping · parallel

equipment

bindings

Things that secure together

  • bootsAnkle-covering footwear
  • polesLong sticks or extremities
  • edgesOuter limits or boundaries

wax · tuning · rentals · gear · snowblades · bigfoots

design

compact

Tightly packed together

travel-friendly · space-saving · mini · downsized · convenient · stowable

recreation

fun

Amusement or pleasure

playful · adventure · thrill · excitement · vacation · holiday · resort · entertainment · sports

terrain

alpine

Of high elevations

halfpipe · groomed · powder · summit · resort · lift · chairlift · backcountry · glacier

Opposites
ski length/size

skibladesalpine skis

Footwear for descending peaks

powder skis

Family

ski, blade, skis, skiing, skied, skier, skiers, blades, bladed

Familiarity
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