Outdoors

We all know about the relationship between skiers and snowboarders. Skiers often dish sly remarks about how snowboards are not as good as skis while snowboarders provide similar judgment about how they feel skis are somehow inferior. However, what are the sides, if any, with these constituencies, and others, when it comes to less-publicized skiboards?

For those who do not know what skiboards are, I shall provide a brief description. Often confused with ski-skates, skiboards are essentially snowboard-shaped skis with a much shorter and fatter profile than traditional skis. They are said to be very quick-turning and known for their ability to spin. Also, cost is quite a bit less compared to traditional forms of skis and many snowboards. That said, what do the snowboarders, skiers, and skiboarders out there think of them? I know they are more popular in Europe, but there are a few on the slopes around here so there is bound to be an opinion for or against them.

Personally I am intrigued to look into them based on their touted capabilities and relatively cheap prices. However, if there be a much more knowledgeable voice than the one in my head, I am all ears.