J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Chuffy

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RossF wrote:What skiboards do you have (105 in length? or width?)? What brand are they?

Cheers,

Ross

Alright mate,

I have the revel 8 Trees which are 105 in length and are 14.5/11.5/14.4 in width (tip, kick zone, tail)

I got them off the very helpful guys at www.exclaimskiboards.co.uk who are the only dealer outside the US to sell the Revel range. They also made their own release bindings and riser plate that fit to the boards 4x4 mounting holes.
Sadly, Exlaim have sold out of the Revel boards but have a small stock of Lacross boards in which I have read some good reviews on. It also looks like they have ran out of their release bindings.

Pics of my boards can be seen on the link to the US site.

http://www.skiboardsonline.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=rvl8_emp06&Category_Code=skiboards&Product_Count=12

There is a lot of information on the Revel skiboards forum for anyone who would like more information on these magic sticks.
www.skiboardsonline.com/forum

Ski boards should not be mixed up with skiblades which are made by K2, salmon and head as these boards are crap with foam cores which are prone to breaking. Read on the forum, there are pro riders and there are skiboards available for different heights / weight

PM me your email Ross and I'll be happy to send you pics of my set up

Ask for 150-160 sized skis. I learned on shorter skis and have yet to try anything bigger than 160.

For a beginner, shorter skis should be easier to turn than longer skis as you can get away with not using poles with 150s

After learning the basics on skis I moved down to 105 skiboards. These are a lot of fun going over kickers, riding fake and crusing down runs because you can take a taller stance.
I find it a breeze to carve with them as well since it is easy to get on edge. They are also fast and give good float in powder because they are wide.

Knew I would get the Use proper skis" on this forum :mrgreen:

Wanderer wrote:

Chuffy wrote:For anyone who has been to Mayrhofen:

Do some of the bars/cafes near the slopes have kids ski racks? I ask this because my skis are 105cm long and I think I'll have trouble when I go to lock them up on the free standing ski racks.

Yep that's right, I have skiboards. Revel8 Trees. Anyone interested there is a link to these boards below. Cheers.

Why not just keep wearing them? I'm sure nobody will notice :twisted:

Ha ha, cheers thanks for coming :roll:

For anyone who has been to Mayrhofen:

Do some of the bars/cafes near the slopes have kids ski racks?

I ask this because my skis are 105cm long and I think I'll have trouble when I go to lock them up on the free standing ski racks.

Yep that's right, I have skiboards. Revel8 Trees. Anyone interested there is a link to these boards below. Cheers.

http://www.skiboardsonline.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=rvl8_emp06&Category_Code=skiboards&Product_Count=12

Tony_H wrote:

Chuffy wrote:What does everyone do with their skis?

Going on my second ski trip in January and will be putting my boots in my luggage. However, I will have my own skis. If I put them in a big and wrap them in clothes will they be ok?

Any tips with skis on a plane?

Put them in your pocket, of course.

I'm here all week! Try the veal

Thanks for the replies guys

I'm flying out on the 3rd of Jan

Look out for the guy with the Revolt skiboards!