Glenn Posted November 22, 2004 Report Posted November 22, 2004 I ordered some sled dogs on the internet (basically ski blades only they arent as long. The ski is just the size of the boot). I snowboard normally but they are a lot of fun to just mess around in. Anyways they were only $10 on ebay + 20 for shipping from Canada. So the price was so good I coulnt pass them up even though they were a size and a half to small. Reguardless they got here today, and as it turns out they fit like a champ. I was skating around the carpet a little. They are really great, when crowds get big, or conditions get bad, because its just something different, and they are so manueverable, and easy to learn.
AtomicSkier Posted November 22, 2004 Report Posted November 22, 2004 I ordered some sled dogs on the internet (basically ski blades only they arent as long. The ski is just the size of the boot). I snowboard normally but they are a lot of fun to just mess around in. Anyways they were only $10 on ebay + 20 for shipping from Canada. So the price was so good I coulnt pass them up even though they were a size and a half to small. Reguardless they got here today, and as it turns out they fit like a champ. I was skating around the carpet a little. They are really great, when crowds get big, or conditions get bad, because its just something different, and they are so manueverable, and easy to learn. do they attach to a ski boot or snowboard boot, since you said you snowboard?
Glenn Posted November 22, 2004 Author Report Posted November 22, 2004 do they attach to a ski boot or snowboard boot, since you said you snowboard? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Usually they are permanately attached to the boot, but my model the base detaches. They are almost a hybrid between ski boots and snowboard boots, maybe what a softer ski boot would feel like. But they have a unique binding (if you can call it that) setup so you cant use real ski boots or snowboard boots.
nick malozzi Posted November 22, 2004 Report Posted November 22, 2004 i remember seeing those in mags all the time when i used to rollerblade hardcore. they look like they could be fun. almost like ice skateing down hill. i didnt think you could find them anymore, so i am suprised you found a pair. yay for ebay! haha
Glenn Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Posted November 23, 2004 (edited) They are actually a bunch for sale on ebay. Just have to wait for price and size. My pair isnt exactly like the one pictured above, if I get motivated I may post pics later, I used a pair last year, its great the looks you get. People think you just have a boot on. I even told one guy a friend cut my ski's as a practical joke, and he believed me. Haha. Anyways they still make them, but they cost a lot new, because there are no U.S. resellers. And by expensive I mean 400. I got mine for 30 including shipping which is all I would pay for a pair. It's hard to take them seriously as a sport, therefore hard to justify a purchase that large. The official site is www.sleddogs.no Its got a few cool videos, so you can get a sense of the product. Edited November 23, 2004 by dthmtluncrn
soldier32 Posted November 23, 2004 Report Posted November 23, 2004 do they have a regular p-tex base? or is that just plastic? from taht picture it looks like its plastic
Glenn Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Posted November 23, 2004 I believe it is a real base (I dont have them with me right now), but I could be wrong, I didnt really check them out that much to be honest. Just put them on skated around on the carpet, then worked on some projects I have for school. I'll let you know later tonight when I get back to my dorm.
skidude Posted November 23, 2004 Report Posted November 23, 2004 I think plastic would skate easier on carpet, tho I don't know, as I have never tried to skate with skis that were 40 cm
Glenn Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Posted November 23, 2004 I think plastic would skate easier on carpet, tho I don't know, as I have never tried to skate with skis that were 40 cm <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, they weren't skating that well. Plus 40 cm would be pushing it on the overestimate
Ski Posted November 23, 2004 Report Posted November 23, 2004 They have to have metal edges---which they appear to have---in order to be used at US ski areas. Since they went with metal edges, you'd assume the base material is decent.
mawcluster Posted November 23, 2004 Report Posted November 23, 2004 wow...i forgot about them. Camelback used to rent them about 5 years back and I tried them. For 10 bucks I should get a pair. They're a good gift if nothing else.
Glenn Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Posted November 23, 2004 wow...i forgot about them. Camelback used to rent them about 5 years back and I tried them. For 10 bucks I should get a pair. They're a good gift if nothing else. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CB used to rent them? Are you sure you're not thinking of the ski blades. Either way they would be a sweet gift. Plus, I figure they are a way of getting non-sking/riding people out to the mountain for the first time because the learning curve is so easy. The first time I used them I hit cliffhangor. Not that cliffhangor is insane, but I dont ski, I snowboard, but I could still pick up the skills fast enough to take on cliffy so. Yeah.
mawcluster Posted November 23, 2004 Report Posted November 23, 2004 Yeah I'm sure camelback used to rent them...i've tried pretty much everything including ski blades so I know the difference. I agree about giving them to people who aren't exactly great at riding or skiing...gives them something with a difficulty between ski blades and snowtubing to try.
Glenn Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Posted November 23, 2004 I think plastic would skate easier on carpet, tho I don't know, as I have never tried to skate with skis that were 40 cm <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, so I just checked them out and they definately have a real base, no plastic.
AtomicSkier Posted November 23, 2004 Report Posted November 23, 2004 Do they have metal edges? haha yea, that's already been established
insomniac Posted November 23, 2004 Report Posted November 23, 2004 Oh, I thought he said they HAD to, not that they did?
Glenn Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Posted November 23, 2004 Oh, I thought he said they HAD to, not that they did? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nope, real base, real metal edges. This weekend when I go home I'll snap some pictures of mine.
insomniac Posted November 24, 2004 Report Posted November 24, 2004 So, if they only need to have metal edges, Would I be allowed to get on the lifts with a snowdeck? It has a leash, and metal edges...
Glenn Posted November 24, 2004 Author Report Posted November 24, 2004 So, if they only need to have metal edges, Would I be allowed to get on the lifts with a snowdeck? It has a leash, and metal edges... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well... you could try, but I dont think they will be up for it. They do have signs that say no loose equipment. They generally have a policy you have to ride on and off the lift with whatever your using... so if you really want to deal with riding on and off the lift with a snow deck go for it
lurker Posted December 1, 2004 Report Posted December 1, 2004 Haha, I remember seeing sled dogs for the first time. Those things were awsome. I mean, you can't take them super serious or anything, but I bet you could easily pull a 720 on those things with barely even hitting a jump. Oh man that'd be funny. I think I'll check ebay for a pair right now. Definently a good use of 30 dollars.
Glenn Posted December 1, 2004 Author Report Posted December 1, 2004 Haha, I remember seeing sled dogs for the first time. Those things were awsome. I mean, you can't take them super serious or anything, but I bet you could easily pull a 720 on those things with barely even hitting a jump. Oh man that'd be funny. I think I'll check ebay for a pair right now. Definently a good use of 30 dollars. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, but they arent the easiest thing in the world to land.
lurker Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 Yeah I wouldn't doubt it. There's nothing in the back and front to support your balance, so I bet it would be easily to fall backwards or frontwords off a jump. What kind did you get, K9s?
insomniac Posted December 6, 2004 Report Posted December 6, 2004 They'd probably be really good for training you to keep centered.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now