Mini skis

Mini skis on Ekosport

Are you looking for a fun sport discipline ? Try mini skis (also called snowblades). These skis are 1 to 1.4 m long and practicing this sport requires a lot of energy but not that much experience so even a beginner will get a grip fast. For those who are more experienced mini skis offer plenty of possibilities of enjoying the glide and having fun on the terrain. The only thing left to do is to choose the right model.

What are mini skis ?

Mini skis are short skis designed for sport and fun. Popularised by Salomon and named snowblades these skis are shorter than normal skis and are around 100 cm long. If you are an advanced skier you can ski on them without ski poles. They also offer you a lot of advantages regarding the speed, the lightness and the maneuverability. They are wide enough to assure the stability of the skier.

Mini skis are often used as a fast way of learning how to ski as they are more flexible and do not require the same technical skills as traditional models. Keep in mind that you will not be able to rest on the front or on the back of the ski. Practicing mini skis requires plenty of effort and energy. If you’re wondering how to choose your mini skis, you can find out below.

How to choose your mini skis ?

Miniskis do not require much experience. Above all, you need a very good balance to master these little toys. You must also respect the criteria linked to your body type to decide on a purchase of miniskis. The longer ones, up to 1.4 m, are more stable, and the shorter ones are more maneuverable.

Miniskis are not very expensive equipment and their small size will allow you to take them with you anywhere you want. They will fit in a car trunk or in a compartment. You just have to find the appropriate bindings and make a choice between those which release your heel or those which release the entire foot in case of a fall.