Airboard Classic Sled

Have you ever caught an awesome ocean wave on a boogie board? Maybe you've always wanted to, but are landlocked and happen to live near hills or mountains. Take that exhilarating freedom and motion, add snow, a slope, and you're ready to discover the Airboard. The Airboard is a new piece of gear for recreating on snow. Durable, easy to control, and capable of achieving awesome speed, the Airboard is fit for backcountry adventure or your favorite inbounds ski slope. Airboard offers a completely new winter experience and is fast defining the latest snow sport, “snow body-boarding.” Groomers, powder, bumps, kickers, and yes, even half pipes, are all viable venues for the Airboard. Made of a super-durable urethane impregnated nylon material, the Airboard inflates in less than 3 minutes with its own hand pump. The Profile Runners, which run the length of the bottom of the board, give it control with a simple shift of your body weight. Weighing only 6 pounds, hand pump included, it packs down to fit easily into any backpack. Developed and perfected in the Swiss Alps, the Airboard makes its North American debut, waiting to give you the thrill ride of your life. Available in kid's version [AIB0002]. WINNER OF POPULAR SCIENCE'S BEST OF WHAT'S NEW AWARD, 2003. DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE 5' AND OVER. FOR RIDERS UNDER 5', PLEASE SEE AIB0002. AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT IN US AND CANADA ONLY.

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Big Smile from the ride
I finally got on the Airboard. I took a running start and jumped onto it belly first and took off. I was able to make turns immediately. I couldn't believe it. I was going over chopped up snow and it ate it up. If you ever thought about getting a sled get the Airboard instead it's way more fun and you can turn it. It's easy to control speed by dragging your legs. I'm not sure how it will work on a groomed slope but it rocks in powder.

Way too much fun.
Simply put, these things rock. As previously mentioned, the control you get is surprisingly good. It does take some work, however, to get used to it. Testing at (closed) Deer Valley with my brother, we both noticed what he refers to in skateboarding terms as a "death wobble" where the board starts to shake at speed. Laying flat on the board rather than leaning back seems to counteract this. I tested the board on corn snow conditions, and it performed extremely well. The Air gives nice cushioning too, which is a plus since it is particularly good on iced up corn, where it absolutely rips. Helmets are an absolute must.

Best designed sled there is
I've used my airboard in both hardpack and powder conditions. It's fast and quite maneuverable. Because the air board is inflated, it stays on top of the snow. The air factor also makes for a much smoother ride than you'd get with a regular old lame sled. The airboard is also much easier to jump than a common sled as you have a cushioned landing. When the resorts close you can hike up and rip it. The airboard comes with a runaway strap and a hand pump that easily inflates it in about 2-3 minutes. There's a one way valve that allows you to inflate it without worrying about air escaping. I always inflate it at the top as it's so quick and easy. The airboard stows handily in a pack or in the small carrying case. These things are great fun. -36 yr old guy from Utah.

The Coolest Sled Ever
By Chris Barge, Staff Writer, Boulder Daily Camera. September 17, 2003 Every once in a while a piece of outdoor gear is created that demands its own self-named sport. Think snowboarding. Thing surfing. Now, think airboarding. Weighing in at 6 pounds, including the pump, and small enough to fit inside a backpack when deflated. the Airboard enters the American snow-sports market this winter. Keystone Resort has already agreed to give it a try. Once inflated, the Airboard becomes a high-speed, steerable, stoppable, cushy sled fit for the backcountry or any ski resort. Riders just lie down on their chests, grab the handles, and fly... "I got to test one last year," said Keystone spokesman Mike Lee. "They are so fast it's amazing. My patrol escort couldn't catch me -- and he's a ripping skier."

What a blast!
Just rode the airboard for my first time--can't say it was better than sex, but it beats heavy petting! Rode on moderately steep terrain in about 8-10" of fresh, and it's such a blast. Face shots the whole way; absurdly fast without getting out of control. You can catch air off any bump, and the landings are butter-soft. Light, easy to pack and inflate. Would be insane behind a snowmobile.

Training Tips

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