Editing Snowboard (section)

== Skiboarding ==
'''Skiboarding''' is a type of [[freestyle skiing]] using short, double-tipped skis, most commonly using regular [[ski boot]]s, non release skiboard bindings, and no ski poles. By using ''risers'' which serve as adapters, standard ski or snowboard [[Ski binding|bindings]] are sometimes used.

The term ''skiboarding'' generally refers to the use of a wider version of a short double tipped ski, while ''snowblades'' or ''skiblades'' are usually the width of an average ski or thinner.

Skiboarding is a recreational sport with no governing body or competition.

The first mass-produced skiboard was pioneered and invented by Michael Canon, Stephanie Simon and Tayt Tindal. The company was called Klimax Skiboards. After coining the name of the sport "Skiboarding" Michael Canon and Micah Fisher spun off to create Canon Skiboards which quickly became the 800 lb gorilla in the sport.<ref name="eu">{{cite web |title=Skiboarding |url=https://skiboards.eu/en/content/8-about-skiboarding |website=skiboards.eu |accessdate=28 April 2019}}</ref> More American manufacturers followed Canon such as Line, Salomon and Groove, and the sport grew in popularity. From 1997 to 2000, skiboarding was part of the winter [[X Games]] in the [[slopestyle]] and [[big air]]. As the sport evolved, skiboards became longer and evolved into twin tip skiing, and many skiboarding companies switched to [[freestyle skiing]] on [[twin-tip ski]]s.

Today skiboards are still available from brands such as Rvl8, Summit, Spruce Mountain, Bluemoris, [[K2 Sports|K2]], and [[Head (company)|Head]].

Skiboards and snowblades/skiblades are from about {{convert|75|to|135|cm|ft|0|abbr=in}} in length, with a parabolic shape like a snowboard, and a solid wood or foam core.<ref name="skiboards">{{cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://skiboards.com/frequently-asked-questions/ |website=skiboards.com |accessdate=28 April 2019}}</ref> Length and width are a function of rider weight, skiing style, and conditions.