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Forget what you thought you knew about sleds; the Airboard Freeride 180 turns on snow like a boogie board on a monster wave. Use it for carving turns in deep powder or launching off monster kickers. The Airboard Freeride 180 is wider than the Airboard Classic to provide more stability and floatation in deep snow. Pack the Freeride 180 in your backpack and hike to the top of a backcountry line. The Airboard inflates with an included hand pump in just a few minutes, and you're ready to shred. The raised nose of the Freeride clears deep snow and offers protection against obstacles. The Freeride's Profile runners turn the sled with a simple shift of your body weight, so you can carve through the trees after bombing a backcountry bowl.
Bottom Line: A sled made for deep-powder surfing.
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This is a 130, but you get the idea!
By: Cape-Ann
February 13, 2009
Very fun and secure
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Cape-Ann
February 16, 2009
I've never seen a sled that made me feel safer. You can really fly, but the soft ride and the maneuverability of this beast make you feel totally in control. We have one of these, and a 130. This is better for a full-grown adult. Easy to ride on hard and soft snow.
And this is a slow run!!!
By: Thedr100074676
January 19, 2009
Been riding for five years, ready for new board! Canaan Valley Resort, WV offers the best riding at a resort in the US!
Tough to get moving in deep powder
By:
topomap
July 17, 2008
I bought one of these for my girlfriend who has bad knees and can't ski or snowboard without being in pain. It seemed like a good way for her to enjoy downhill runs in the backcountry. So far, it's been okay, but not stellar. We took it out on a couple of deep powder days near Tahoe (18" of new snow) and here's my take:
1) The Airboard itself is sturdy (thick PVC) and has heavy duty rubber on the bottom. I'm not too worried about punctures.
2) Setup is pretty easy. Pump it up and you're ready to go.
3) The pump is compact, but looks a little flimsy. I'm a little worried that the pump will get trashed in a wreck, but I'm sure we can buy another one if necessary.
4) It requires a pretty steep hill in order to get moving - steeper than I needed with my powder skis. I imagine it'll be easier to get moving in snow that's a little less deep. That said, you can always take a running start and jump on it.
5) Once it gets moving, it's a fun ride! Totally surfy feel. Bumps are great - face shots galore! Getting forward on the board helps with speed and turning. It's not as quick turning as skis or a snowboard, but you can direct it pretty well.
Aiming to take it out again next season and will update my review as we get more experience with it.
Airboard inflate
By: Jim Holland
November 11, 2008
Takes about 3 minutes -- I can pump up an airboard in the time it takes someone else to remove their skins
Airboard Jim & Tele
By: Jim Holland
November 11, 2008
Change me.
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Very fun and secure
I've never seen a sled that made me feel safer. You can really fly, but the soft ride and the maneuverability of this beast make you feel totally more...
Tough to get moving in deep powder
I bought one of these for my girlfriend who has bad knees and can't ski or snowboard without being in pain. It seemed like a good way for her to enjoy more...
- Material:
- [Sled] Urethane-coated material with reinforced nylon core, welded seams, center I-beams for stable chassis
- Dimensions:
- 51 x 32 x 11in (130 x 82 x 30cm)
- Folded Dimensions:
- 19 x 13 x 3in (48 x 32 x 7cm)
- Steering Mechanism:
- Profile runners run the length of the board, carving the snow when weighted
- Rider Weight:
- N / A; [Rider height] Greater than 5'
- Recommended Use:
- Downhill sledding anywhere the snow is flying.
- Weight:
- [Including bag, repair kit, pump] 7lb 8oz (3400g)
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Switzerland