Non skier bought to enjoy snow with skiing kids. Doing jumps and fast runs at end of first day. Very controllable but would recommend viewing training video on airboard website as technique is more important as speed increases. Surprised some hardcore snow boarders with speed and control.
41 year old body sore next day.
Looking forward to racing (and beating) kids in a race
Excellent service from Backcountry and gear arrived within 1 week to New Zealand.

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.

OK, look: if you want the coolest snow tool ever, stop right here. This is it. The Airboard Classic is such a great ride! It turns with the shift of your body weight so easily, and when I say "turns", I mean beautiful arcing S-turns that you see in skiing magazines! The best part of the Airboard is that it can ride in any kind of snow! My first run ever was on a mogul slope at one of my favorite Colorado ski resorts (OK I poached!). But for you backcountry powder hounds, this is another seriously fun way to scream down the hill! Don't wait another second to add another snow tool to your quiver!

Our Airboards have taken a beating over the past two seasons and hardly have a mark on them. These sleds are tough, not to mention the favorite winter equipment of my daughter and her friends. They turn and stop easily and are super fun. My husband who is too big for most sleds loves his Airboard too.

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."

The classic sled is fantastic. It provides a cushioned, stream-lined ride that puts traditional sledding to shame. The only improvement I would highly suggest is that the handles must be moved toward the front of the sled. The current placement of the handles makes it awkward for holding on while riding on one's stomach at high speeds. Also, what about possibly incorporating a rigging system so one can be pulled by a snow mobile? Perhaps a small loop at the front to complete a triangle rig through the handles? Lastly, when the price gets lower, I'll recommend it to my friends. All in all, I had a blast when we took it out to Gore Pass in CO.

I have only used this once so far and it was on very hard packed snow. Where we were we got massive speed and I felt safe. (no trees around) The board turned very well and I felt a significant advantage because of manuverability over a toboggan or a regular tube. There were lots of people on the hill and I was able to avoid collisions with kids and spectators long before they happened. I am not sure the price point is appropriate for the airboard. It is great to have though and I am glad I own it. - 32 year old male Utah.

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.

Yo future riders I received my AirBoard last month, in time for my vacation to Breckenridge, Colorado (one of my favorite resorts for snowboarding). After a full day of riding the mountain, my brother and I hiked the slopes after dark with the AirBoard. It was incredible. I discovered a different kind of night life. The AirBoard rode like a dream - fast and cushy. To add to the excitement of the fast ride, wear a headlamp. It gives you a great view of the slope's bumps and turns. We caught great air. My suggestions: Wear a helmet and goggles. Try riding at night wearing a headlamp. Get an AirBoard for your riding buddy and watch out for the SnowCats.

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.

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.

I watched the video and was not impressed. I have a sled that I designed, built and have tested on Black Diamond Slopes (OK so I snuck it on) and it will sled circles around the air board. I want to see the air board stop on ice. Pure ice. Solid ice. My sled stops and turns as well as skis or snowboards.