The Crazy Sport of Snow Surfing Explained

Extreme sports participants never like to stop moving, both physically and metaphorically. They are always looking to change the rules, push things a little further or invent something entirely new all together. Two incredibly successful and well-established sports are surfing and snowboarding, but these have been around for many years now and some people believe they could do with freshening up. Is it any wonder then that some bright spark decided to see what would happen if they took the fin off their shortboard and tried carving down a snowy mountain on it?

The sport of snow surfing is thought to have first been conceived in New Zealand when a visiting Australian surfer decided to see if he could ride his board on the white stuff. Since then, crazy folk all over the world have been talking up this new sport. Enthusiasts say that it requires a huge amount of skill and confidence. Unlike snowboards, riders do not have any bindings to attach themselves to the board, but instead rely on aggressive carving and the use of the hands to ensure that the board stays under their feet.Stopping the board at the end of a run is also not the easiest thing to do, which is why special run-off areas have been created at a number of resorts.

As with all emerging extreme sports, sponsors and industry brands have been paying close attention to see if it is worth their while getting involved.Brands such as Quiksilver and K2 have reportedly been keeping a close eye on the sport and may even announce a sponsorship deal soon. Due to the sport’s relative infancy though, it may be some time before we see it publicised in the mainstream media or any specialised equipment appear on the shelves of your local sports store. That said, given the early growth of the sport, you might soon be seeing some snow surfers at a resort new you.

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