The worst part of snowboarding? Getting stuck on the flats, having to uncouple your boot, pedal along like a schmuck — all while hoping you don’t get run down from behind. Bugger that. The Kahuna Snow Stick turns your snowboard into reliable cross-country transportation.
The Kahuna is an adjustable aluminium pole modelled after a stand-up surf paddle. The polycarbonate blade is lined with “teeth” that allows it to better grip the snow. When you’re on the flats, the Kahuna is used to paddle you along. Once you get to the downhill, the Kahuna works as an counter-weight, letting you carve deeper and harder than you could by just extending your arms. It also can be employed as a training aide for beginners.
Ash
Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 9:33 AMimo, find steeper hills :)
RB
Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 9:35 AMThis.
If you need one of these, you’re doing it wrong…
Ian
Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 9:40 AMI think I’ll wait for proper reviews of this product.
I’ve tried to use a ski stock whilst snowboarding and it simply doesn’t work (for me anyway).
The length may make a difference compared to a ski stock but colour me sceptical because they don’t have a single video on their site showing it in action.
Oh, and $120USD for a stick?! I think I’ll wait for the $15 knockoff
Cory
Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 10:08 AMThat thing’s pretty rad. SUP on a snowboard!
MD
Friday, December 9, 2011 at 1:22 AMIan. A collapsible ski stock/pole (or 2) is good for getting over those slat slow spots on European traverses…. I broke one, and gave the other to a mate, the collapsible bit means it can fit onto a pack without stopping, and can get the length right…. Saves taking that boot out and hobbling along like a lame duck (waiting for someone to run into the back of you making you a lame duck)
I agree if you need one of these for carving you are either a w_____ or doing it wrong… may-as-well wear a Venetian gondola driver’s uniform, it is about that cool.