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Ben, Chamonix (March 28, 2008)

"Awesome is the overall conclusion, they have been well tested on all sorts of snow, crud, hardpack, epic powder and even some turns in the park. The groomed trails have become a blurr and the skis have a faster 0-60 than most cars. Cheers for building a top ski."

Sam, Japan (March 18, 2006) - 185 Megafat

"The mega fat is such a good ski it's humbling. Exceptional in the pow, even better when it's variable snow and they carve well enough on piste to rail high speed GS turns. They are my most prized possession."

Daniel, France, (12 March, 2009)

"Received them a few days ago, and they're beautiful. I've never skiied anything so much fun or had so many admiring glances for my skis. Loving every minute of them!" - Daniel, France, (12 March, 2009)

Markus, Austria (January 20, 2006)

"They are the best for off the piste skiing I ever was skiing with. No matter if the snow is good or bad … with this skis I have so much planing surface and so much security that I don’t bother about the difference of the snow or the conditions. I was so free and in balance with that skis that I forgot my self and was even jumping helicopters and stuff like this again. It was really great and I am very happy with the mid-fat Kingwoods."

Casey, US (December 14, 2005)

"I love the flex, the skis are very snappy especially for the tails. I rallied every type of terrain/snow/park. Work great in powder, land switch nicely on the tables in the park, they feel very light."

Patrick, US (April 12, 2006)

"These skis are wonderful. I love every single thing about them... after a few inches of new the Skinnies floated effortlessly. On fast groomers I could virtually lay my hip down and still feel very secure in the turn. I think these skis are now the most beautiful piece of equipment I own... they are now resting very nicely in a prominent corner of my home office. I stare at them for long periods. We are developing quite a love affair."

David, August 2010, 184 Archetype

Date: 
Wed, 2010-10-06

I thought I would really only use my Archetypes on those rare powder days at Mount Hutt or in the spring on soft or slushy snow. Despite this I took them to with me on our July school holiday trip to Coronet Peak and after a day on my old narrow carving skis I thought I’d see how they would go on the hard packed artificial snow. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed them so much I spent the remaining six days on them. Put them on edge and they will carve in hard pack and flex nicely in the turn so that sharper carving turns are possible. In the softer, fresher snow they are more fun than conventional carving skis as they surf over the top rather than sinking and slowing down into the softer snow. I also love the look of the Klaus Kramer limited edition top sheet. It makes my Archetypes a unique and beautiful pair of skis. Now that I know they ski well on piste and how much fun they are in the softer snow, I don’t think I’ll go back to my narrow, conventional carving skis again this season. Thanks for making such a satisfying and enjoyable pair of skis. My 14 year old daughter loves her 166cm skinny Kingswoods and my 8 year old daughter also loves her 130cm Takka skis with the robot design.

Tom, Canada (10 March, 2009) - 185 Archetype

"Awsome skis! As a powder ski can't fault them and probably the biggest surprise has been how they performed on piste and in moguls and icy conditions. I think the best thing about the skis is their versatility, they are sweet at mach 10 or survival skiing in icy chutes."

Erik, US (January 25, 2007)

"WOW!! What a fun ski! They were able to handle changing snow conditions with aplomb, holding a great edge on the boilerplate ice, and dancing nimbly when in the fluff. I was really surprised with how easy it was to whip the skis around in tight situations, and equally pleased with how it responded when pushed to mach crazy speeds." 

Jules, Japan (December 19, 2006)

"The best way to describe a ride on a pair of Kingswood fats is smooth! Those bad boys just smash through crud and hold an edge on the hardest hardpack at warp speed! Forget the chatter, skip and wander of the puny skis of yesterday. The future is fat and handmade in NZ!"

Rene, Japan (12 February, 2009) - 185 Megafat

"Firstly, let me say how blown away I was with the mega fats. I wish I had these things years ago. We had a pretty low snow pack for Japan but the skis made it so easy to blow over all the brush sticking out and super easy to turn in the tight stuff. Super impressed with how they handled the hard pack too. You have a great product there."

Evan, US (March 13, 2007)

"In short, they are awesome. I have never been more confident in untouched snow, and am amazed at the variety of turn shapes the skis can hold in those conditions. I love the stiff feel and pop that the skis have when you want to throw them around."

Jason, Australia (March 13, 2007)

"They're a really versatile fun ski.The shape is as close to perfect as I could've asked. Not too much side cut, lightweight but not so light that the ski was overpowered. The bases are nearly indestructable. Some of those impacts I know for a fact would've drilled other ski's I've owned. Thanks for a great product I'll be back for more when the time comes."

Anon (in the comments on an order)

Date: 
Tue, 2011-01-18

"I fell in love with you in New Zealand last year. I have been dreaming about the moment we are re-united once more (even though we have never truly met) and I can propose. I promise to be nice, yet push you down large cliffs, sweet, yet abuse you vertically (and occasionally horizontally...). Come here Rocketype, let me touch you. Just don't tell my wife."

Frosty, NZ (August 7, 2005)

"The nimbleness for a fat ski was a real surprise. Rebound was good making it a lively ski for this width. The Kingswood for me was instant liking. Turned well in the chutes and certainly stable at speed. It gripped surprisingly well for its width."

Simon, NZ (March 1, 2008)

"Just had another epic overseas trip with the kingswoods, this time to Japan, Hokkaido. The kingswoods are in their element. Great convesation starter with fellow kiwis. So chur for bringing such sick ski`s to this world."

Chuck, US (January 6, 2006) - 185 Skinny

"They really sing in the pow and chop. They float nicely in the soft powder, and plow right through when the snow is all chopped up. The skis tracked nicely on high-speed turns through varying snow conditions. I found I was able to make quick turns when needed, particularly in the tight trees. Thanks for the cool toys."

Irene, Canada (12 Feb, 2009) - 170 Archetype

"I've been skiing on your skis for the last month and have been loving them. We've both decided that they're the best work skis (and all around for me) that we could have. Good sidecut for turns on the groomers and plenty fat for the powder."

Alexander - 184 Archetypes - Jan 2011

Date: 
Mon, 2011-01-17

"I'm now living in Scotland for a bit and skiing over here on everything from a bit of fresh powder to bulletproof, boilerplate ice and you know what, my Kingswoods don't even blink an eyelid or miss a beat, bloody remarkable, even to the point that I want to buy another pair of skis to add to the quiver but the problem is I have my entire quiver in one bloody ski!"

Mark, Archetype

Date: 
Thu, 2010-01-28

I have had such a good time in BC on the skis. Threw everything I had at then and they came up trumps. Made me look like a real skier. I have not had as much fun on any one ski as I did on the Kingswood. Deep Pow Pow; groomers; crud; trees and high alpine straight lines all were effortless on the Woods. Also a solid touring option.  Again, an amazing ski. They went where I wanted them to and more. Thank you very very much for one of the best experiences on any trip to date. I got comments back at the lodge about the ski and its capability to hold a line / edge at speed and in the steeps. Again, blown away.

Rob, British Colombia (12 April, 2009)

The skis are great. I love the fact that they handle so well in all conditions. The extra flex makes them feel like GS skis, but so nimble in the trees and powder.

Mark, NZ (November 3, 2005)

"Stoked with the performance - cut through the heavy stuff with no problem and still nice and responsive when the terrain gets tight."

Fraser in France on Megafats

Date: 
Mon, 2009-10-12

"The biggest mistake I made last season was waiting for a powder day to ski the mega fats. The mega fat is like no other ski out there. It has no speed limit's yet is so lively and precise. I now ski the mega fat 90% of my days skiing, and I had most skis currently on the market at my disposal through ski shop hook ups. In fresh pow, they sit on top, and you can surf the snow. Carve GS on Piste. But it is in the cut up, tracked out snow that they come into there own. When common people (non mega fatter's) are getting kicked around and are getting frustrated, the mega fats blast past, carving GS turns at mach ten! There will always be a pair of mega fats in my ski bag!"

Chris, Australia, 194 SMB

Date: 
Fri, 2010-03-05

What a fantastic, unreal, killer ski you have built! My SMB rocker with the broken river topsheet not only looks the goods but performs like it as well.

On the groomers they railed like a GS ski, you could really lay them over with confidence.  In the POW, this is where this ski moves to a new level! Unbelievable floatation and big smear turns made easy. I had so much fun with them when in the powder.

They handled everything that I and some of the best resorts in North America (Vail, Aspen, Park City area, Whistler) threw at them. I originally thought that they may only be a powder ski but I was WRONG! They are my one ski quiver.

Thanks again for producing such a awesome high quality ski.

J G, Rocketypes

Date: 
Fri, 2011-02-18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I spent the weekend in Fernie BC with some friends, and we went cat skiing. My skis were awesome! I have a pair of your Rocketype's, and I was blown away. I'm looking forward to another set - I love good quality. Keep up the awesome work!

Fritz, Munich (Skinny)

Date: 
Wed, 2009-03-11

 "To say it simply: Absolutely the best we ever had on our feet!!! I never thought that I could make turns like the ones I did in deep powder! Forget all the skis from Bogner, ZAI, ATOMIC and other “exclusive” brands. KINGSWOOD SKIS are made for real skiers!" 

Jacob McCleary, Kingswood Envoy, NZ (June 26, 2006)

"It's stiff enough to hold its own on the groomed or packed stuff, but where it showed me the most love was in the steep soft stuff, it skied super stable, but when I wanted to scrub speed or throw it round a bit, it let me be in control. I have never seen this in a ski before, normally I find them stiff and unforgiving, or soft and floppy in the steeps, but the Kingswood has the best of both. I will without a doubt be skiing Kingswoods for a long time to come."