“If you’re looking for a solid, stable soft-snow ski that is strong on edge, planes well, and is easy to pivot, then I would be shocked if you are disappointed in the SMB.”

Blister Gear Review – SMB – 22 January 2013

“I’ve skied most of his skis since the early days of production and I can honestly say they are some of the best skis on the market.”

skier666, TGR forum post (August 2012

“Absolute bomber construction, impeccable finish, sweet riding skis.”

acpowman, TGR forum post

“The ski for the day is the Kingswood SMB – oh wait, that’s the ski for every day.”

Broken River Snow Report (September 2012)

“I would like to sincerely thank you for the SMB’s. I took them up to Craigieburn today (saturday) and was so blown away by them that I thought it necessary to send you a quick email of both thanks, as well as congratulations for making such an incredible product. Keep doing what you’re doing. Kingswood rocks.”

Dylan (September 2012) SMB

“As I shuffled through town to the supermarket via the wine shop there were numerous positive comments. One local powderhead even volunteered (approvingly) info on their pedigree, tips on how to ski them, and even tips on care!”

Mark, SMB 2012

“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for an amazing pair of skis! They are absolutely fantastic, they’re fast, responsive and the stiffness is spot on. It’s a terrible snow year at Ruapehu but I’m having some of the best skiing I’ve ever had thanks to the skis, I can’t wait till I get down to Canterbury and the Southern Lakes later this year and see what they can really do. I know where I’ll be shopping for my next set too.”

Hamish – Archetype, 2012

“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.”

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

“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.”

Simon, NZ (March 1, 2008)

“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!”

Fritz, Munich, Skinny (March 2009)

“Stoked with the performance – cut through the heavy stuff with no problem and still nice and responsive when the terrain gets tight.”

Mark, NZ (November 3, 2005)

“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.”

Patrick, US (April 12, 2006)

“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.”

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

“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.”

David, August 2010, 184 Archetype (August 2010

“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.”

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

“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.”

Evan, US (March 13, 2007)

“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.”

Frosty, NZ (August 7, 2005)

“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.”

Ben, Chamonix (March 28, 2008)

“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.”

Anon (in the comments on an order) (18 Jan 2011)

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!

J G, Rocketypes (18 Feb 2011)

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.

Rob, British Colombia (12 April, 2009)

“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!”

Jules, Japan (December 19, 2006)

“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.”

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

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.
Rene, Japan (12 February, 2009) – 185 Megafat

Rob, British Colombia (12 April, 2009)

“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.”

Jason, Australia (March 13, 2007)

“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.”

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

“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.”

Casey, US (December 14, 2005)