Carving scoot riders resemble cornering motorcyclists and motorcross riders. It is maneuvered using both the legs and the arms, which partially explains its high-powered performance on snow. Non-skiing lift operators screwed a 2X4 vertically to an old ski, mounted a seat on top, and rode this device, spectacularly sometimes, to and from their workstations on the mountain. The modern Skifox is essentially the same, except for its highly shaped ski and cushy, 21st century suspension developed by a cabinetmaker in Germany. Light and simple as it looks, the Skifox is one of the most thrilling snow toys.
Newcomers control it almost immediately, but expertise requires lots of practice miles.
Today it is ridden with mini-skis and has tons of built in turning power. It will carve short curves or long. The Ski Fox defines the idea of gliding on snow by the seat of your pants. Newest models are extremely light, efficient, and easy to maneuver. Some can even be immediately disassembled for transport on an aerial tram or gondola lift.