I never understand the problem with the skiboarding!
It can be very fun, so easy to spin, flip, grab, whatever. I have skiboarded for about 6 years or so, started when it was just the beginning. It's fun on the east USA hard snow, but in japan and on big mountains obvious not enough float for pow! But it takes just as much of skills, if not more because half the surface area of a regular ski! Try landing with half your tails! I will say my skiboards are almost as fast as my full twins, only slightly slower, but more maneuverable, only keeping balance is a real challenge!
Both take skill, so why disrespect? We're all 2-plank riders!
Regards,