'Snowboarding vs Skiing: To boil it right down, we might say that skiing is easier to learn, but harder to master.' What can you actually do on skis / a snowboard? With all the little technical aspects to skiing well, it's very easy for bad habits to creep in (so the pot is saying to the kettle here!) Myself I've found the odd lesson not only very enjoyable, but also very useful as well as giving me some fun new challenges to work on whilst I'm skiing on my own.

Quick Tip for your more advanced skiers - the odd lesson here and there is well worth considering. Getting the right pressure on the right part of your foot, getting the ankle roll just timed perfectly, there's always something to improve on. Even after all these years I'm still striving for the perfect turn. Skiing however is a very technical sport. The transitions to steeper slopes and to off piste flow more easily. But once it clicks and you are linking turns, then you are good to go. I'm giving this one to the 'plank riders' - Snowboarding is easier to master! Is it easier to master skiing or snowboarding? Week one of snowboarding may be an investment, but week 2 of snowboarding is great fun. For many, it's a case of getting your skills down so that next time you can really start exploring and enjoying yourself. The first week of a snowboarding holiday is a bit more of an investment. By the end of the week you should be able to go off exploring and get your way around the resort, and enjoy yourself in the process. If you only have one week and you really want to get the most enjoyment out of it then perhaps skiing could be a good choice. Some beginners also swear by kneepads, though I've never used any myself (for some unknown reason all my big falls were always back-wards). Myself, even after many years, I still use protective shorts with pads across the back and sides, back protector, wrist guards and of course a helmet. Quick Tip - it can well be worth getting some padding for your first snowboarding week. By the end of the week you may be able to get down some of the easier of the main slopes of your ski resort on your own, even if you still take the odd fall. Do not despair though, there is light at the end of the tunnel! For most people after a couple of days it 'clicks', and they suddenly start to make real progress. It's also exhausting, mostly because of having to pick yourself up every few minutes. It feels like nothing is going in, as you take tumble after tumble. The first 2 or 3 days involve falling over, a lot. Your first week of snowboarding is a little different. By the end of the first week you may be already happy on some of the main ski slopes and get yourself around your ski area quiet well as long as you avoid the steeper slopes. On the first day you'll be doing your first turns on the beginner slopes. Many people pick it up quite quickly and take to it well. Learning to ski, your first week is usually a lot of fun. Which is more fun: skiing or snowboarding?.Is skiing or snowboarding better for children?.Can skiers and snowboarders ride together?.Is skiing or snowboarding easier if you are unfit?.Which is more popular - Skiing or Snowboarding?.Why do snowboarders often fall over at the top of chairlifts?.Is it easier to use ski lifts on skis or a snowboard?.Which is more comfortable skiing or snowboarding?.What can you actually do on skis / a snowboard?.Is it easier to master skiing or snowboarding?.So, perhaps for the first time ever, the unbiased guide to the ski vs snowboard question! In this article: But in my case I have little personal preference or ability difference. Most people who can do both are really experts at one and do a bit of the other. I am one of the few people who can do both to a pretty similar level, and I spend about 50% of my time on each. I've skied and snowboarded in countless resorts over more years than I care to remember. So I should begin by laying out my cards. It can be hard to get neutral, well-informed advice, with evangelists from both camps passionately insisting that their chosen sport is by far the superior. Hi, Im Phil Teare and I am here to answer the classic question: Skiing vs Snowboarding? Ask a skier, and they'll tell you skiing rules. Lets take a look at how this breaks down: A Q&A with Phil Teare from The Ski Gathering In a nutshell, skiing is easier to learn but harder to master. Skiing vs Snowboarding Which is easier / more fun /more dangerous, skiing or snowboarding?

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