Easier to learn to ski if you already know how to snowboard?

Question

I've been snowboarding for about 8 years now and I'm interested in learning how to ski. Is it easier to learn skiing if you know how to snowboard?

Answer 1

I would rent them and see how it like then decides but

skis pros and cons/

easy to get off the lift /pro

harder to stop/con

you have to get use to looking forward

hard to get up

snowboarding Pros/ Cons

hard to get off lift

easier to get up

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

I would say yes I did it the other way round I skied then learnt to board . But I think you'll find it just as easy as you already have the basics - balance plus you know how the skis/board will react in the snow/ice

Answer 4

depends, in all honesty... snowboard is hard to learn but easy to master and skiing is easy to learn and hard to master.  plus you have to get used to looking forward than looking over your shoulder.