How hard is it to go from skiing to snowboarding?

Question

i'm 21, and i've been skiing since i was 7. i really love it, but now my younger sister and most of my friends have gone to snowboarding. they assure me it would be easy for me, but i have my doubts. is there anyone out there who has any advice?

Answer 1

If you are a good skier go for it! Snowboarding is much easier for people who have tried skiing. My bro is a gr8 skier he tried boarding and was doing diamonds like his 3rd time!

Answer 2

I recently switched. Snowboarding is not very hard, but there are a few things that will take some getting used to: You have to stand sideways going down the mountain, be able to balance without the help of poles, and a few other things. You should try it, and if you don't like it, switch back. Good Luck!

Answer 3

I live in Colorado, and I get up to the mountains about every other weekend. So, I was really used to skiing since I did it all the time. Snowboarding is terrible. No one in the world should ever snowboard. I tried and I died. I'M DEAD!

Answer 4

the girl above me isn't trying hard enough. although you will die the 1st time snowboarding, the other times will be great! i assure you..but if not, you will always have skiing with you.

Answer 5

The beginner stages of snowboarding are harder than beginning skiing.  However, once you get past the beginner stage, progression is typically much faster.  I think people progress faster because it is so much more fun that they push themselves more on a snowboard them they did on skis.  I suggest that you give yourself about 3 to 5 days on snow before you make up your mind - if you do that you will likely stick with snowboarding!  You should try it.