Is snowboarding hard?

Question

Im going with my church to go snowboarding. ive been skiing and im pretty good. is there anything i should work on. and tips please and thankyou.

Answer 1

It isn't that all that hard but it takes some getting used to having both feet strapped onto the board. If you are a good skier then you should pick it up fairly easily.

Answer 2

Well considering you are already a skier, you have an advantage because you probably have a lot of flexibility and leg strength, which will make things a lot easier.  I have been snowboarding for about 11 years, and I have taught several friends and random people over the years...and from the feedback I receive, yes, snowboarding is hard.  For skiers, it takes some getting used to having your feet both on the same board.  You will take some falls, I don't doubt it at all, but as long as you get back up and keep trying you should be able to get the hang of it.  Remember to keep your knees bent, and just go with it.  The center of the board is your friend, keep your weight centered...it's all physics lift your heels and turn toeside, life your toes and turn heelside.   Have fun!  Snowboarding is definitely good times!  It's like a dirty w***e, you might hate it at first, I did, but once you get the hang of it, and really learn to ride it, you will fall in love.  ;)

Answer 3

It's different since both feet are attached to each other, but all of the same principles apply.  Just remember that you will fall, and don't think much about it.  Get back up, and keep going.  Also, remember to keep your knees bent, and, when you fall, land on your butt (not your hands).

Answer 4

There are some major differences between skiing and snowboarding but with your experience I don’t think you’ll have much trouble getting the hang of it.  Stopping is not at all the same, (you have to lean back on the edge of the board) and I’ve personally have always had more trouble steering than with skiing, but otherwise it’s not that hard at all.

Just take it slow and have fun! =D