Sking help!!!?

Question

I have been freestyle snowboarding for 4 years and i wanted to get a pair twin tip skis is it hard to start sking and what is easer to do tricks on skis or snowboard??

Answer 1

It is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much easier to learn how to ski than to snowboard (i've done both) and it is easier to do tricks on a snowboard (I think)

Answer 2

to learn skis to do tricks snowboard

Answer 3

Definitely,my answer is ski.

In order to do some tricks on skis,you need to have all your body in a right position,I mean even if your hand is placed wrong it fails.The body position,the right turning,how to enter a ramp,how to land..Definitely ski..How you ski off piste,@ deep powders..

With snowboard the good thing is that you gain experience and you can call yourself a good boarder in less time than ski..

Theres always something you dont know and have to train on it..

Hope that helped :)

I've tried both,I'm only a skier though..And still..I have many things to learn..

I may not have a 40 years teaching experience,I can ski,I've tasted snowboard and i know..

Answer 4

You should have no problems starting to ski. It is pretty easy compared to snowboarding.  It depends on the tricks, but I'd say they are about the same difficulty, skis are a little easier on big air, and snowboards are much easier on rails etc.  If your looking at twin-tips for just park, I'd go with the k2 fugitive, pretty cheap and good.  If you plan on going all-around, I'd choose the Public Enemy's they're definitely my favorites.  K2 are always good.  Good Luck!

Answer 5

SNOWBOARD!  you don't have to coordinate both feet as much since they move as one, and it also looks cooler on snowboards! :)

Answer 6

I've been teaching skiing for 40+ years, and watching beginners from both branches, the learning curve is very close.  The skiers seem to have an advantage for the first 2-4 hours then the snowboarders gain skills. After about 6-8 hours, it seems to be up to the individuals skill and ability.