Which is easier cross country skiing or regular?

Question

i went cross country skiing and i did the splits, is it harder to do the splits on cross country or regular?

Answer 1

To learn the basic skills, cross country is supposed to be easier, but I think that Alpine is much easier to learn and master to a competent level for enjoyment.  Also cross country is a lot of work and more strenuous than Alpine.  Both sports have changed over the past 15 years, the equipment is better and more reliable. Teaching each discipline has also improved.  The splits are quite common when learning to control a 6 foot stick on the end of your foot.  Take a series of lessons and practice, practice, practice.

Answer 2

I imagine if you try hard enough you could do the splits in the grocery store.

The two types of skiing aren't comparable. Although it is probably harder to do front to back splits on alpine gear due to the fixed bindings and rigid boots.

But it would be easy enough to do the side to side splits. Most painful if a tree is in your path to boot.

Answer 3

cross country skis because the bindings are hindged and regular ski bindings are not