Which is easier for a beginner - snowboarding or skiing?

Question

Im going to Boston and have the choice to do either skiing or snowboarding. I haven't skiied or snowboarded before so I would like to know which one you think would be easier for a beginner to learn??

Thanks =]

Answer 1

i think skiing is easier, but snowboarding is more fun.

if you're clumsy you might lean toward skiing because when you get off the lift, its a lot easier than when wearing a snowboard. i used to skii a little when i was in 1st grade and i don't recall it being difficult at all. i snowboard now and although i can't remember much about skiing, i'd say its harder to control.

if you decide to go skiing, just remember not to point your feet outwards unless u like doing the splits going down the slope and dont stick the poles in the snow when ur moving :)

Answer 2

It's easier to learn to ski rather than board.  We won't teach a  child until they are 6 because of the neuro-muscular needs for boarding vs. skiing (i.e. it's easier to teach a snow plow on skis than it is to carve on a board)  However, once you get good enough to get on the lift, it's easier to become a proficient boarder than a proficient skier.   There's so much more to skiing than boarding.

They are both fun to try.  Whatever you decide to try, take a lesson.  I can't tell you how many never-evers get taken up the lift by their friends, only to be freaked out because they can't stop.  First rule of the code:  be in control.  That means knowing how to stop/turn.

Remember, a bad day of skiing/boarding beats a good day at work!

Answer 3

Getting good at either sport is difficult. I personally am a snowboarder but skiied for many years before I switched over. While I think snowboarding is more fun, I encourage people to do either (as long as you get out on the mountain!) Snowboarding is harder for the first few days, you will fall a lot and will barely be able to ride, but you usually progress faster once you get past the first few times. If you only have a few days to try I'd recommend skiing because it's easier to get down the trails if you've never done it (you will fall way less in the beginning than snowboard) and will be less frustrating if you have to keep up with others (but  it may be harder to progress in the long run). If time is not an issue and you want to pursue the sport in the future, then I'd say go with snowboarding, it's insanely fun and addictive, but you gotta be willing to get your hands dirty and take some falls along the way. It'll always be worth it.

Hope this helps. I'm from Boston, and there are only a couple very small ski hills in the area (good for learning perhaps), but if you're willing to drive a couple hours to NH or VT then I'd recommend that.

Answer 4

Skiing! I snowboard, and a lot of my freinds ski and I have found that people who snowboard fall down and hurt themselves a lot more!