On Nov 16, 4:13*pm, Ted Waldron wrote:
In article om,

*gr wrote:
I was wondering; given the same snow and path; which is faster Skis or
Snowboards?
gr

*I *say skis, because double the edges and it less wind drag or a better
wind drag coefficient being in a tuck on skis, with the right low drag
coefficient *helmet, compare to a snowboard, which probably has the wind
resistance of a barn door.

Wind resistance notwithstanding, skis are universally faster than
snowboards across all sub disciplines because the biomechanics of
skiing permit a wide range movements (ie skating, balancing) while
permitting fine motor control of subtle movements that permit
acceleration and cleaner turning.

OTOH snowboarding is easier to learn because it relies primarily on
gross motor movements.

See the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w7sVSMbjyM