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Snowboarding or skiing?
"Stephen" wrote in message
... 2. If you both ski and ride, which do you prefer, and why? If you ride but don't ski, do you have any sense that you're missing out on an important part of the winter mountain experience? I used to ski on occasion, maybe once or twice a season. Since trying boarding though there's been no looking back and it gets me out there at least once a week. I don't miss skiing at all. Never did like the poles, or skies being able to go in opposite directions. Most of the commentary I've read from skiers who have tried snowboading seriously seems to agree with you -- the people ended up liking snowboarding better. 4. If I took up snowboarding and persevered long enough to become a decent rider, would I be able to hit the slopes with the brother and/or brother-in-law (I mean the ones within my capabilities)? Or is there something awkward about going snowboarding with skiers? Does one get "left in the dust," so to speak? There's shouldn't be any real issues but maybe some little things. One thing I've found here is that skiers tend to stop on flatter sections of trail to regroup. Getting going after stopping on a flat for a snowboard is a pain, whereas skiers can just pole along. Another thing may be just style, snowboards tend to make use of more of the trail, whereas most skiers tend to just go straight. Makes it a little more awkward trying to go down side by side. Is it possible to "just go straight" on a snowboard? Or is constant back and forth turning required to descend a slope? I'd say give it a try at least. Take a lesson, maybe request an instructor of like age, and don't give up after the first day. If after three days, say consecutive weekends, you still don't like it, then maybe try skiing instead. This is probably what I will do, although I may not be able to count on a choice of instructors. However, I have no problem learning the sport from someone half my age, as long as no one tries to steer me toward the halfpipe. Thanks, Joe Ramirez |
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