Which is harder to learn as a beginner — skiing or snowboarding?

10 Responses to “Which is harder to learn as a beginner — skiing or snowboarding?”

1. jajatus2002 says:

   May 7, 2010 at 8:09 am

   skiing because your have to controle two “boards” rather than one. but then again i guess it depends on how coordinated you are
2. christian says:

   May 7, 2010 at 8:57 am

   Snowboardings easy,but it’s a little bit harder than skiing. Skiing is really easy, so try that first so you can get used to the slopes. Snowboarding is alot more fun so make sure you try that after skiing.
3. suburbicide says:

   May 7, 2010 at 8:58 am

   I think skiing is harder to learn as a beginner. Keeping two skis pointed in the right direction is harder than it looks…
4. KJ says:

   May 7, 2010 at 9:51 am

   Snowboarding is harder. Both feet are planted and unable to move. Skiing is just like wearing huge shoes.
5. alvlee01 says:

   May 7, 2010 at 9:59 am

   it doesn’t matter which is harder…the only thing that will matter is how persistent will you be when you’re facing falling every 10-20 feet, and you come back with bruises in places you never knew existed. Having tried both…snowboarding tested m patience…especially when i saw little kids half my height flying down the mountain…but the learning process is more fun, the boots are more comfortable, and unlike skis, if you ever get tired you can just sit down. The ultimate decision is going to be up to you though…it’s your money so do what you feel like doing…(cough, snowboarding).
6. rozalita says:

   May 7, 2010 at 10:07 am

   On day one skiing seems a billion times easier than snowboarding. The first week skiing looks easier and more fun. After that first week snowboarding is easier to continue advancing at.
7. Helpful Hank says:

   May 7, 2010 at 10:56 am

   If you’re going to be there for at least 4 days, and you work at it, you’ll be a better snowboarder at the end of the week than you would be a skier.

   That being said, Day 1 is definitely harder on a snowboard. But there’s a reward for keeping at it – you’ll be flying after a few days, if you work at it. On skis, if you’re snowplowing along at the end of Day 1, you’ll still be on the greens at the end of Day 4.

   I would snowboard, unless you’re planning on being on the mountain for only a couple of days.
8. Kohl says:

   May 7, 2010 at 11:34 am

   It depends on the person. It is harder sking because you do have to control two board, but snowboarding is a little tricky as well because you are going down sideways. Skiing is a bit easier for beginners because you can go slow( doing the snow plow). there is really know easy way for a beginner to go slow on a snowboard.

   It just depends on you. The key thing is though just have fun.=)

   oh and dont just do snowboarding to be “hip”.
9. eLeCtRiC eEl° says:

   May 7, 2010 at 12:18 pm

   I snowboard now but I used to ski…snowboarding is much harder because u have one good turning side and the other is hard (mines the heels to the left)
10. I ♥ You. :) says:

    May 7, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    snowboarding. i just learned how to ski today. and im almost an expert already. (: