Is skiing more difficult than snowboarding?

For skiers, however, the tough work starts after the one or two-day honeymoon period and it is likely to take a lot longer than it would for snowboarders to build up that basic level of skill. read more

Remember, in skiing each foot is independent of the other, each attached through ski boot and binding to its own ski. In snowboarding, BOTH feet are locked in place on one snowboard. As a result, balance is much more of a deal-breaker: you lose your balance and you either recover instantly, or wipe-out. read more

“Skiing is easier to learn but harder to master - whereas snowboarding is harder to learn but easier to master.” This is a common claim you will hear in the world of snowsports and while different people can take to different sports, it's generally true. read more

Snowboarding is more difficult in narrow tree shots in my opinion. Another way of looking at it is that skiing is more beginner friendly. You can ask a family member or girlfriend to go skiing for the first time and you can have a reasonable expectation that they may have a good time. read more