What is easier to master: skiing or snowboarding?

“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

“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

With that in mind, I'd say snowboarding is easier to get pretty good at because: On one board, the physics of equipment and technique are easier to infer than on two. Trial, error and mimicry tend to work better on snowboards than skis. read more