Snowboarding Versus Skiing
There are lots of cheap ski holidays available and if you are planning your first trip then you might want to spend a little time weighing up the options you have when it comes to how you get down the slopes. Snowboarding and skiing may seem fairly similar, but being able to do one does not mean that you will automatically be able to do the other. If you are considering a holiday on the snow and have never done either, then you will need to choose which one you would like to learn.
There are similarities, but let’s consider the big differences between the two:
• Being stationary: standing still is a lot easier on skis as you have your poles to help keep you upright. With a board attached to your feet you will find it much more difficult to stand unsupported. In this case, you may find it easier to sit.
• Your knees: snowboarding is a lot easier on your knees than skiing. Your feet are locked in place in relation to each other, which means there is a far lower risk of joint strain.
• Flats: without poles to help you move forward, it is a lot more difficult to manoeuvre yourself when you are on the flat.
• Surface: snowboarding is better where there is deeper, softer snow. Skis work better over bumps and ice.
• Speed: generally speaking, skiing is a much faster sport.
• Falling: it is a lot easier to get up when you are skiing, but you have more equipment to gather up.
Once you have made your choice – snowboarding or skiing – you can start looking for cheap ski holidays that will suit you best.