{"id":124,"date":"2020-11-27T13:19:35","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T13:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skisurfwake.com\/?p=124"},"modified":"2022-06-21T08:33:53","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:33:53","slug":"skiing-vs-snowboarding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skisurfwake.com\/snowboard\/skiing-vs-snowboarding\/","title":{"rendered":"Skiing or Snowboarding: Which One is Easier to Learn?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking to hit the slopes for the first time, there\u2019s one big decision you need to make; do you ski, or do you snowboard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019re going to explain whether skiing or snowboarding is easier for beginners to learn. Afterall, it\u2019s likely you\u2019re only going away for 7-14 days. You want to spend the maximum amount of time on the slopes, rather than on your bum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skiing or Snowboarding: 5 factors to consider before choosing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the 5 things to consider when trying to determine whether skiing is harder than snowboarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Is skiing or snowboarding easier for beginners?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Snowboarding<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Snowboarding is harder to learn initially, for example, learning to turn and carve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s much easier to master snowboarding long-term, than it is to master skiing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skiing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Skiing is much easier to learn initially, so you can get onto the slopes within a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, skiing is much harder than snowboarding once you transition from a beginner, to intermediate and expert level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Is it easier to progress to intermediate\/expert level in skiing or snowboarding?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So, is skiing easier than snowboarding to improve long-term? The simple answer is no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst beginner skiers are likely to get onto the slopes quicker initially, you\u2019ll find progressing to intermediate or expert level much more difficult on a skis, than on a snowboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning multiple trips? It will be frustrating for the first few days of your trip, but after that, skiing will be the easiest option for a beginner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. How important is core strength in skiing and snowboarding?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Core strength plays a big part in how easily you pick up both skiing and snowboarding. Given the expense of a ski trip, it\u2019s advisable to work on some core exercises before you leave for your trip. Otherwise, you\u2019re going to burn out half way through the day, or have to have a full rest day before you ski again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both skiing and snowboarding requires a reasonable degree of core strength and fitness. However, due to the locked position snowboard bindings have, you\u2019ll find that leg muscles are put to the test more when snowboarding than when skiing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Is skiing or snowboarding easier to pick up for those with skate\/surf experience?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have skateboard, wakeboard or surfboard experience? You\u2019ve already mastered a lot of the fundamentals that a beginner snowboarder is going to need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, whilst the typical person is going to find snowboarding easier to learn initially, yet harder to progress, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll find progression much easier than the average person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. What's your personal preference?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re hitting the slopes to have fun. Don\u2019t get too caught up on whether skiing is harder than snowboarding, or vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact is, if you like the idea of snowboarding over skiing, go for snowboarding. Whilst typically you find beginner skiers learn faster than beginner snowboarders, that\u2019s just a guide. Some people take to snowboarding better than most, and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although skiing is easier to learn initially, it\u2019s harder to progress. So, we\u2019d head straight for snowboard lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you pick skiing or snowboarding, you\u2019re going to have a ball. Don\u2019t get too caught up on which discipline you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, make sure you get a few lessons at a local dry slope. If needs be, you can try a 2 hour taster of BOTH and decide for yourself whether skiing or snowboarding is easier for you. Plus, that way, you won\u2019t be wasting half your holiday falling on your backside whilst trying to learn the basics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First time skiers and snowboarder FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Still got questions? We\u2019ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions for beginner skiers and snowboarders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is snowboarding easier on the knees than skiing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No. Skiing is easier on the knees than snowboarding. When snowboarding, you\u2019ll be locked into your bindings, so a slight bobble could injure your knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having two separate skis means you\u2019ve got more leeway if you make a mistake, less likely to injure yourself, so skiing is easier on the knees than snowboarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do ski resorts offer lessons?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ski resorts offer lessons for beginner skiers and snowboarders. BUT, we\u2019d always advise getting lessons before at your local slopes. If you don\u2019t live an area with snow, then search \u201cdry ski slopes near me\u201d instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I rent or buy a snowboard or skis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a first time skier or snowboarder, it\u2019s going to make economical sense to rent, rather than buy. If you plan to go once a year after that, it\u2019s worth researching the kit, and investing in top quality brands. Check out our reviews of ski gear here<\/a>, and snowboard gear here<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking to hit the slopes for the first time, there\u2019s one big decision you need to make; do you ski, or do you snowboard? In this guide, we\u2019re going to explain whether skiing or snowboarding is easier for beginners to learn. Afterall, it\u2019s likely you\u2019re only going away for 7-14 days. You want […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nSkiing or Snowboarding: Which One is Easier to Learn? - SkiSurfWake<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Struggling to pick between skiing and snowboarding? 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