Originally Posted by Nightshade
No
The guys that blow the sluff the snow off the runs and sidehill are noob riders and don't represent the sport as a whole.
Basically put snowboarding and skiing are two different animals and each excel in different terrain and with a different style. Most the people who put down snowboarding either have never done it or have not done it enough to enjoy the black diamonds with ease. Same goes for those who slam skiing.
If you want to ride bumps and go crazy fast, grab a pair of skis if you want to ride the phat powder and tight tree lines then ride a snowboard. This is not to say one can't do the others job, just saying each of them excel in their respective terrain.
:werd: i am with you on this. its not really much of a comparison between the two but rather a preference as to which one to do. being a noob of either sucks for everyone else around cause they both have their bad points.
i guess you should really see what type of terrain you will be going to more often then not, try out both options and then just pick one. unless you got money and just pick up a board and skiis and just do which ever whenever.