I'm going skiing tomorrow...
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Originally Posted by KRA
:eh: id rather ski and be able to break my fall somewhat, rather than having my legs strapped to one board and then just falling really hard..
just my experiences
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Originally Posted by KRA
:eh: id rather ski and be able to break my fall somewhat, rather than having my legs strapped to one board and then just falling really hard..
just my experiences
just my experiences
Originally Posted by MPerson
Whaaatt? Falling while skiing is so much worse than falling while snowboarding.
Originally Posted by CivicSiRacer
I'm going skiing Thursday
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Since I was a ski instructor back in high school and college I saw more injuries from snow borders than skiers their 1st time out. Why? Because when you fall on skiis your skiis detach from you. Whereas you fall on snow boards most people do the "stick hands out in front of you and break your wrists or dislocate your shoulders" move.
Ever see a snow boarder fall compared to a skier? It really looks like it hurts
Ever see a snow boarder fall compared to a skier? It really looks like it hurts
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Originally Posted by KRA
:eh: id rather ski and be able to break my fall somewhat, rather than having my legs strapped to one board and then just falling really hard..
just my experiences
just my experiences
Originally Posted by MPerson
Whaaatt? Falling while skiing is so much worse than falling while snowboarding.
Originally Posted by CivicSiRacer
Since I was a ski instructor back in high school and college I saw more injuries from snow borders than skiers their 1st time out. Why? Because when you fall on skiis your skiis detach from you. Whereas you fall on snow boards most people do the "stick hands out in front of you and break your wrists or dislocate your shoulders" move.
Ever see a snow boarder fall compared to a skier? It really looks like it hurts
Ever see a snow boarder fall compared to a skier? It really looks like it hurts
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I'm going to Killington Vermont for 2 days (im po' :sad: ) leaving Sunday night, returning Tuesday night.On skis BTW
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From: My own level of hell
Originally Posted by CivicSiRacer
Since I was a ski instructor back in high school and college I saw more injuries from snow borders than skiers their 1st time out. Why? Because when you fall on skiis your skiis detach from you. Whereas you fall on snow boards most people do the "stick hands out in front of you and break your wrists or dislocate your shoulders" move.
Ever see a snow boarder fall compared to a skier? It really looks like it hurts
Ever see a snow boarder fall compared to a skier? It really looks like it hurts
I have taken some pretty major spills on snowboard and come out without a scratch on board and heard experienced skiers say they would have been on a stretcher from that kind of fall on skis.
I instructed for three years and have been riding for over 12 and the worst I have ever gotten was a dislocated shoulder due to something I could have prevented but was showing off.
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
Not to stir some noise but if you have never done it then you wouldn't know
I have taken some pretty major spills on snowboard and come out without a scratch on board and heard experienced skiers say they would have been on a stretcher from that kind of fall on skis.
I instructed for three years and have been riding for over 12 and the worst I have ever gotten was a dislocated shoulder due to something I could have prevented but was showing off.
I have taken some pretty major spills on snowboard and come out without a scratch on board and heard experienced skiers say they would have been on a stretcher from that kind of fall on skis.
I instructed for three years and have been riding for over 12 and the worst I have ever gotten was a dislocated shoulder due to something I could have prevented but was showing off.
I've done both. And IMPO you fall harder and it hurts more on the plank.
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From: philly
snowboarding does hurt more but i like it better because i'm strapped in. i usually only fall doing jumps and usually cuz i get out of position mid air so it usually hurts especially on the packed snow in the poconos.