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Gumtree · 21st Aug 2009, 08:10 PM

So I just spent the last 10 days in the Snowy Mountains and have noticed that there is heaps of rivalry between skiers and snowboarders and some of the stuff the opposing instructors around the slopes do to each other is hilarious

What do you think?

I have done a few seasons of Skiing and just finished my first of Snowboarding and I'm definitely on the snowboarding side!

If you haven't been to the snow before, what do you think you would prefer to try?

stratavos · 21st Aug 2009, 08:12 PM

skis. like sex, 2 is better than 1. (I'm so going to get verbally beat on for that)

littledinosaurs · 21st Aug 2009, 08:13 PM

Snowboarding just has a cooler appeal haha.

grapevine fires · 21st Aug 2009, 08:17 PM

I'm a skier. I've been doing it since I was six and it's just what I do. It's a hell of a lot easier to learn, and eventually master, but boarding is pretty awesome. I'd love to try it some day, but I haven't found the time.

Most of the snowboarders at the hills I go to are cocky assholes who cut me off frequently and fall like.. right in front of me. I've almost been in a couple accidents because of this. They also tend to take up the entire entrance point to a run when they're doing up their boards, which pisses me off to no end. I've had trouble with them on the lifts too; they all too often cause skiers to fall coming off when their boards stick out.

I don't have BEEF with snowboarders in general, but if you act like an ass on the hill (skier or boarder) I'll have a problem with you :P

hiddendc4 · 21st Aug 2009, 08:37 PM

Snowboarding FTMFW!!!! lol

Even though I am a boarder I have absolutely now problems with skiers since we are all really just there to enjoy nature and what she provides. I will admit though that some of the snowboarders I have come across can be a pain. I agree with grapevine fires though if you act like an idiot (I don't care what you ride) we will have issues and I will avoid you like the plague lol.

I bet boarding in Australia and New Zealand is awesome, I might have to save up and take a trip next summer lol.

Gumtree · 21st Aug 2009, 08:54 PM

Yeah the slopes here are pretty good, NZ is better then Oz IMO though.

I'm not implying anything at all, just putting this out there but... I got hit 7 times by other people over the week I was there, ALL OF THEM SKIERS!

Behling · 21st Aug 2009, 08:58 PM

I voted Skiing since I've done it, altho now that I have I wanna try Snowboarding

shireguy · 21st Aug 2009, 10:45 PM

i used to be a skier but when i was 14 i change to board and i found it hell of alot easier than skiing, and with the whole boarder vs skier thing i got along with all snowboarders for 1 to 100 and skiers my age who were aussie but the americans and europeans and middle age skiiers always cut me off and sometimes say how stupid snowboarding is between them in front of me and i'm like "yeah i'm standing right here"

George · 21st Aug 2009, 11:32 PM

I'd much rather be in bed in the warm cuddling up to someone. XD

Shevanel · 22nd Aug 2009, 10:13 AM

I Voted "WTF the snow is cold"

But that's just a bit of an overreaction xD

I have done both, both sorta scare me since its sorta like surfing but on land, which is stupid because when you fall when you surf, you have a lot less chance of getting hurt when hitting the water. When you fall when you ski or snowboard, you hit snow, or trees, or ice, or other solid things that hurt very much. Also, your feet are very confined to these large contraptions that makes it difficult to walk. Also, the main objective is usually to go downhill, and as I'm afraid of heights, this doesn't exactly work out for me. Snowboarding is sick though, and Skiing ain't half bad.

Black Cat · 22nd Aug 2009, 10:30 AM

I've never been snowboarding, so I can't say whether I like or dislike it. I have been skiing before and it is a blast! I loved it and really want to go again, so I voted for skiing.

jazzrawr · 22nd Aug 2009, 06:27 PM

I'm a boarder.

I can't handle skis. My legs get all tangled. XD

moirai · 22nd Aug 2009, 06:58 PM

Ive gone snowboarding a few times and I thought it was really fun.
Ive never tried skiing though.

hiddendc4 · 22nd Aug 2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurferDude420

I Voted "WTF the snow is cold"

But that's just a bit of an overreaction xD

I have done both, both sorta scare me since its sorta like surfing but on land, which is stupid because when you fall when you surf, you have a lot less chance of getting hurt when hitting the water. When you fall when you ski or snowboard, you hit snow, or trees, or ice, or other solid things that hurt very much. Also, your feet are very confined to these large contraptions that makes it difficult to walk. Also, the main objective is usually to go downhill, and as I'm afraid of heights, this doesn't exactly work out for me. Snowboarding is sick though, and Skiing ain't half bad.

Joey, while I will admit that falling does hurt from time to time (I should know I got a concussion last snow season) as you get better with either one you basically learn to fall in a way that you don't get hurt as much. And walking in snowboarding boots isn't that hard, the skiers do look funny from time to time though while they're walking. Also I don't even notice the elevation changes while I'm boarding.

Shevanel · 22nd Aug 2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiddendc4

Joey, while I will admit that falling does hurt from time to time (I should know I got a concussion last snow season) as you get better with either one you basically learn to fall in a way that you don't get hurt as much. And walking in snowboarding boots isn't that hard, the skiers do look funny from time to time though while they're walking. Also I don't even notice the elevation changes while I'm boarding.

it's still extremely cold.

I'd prefer to be shirtless and in water and be hot, than be all covered up and still freezing my ass off

Geist · 22nd Aug 2009, 09:44 PM

Well while I suck horribly at both. I would say I have a slight advantage skiing... though I find snowboarding funner... so I don't know which one to pick

hiddendc4 · 22nd Aug 2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurferDude420

it's still extremely cold.

I'd prefer to be shirtless and in water and be hot, than be all covered up and still freezing my ass off

I beg to differ man, mostly because yea being in the water shirtless on a nice day is great you still work up a pretty good sweat while snowboarding lol

**Maddy** · 22nd Aug 2009, 11:17 PM

I haven't done either (I haven't even seen snow) but snowboarding sounds like something I'd like to try more than skiing.

Roralo · 22nd Aug 2009, 11:20 PM

Snowboarding, hands down.

22nd Aug 2009, 11:47 PM

I cannot choose one over the other. I have been downhill skiing since I was about 12 and consider myself to be advanced. I can usually handle most runs that are black diamonds and below. Double blacks scare me. I am talking about runs in the mountains (MN runs are not as hard). In the Marines I was a scout skier. It is a huge adrenaline rush racing down a big mountain.

I am new to snowboarding. I started last year and am looking forward to winter. I am primarily going to snowboard until I get decent at it. The first time I made it down a run without falling I was so happy. I am totally hooked now. I also think clothing for snowboarding is much cooler.

View Poll Results: Which snow sport do you prefer or are more interested in trying?
Skiing	23	54.76%
Snowboarding	16	38.10%
WTF!? Snow is cold! I'm never going!	3	7.14%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

21st Aug 2009, 08:10 PM	#1
Gumtree EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Sydney - Australia Posts: 953 Join Date: Apr 2008	Board or Ski? :O So I just spent the last 10 days in the Snowy Mountains and have noticed that there is heaps of rivalry between skiers and snowboarders and some of the stuff the opposing instructors around the slopes do to each other is hilarious What do you think? I have done a few seasons of Skiing and just finished my first of Snowboarding and I'm definitely on the snowboarding side! If you haven't been to the snow before, what do you think you would prefer to try? __________________ Life is like driving, go too fast and you will miss the scenery, then one day you won't know where you are or what you've missed.

21st Aug 2009, 08:12 PM	#2
stratavos professional lurker Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: bisexual prefering males Out Status: don't ask don't tell (ask and I'll tell) Location: oakville(college) and oshawa(hometown) ont, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 1,101 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Board or Ski? :O skis. like sex, 2 is better than 1. (I'm so going to get verbally beat on for that) __________________ <-is a very bad influence... and definately enjoys it hail lord ilpallazzo!

21st Aug 2009, 08:13 PM	#3
littledinosaurs J'essaie de Parler Français! :] Full Member Gender: Garçon Orientation: Bisexuel Location: Nouvelle-Angleterre. Age: 22 Posts: 2,351 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Board or Ski? :O Snowboarding just has a cooler appeal haha. __________________ Âllo Là

21st Aug 2009, 08:17 PM	#4
grapevine fires EC Addict Regular Member Gender: F*ed… my sex, though, is female. Orientation: love is love, sexuality is fluid Out Status: Pretty much everyone, minus extended family Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 431 Join Date:** Jun 2008	Re: Board or Ski? :O I'm a skier. I've been doing it since I was six and it's just what I do. It's a hell of a lot easier to learn, and eventually master, but boarding is pretty awesome. I'd love to try it some day, but I haven't found the time. Most of the snowboarders at the hills I go to are cocky assholes who cut me off frequently and fall like.. right in front of me. I've almost been in a couple accidents because of this. They also tend to take up the entire entrance point to a run when they're doing up their boards, which pisses me off to no end. I've had trouble with them on the lifts too; they all too often cause skiers to fall coming off when their boards stick out. I don't have BEEF with snowboarders in general, but if you act like an ass on the hill (skier or boarder) I'll have a problem with you :P __________________ Love Always Wins

21st Aug 2009, 08:37 PM	#5
hiddendc4 Got Honda??? Full Member Gender: what's this funny looking thing between my legs? Orientation: Does it even really matter anymore? Out Status: Family: 1! Friends: 5(ish) Location: Sunny So. Cal. Posts: 312 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: Board or Ski? :O Snowboarding FTMFW!!!! lol Even though I am a boarder I have absolutely now problems with skiers since we are all really just there to enjoy nature and what she provides. I will admit though that some of the snowboarders I have come across can be a pain. I agree with grapevine fires though if you act like an idiot (I don't care what you ride) we will have issues and I will avoid you like the plague lol. I bet boarding in Australia and New Zealand is awesome, I might have to save up and take a trip next summer lol. __________________ Marriage should be for everyone or no one at all. -Me If only closed minds came with closed mouths. -Anonymous

21st Aug 2009, 08:54 PM	#6
Gumtree EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Sydney - Australia Posts: 953 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Board or Ski? :O Yeah the slopes here are pretty good, NZ is better then Oz IMO though. I'm not implying anything at all, just putting this out there but... I got hit 7 times by other people over the week I was there, ALL OF THEM SKIERS! __________________ Life is like driving, go too fast and you will miss the scenery, then one day you won't know where you are or what you've missed.

21st Aug 2009, 08:58 PM	#7
Behling ^_^ Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Illinois, just outside of Chicago Age: 20 Posts: 1,897 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: Board or Ski? :O I voted Skiing since I've done it, altho now that I have I wanna try Snowboarding __________________ "Your words are infectious Your eyes leave me breathless I think it's safe to say You're deadly in your own way"

21st Aug 2009, 10:45 PM	#8
shireguy sexc person Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but family Location: sydney, nsw Age: 19 Posts: 99 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Board or Ski? :O i used to be a skier but when i was 14 i change to board and i found it hell of alot easier than skiing, and with the whole boarder vs skier thing i got along with all snowboarders for 1 to 100 and skiers my age who were aussie but the americans and europeans and middle age skiiers always cut me off and sometimes say how stupid snowboarding is between them in front of me and i'm like "yeah i'm standing right here" __________________ I'm gay by trade and it's what us gays do

21st Aug 2009, 11:32 PM	#9
George Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 2,386 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Board or Ski? :O I'd much rather be in bed in the warm cuddling up to someone. XD

22nd Aug 2009, 10:13 AM	#10
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Little Neck, NY Age: 22 Posts: 7,766 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Board or Ski? :O I Voted "WTF the snow is cold" But that's just a bit of an overreaction xD I have done both, both sorta scare me since its sorta like surfing but on land, which is stupid because when you fall when you surf, you have a lot less chance of getting hurt when hitting the water. When you fall when you ski or snowboard, you hit snow, or trees, or ice, or other solid things that hurt very much. Also, your feet are very confined to these large contraptions that makes it difficult to walk. Also, the main objective is usually to go downhill, and as I'm afraid of heights, this doesn't exactly work out for me. Snowboarding is sick though, and Skiing ain't half bad. __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

22nd Aug 2009, 10:30 AM	#11
Black Cat Ever The Consummate Gentleman... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: This cat is out of the bag - I mean closet Location: Pennsylvania Age: 22 Posts: 2,984 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Board or Ski? :O I've never been snowboarding, so I can't say whether I like or dislike it. I have been skiing before and it is a blast! I loved it and really want to go again, so I voted for skiing. __________________ "Your life is an occasion. Rise to it." - Mr. Magorium

22nd Aug 2009, 06:27 PM	#12
jazzrawr Lover of Loony Lovegood Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesimbean Out Status: I scream it from rooftops Location: Ontario, Canada. Age: 20 Posts: 3,413 Join Date: Feb 2008	Re: Board or Ski? :O I'm a boarder. I can't handle skis. My legs get all tangled. XD

22nd Aug 2009, 06:58 PM	#13
moirai Brain Succubus Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: my college friends Location: Minnesota Age: 20 Posts: 361 Join Date: May 2009 Tournaments Won: 1	Re: Board or Ski? :O Ive gone snowboarding a few times and I thought it was really fun. Ive never tried skiing though. __________________ The hardest part isn't finding what we need to be, it's being content with who we are.

22nd Aug 2009, 09:44 PM	#16
Geist EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but distant family Location: Spokane WA United States Age: 22 Posts: 334 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Board or Ski? :O Well while I suck horribly at both. I would say I have a slight advantage skiing... though I find snowboarding funner... so I don't know which one to pick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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mcpacker Guest Posts: n/a Tournaments Won: 15	Re: Board or Ski? :O I cannot choose one over the other. I have been downhill skiing since I was about 12 and consider myself to be advanced. I can usually handle most runs that are black diamonds and below. Double blacks scare me. I am talking about runs in the mountains (MN runs are not as hard). In the Marines I was a scout skier. It is a huge adrenaline rush racing down a big mountain. I am new to snowboarding. I started last year and am looking forward to winter. I am primarily going to snowboard until I get decent at it. The first time I made it down a run without falling I was so happy. I am totally hooked now. I also think clothing for snowboarding is much cooler.