Snowboarding versus Skiing

Why Skiing is Better than Snowboarding

• Getting into bindings: insert toe, drop in heel, and you’re done.
• Getting out of bindings: push pole into binding one. Release. Step on binding two. No need to bend over. No problems with icy buildup (compare with step-ins) or need to bend over and deal with troublesome hardware (straps).
• No blind spots: you’re more likely to see where you are going.
• Less physically demanding.

Why Snowboarding is Better than Skiing

• Here’s what you carry from the parking lot: one board.
• Boots: walking in snowboarding boots is more comfortable.
• Terrain: snowboarding is more suitable to tiny ‘ski’ areas.