If we want to discuss which sport is cooler, then we can have a lively conversation! To understand how to define speed, and how certain elements control speed and govern it, we first need to understand biomechanics. It is a term that describes the actual mechanics of a living, breathing body and of the forces that govern its movement whether they be the exertion of muscles, and the pull of gravity on the physical form.
The other important aspect of biomechanics that plays a part in different speed is the personal style, fitness and size of the rider, whether on skis or a snowboard.
Different sizes effects resistance and friction, and specific skill levels affect smoothness and flow, all crucial elements of the speed dynamic. We will explain more about this later, but you will find that those riders who are fit tend to go faster, and small, strong riders are always the fastest on the slopes.
Biomechanics will always play the most prominent part in speed on the slopes, while the actual equipment is somewhat secondary.
The unspoken and sometimes spoken rivalry between the two schools always get the most attention towards the end of the season, when much of the initial excitement of hitting the slopes wears off. Common sense would tell us that the most natural way of finding the fastest discipline would be to a race, much like a car drag or a metre sprint.
This format has worked effectively many times before, and when done, it clearly shows that a pair of skis are faster than a single snowboard. In these races, the skier always comes out on tops, and the top speed on a ski has been recorded at mph, while the high speed on a snowboard only comes in at mph. This result is from a race on open snow, in a straight line, with no impediments.
As we all know though, this is not how it works in nature, and if you were to put those same to people on a tricky slope with obstacles and different heights and variance in elevation, the snowboarder could very quickly come out on top. Certain terrain conditions will favour the board rider and others that will support the skier. Mike — It is clear that becoming a skilled snowboarder is hard work. In fact, I would suggest that a top snowboarder needs to master more skills than a skier of a similar level does.
However, it is probably easier to get started on the basics than it is with skiing. Even if you fall over a few times you just need to pick yourself up and get back on the board. A lot of skiers try their hand at snowboarding and find that they can get going really easily, while complete novices will obviously take a bit longer to get confident and to find their balance.
There are tons of amazing snowboarding slopes of different levels of difficulty to try in the Alps. The fact that there is less equipment needed to get going is another advantage it has over skiing. Since snowboarding is not as easy as skiing is Skiing and snowboarding are both seen as terrific ways of getting some exercise while on a fun trip. Is one of them more effective at getting you in shape than the other, though? Matt - I know that it is common for people to take up skiing as a way of keeping fit.
It is certainly just about the most entertaining and enjoyable way of losing a few pounds than I can think of. The big advantage that skiing has here is that the use of the poles means that you work your entire body while doing it.
Normal downhill skiing will see you burn up between and calories per hour , which is fantastic. It can really help give you firm legs and a tight stomach, as well as losing weight. The only possible downside I can see is that the best resorts offer such tempting food and drink that you might end up eating more calories than normal while there. Mike — The truth is that you are unlikely to do any exercise that is more thrilling than snowboarding.
The amount of calories you burn through will be similar to those used by a skier, while it also depends upon how hard you go at it. As a beginner, it's a lot easier for skiers to keep their centre of mass over and between their skis; whereas boarders must constantly concentrate on their centre of mass shifting between their edges.
The human body moves a lot more efficiently in forward-motion than it does laterally try sprinting sideways and when you turn on skis the symmetry of your body is the same for left and right turns, whereas boarders there is a lot of asymmetry between toes turns and heels turns. Inevitably, this results in higher top speeds for skiers. Another differential, is the length of the average ski and snowboard. Skis will generally be longer than their equivalent board. This means there is more surface area for the skier to ski on.
More surface area means your weight is distributed more evenly, meaning more speed. Another important point is that when you can divide your weight on multiple edges then that also means more speed.
In both cases you need the same lift pass and the lessons cost the same. The only potential difference is the equipment hire and there is very little price difference there. Yes,they can. It seems like a funny question, but one you do hear. The answers is yes, absolutely. Skiers and snowboarders do the same thing, and all can go in one big happy group together. Yes you do see parties that will split into two, where each camp goes out separately.
There's no technical reason for this at all though, unless they want to do is talk about their gear the whole way up the lift I suppose You can start to learn skiing much earlier. The first lessons in the snow garden start from age 3. Really though for 3 and 4 yr olds it's more just playing with skis on. Age 5 upwards they start learning properly.
If your child is old enough then both are great fun. You will, however, find skiing is a lot more popular and so there might be a much better range of skiing lessons available for your child, with more children to learn with. I couldn't write an article like this and dodge this question entirely so here we go. It's entirely subjective, that's the honest answer. Both are wonderful, challenging, exciting, tiring, frustrating For me personally, it depends on what I'm doing, who I'm with and how I'm feeling.
For flying down the perfectly groomed pistes and clocking up the miles, I'll pick my skis every time. Going fast on a snowboard is, well, mostly just lots of concentration, whereas carving down wide slopes on skis is just magic. If I'm going with a slower group, or wanting to hit every lump and bump on the piste, then it's the snowboard every time. You can spend twice as long on a piste, finding every jump, and that free and creative feeling of snowboarding is unrivalled when exploring all the varied terrain.
On a lazy day, then it's back to the skis. All that clipping in and out on a snowboard, walking the flats, that's no fun if I'm in gentle cruise around mode. Then for off piste - steep and technical is an exhilarating challenge on skis, yet a big open powder field on a snowboard, just lean back an inch and let it float Yes yes I know, I've kind of dodged giving an definitive answer.
For me, it really can be either. The Ski Gathering is a collection of independent chalet companies based across the Alps. After looking after solo skiers for years, we decided to group together and create The Ski Gathering — a specialist ski company dedicated uniquely to the needs of independent skiers and boarders. Our aim: to create unforgettable ski adventures for sociable, independent travellers who share our love of the mountains.
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