Aug 28 2008
Intro to Skiing
For those who have not skied before–you’re missing out. As a snowboarder and skier, I enjoy the benefits both sports have to offer, each with their own unique traits, but there are a few things unique to skiing.
For starters, you have two devices attached to your feet, not one. That’s somewhat daunting for those who have never tried it before, but it is actually very similar to rollerblading or in-line skating. The balance and steering remain slightly different, but just the same, the feeling is close between the two sports. The feeling of flying forward is almost inherent at certain speeds, and the skill it takes to master skiing well keeps many going. Although many find boarding to be more fun, the mastery of skiing enjoys more rewards than boarding does. Not many skiers can take on double black diamond runs and ski them well. Hence, the terrain and low levels of crowds on more challenging runs make the results well worth the task of learning the sport.
Without making a huge generalization, skiing also offers most people plenty of adrenaline and challenge. For most, it takes several years to master the sport well. If you are looking for a fun sport with plenty of challenge, skiing is something you should try!
