Replying to Level of Ski Superpipe vs. Boarding

After watching sean white go and get a 93 in pipe it amazes me and makes me think that skiing is at a higher level than boarding is. If any of the skiers straight aired the first hit they wouldnt even be in the running for a medal but somehow sean pulls out first with a shitty straight air, and beats out people who boosted higher than him. anyone think he does better with the judges cause he is sean white after all?