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Switching from snowboarding to skiing?

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cottage_steeze
Posts: 564 - Karma: 58
Anybody done it? i skied until i was like 8 and for the last 9 years have boarded...dont know why i switched, cuz skiing looks so much better...anyways i was just wondering how hard the switch is and any ideas you guys have...no need to turn this into a hate thread.
Apr 8 2010 9:25PM
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Milksteak
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DO IT!
I tried and now I have a broken ankle. Maybe next season.
Apr 8 2010 9:29PM
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C.Wood
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no since you skied before you should be pretty set, my friend is a boarder but used to ski. he bought skis and skis the odd time and kills it for barely skiing much.

build a summer setup that will help you out a lot with rails, then jumps your have to wait for the winter
Apr 8 2010 9:29PM
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Relish_man
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do it, and do a bunch of crazy shit on your first day so you can claim the shit out of it.
Apr 8 2010 9:30PM
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Mr_FreshShirt
Posts: 992 - Karma: 41
same, i can 7 both ways on a snowboard and now want to go to skiing, i did like 15 times this year. i can hit any size jump, i just suck at rails
Apr 8 2010 9:31PM
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j-phlak
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did the same thing. like same exact thing. skied till 8 switched for bout 9 years. went back this march. fucking love it. it all comes back to you in no time
Apr 8 2010 9:32PM
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KennyC
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skiing switch actually isnt that hard it just takes time to get used to it and like everything after a little practice you'll be doing entire green and blue runs switch. There has been some other threads on this so search those to see what other people have said. I'd say do it.

Apr 8 2010 9:32PM
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cottage_steeze
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ya im gunna try and borrow my friends skis over the summer because our local boardshop is putting in a snowflex setup!
Apr 8 2010 9:34PM
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smile=]
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i used to snowboard.. then i also made the move to skiing. I love it. Skiing is unreal and cant really be compared to snowboarding. Its easier (the actual skiing part) and in the park its way more fun!

Make the switch! youll love it!
Apr 8 2010 9:35PM
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cwillygood
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my friends are boarders and they tried skiing and were pretty good...my bro also skis and boards
Apr 8 2010 9:37PM
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j-phlak
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he isn't asking about skiing switch. its about switching to skiing from boarding
Apr 8 2010 9:39PM
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Moosen
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i did it. it's easy
Apr 8 2010 9:44PM
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c1rca491
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how much different is sliding rails on skis then a snowboard? and about how long would it be until your adjusted to skis?
Apr 8 2010 10:04PM
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whegrodamus.
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I switched from board to skis this year. The switch actually wasnt that bad, ive never skied b4 until this season and dude, im never getting back on the one planker. No joke i could slide a little box on my like 6th time up :) ull get it easy especially if u have skied before, just make sure u can ski well again before hittin park
Apr 8 2010 10:22PM
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KennyC
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oh i see i read the post to fast. sorry
Apr 8 2010 10:44PM
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manny.ester
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i just got my friend to switch back to skiing, he only skiied when he was like really young and turns and just riding groomers came back to him within the first day, then to help with rails and stuff its good to have a friend who can ski rails well to push you and help you with the first steps for sliding. i have been pushing my friend for half a season now and he is starting to push me to try new tricks now. All in all though getting basic stuff down again comes really fast and then rails and skiing powder takes a bit more time.
Apr 8 2010 10:56PM
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aquinn
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I did the same thing w/ snowboarding as the OP, and its def worth it. Skiing park came a lot more naturally, and in 2 years I have progressed far beyond anything I could do after 8 snowboarding. DO IT
Apr 8 2010 10:57PM
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dickhead1
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actually, i just swiched, i loved snowboarding but i joined ns and turned around to skiing its great
Apr 8 2010 10:57PM
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cottage_steeze
Posts: 564 - Karma: 58
thats what i was going for, it just seems like spinning and rail would come alot more natural on skis compared to a snowboard....i downright suck at park on a snowboard, but this season was pretty much my first in the park so i guess i shouldn't expect too much
Apr 8 2010 11:04PM
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Reverend_Steeze
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i just switched from snowboarding to skiing in december and it was the best decision i have made in my whole life.
Apr 8 2010 11:07PM
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Pahina22
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I did exactly that this past season, and the only thing I am mad about is that I didnt do it sooner. Not sure how hard it is to switch...I started off boarding, but the first day I put on a pair of skis it just made sense to me. I could do it, without really knowing what I was doing. My brother also changed over with me and he had a bit tougher time getting used to the change.

If you are a coordinated person though it shouldnt be a problem. the second time we went, his friend who had been skiing for years came and gave us little pointers that helped make things easier. I would say go for it. I only ended up being able to go skiing 4x this season, but already love it so much more than I ever did boarding. Take a day and rent some gear...ride all day, by the end of the day you will be able to make your decision...please to try to have some stranger on NS make it for you. Try for yourself
Apr 8 2010 11:11PM
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ashamedkrew
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right when i saw this thread title i knew it was you haha
Apr 8 2010 11:23PM
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cottage_steeze
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haha how'd you know that?
Apr 8 2010 11:26PM
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doyle.
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when my brother switched back to skiing he seperated is shoulder first day. but that's cuz he's dumb and he tried a difficult rail right away
Apr 9 2010 1:27AM
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hanksy
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I made the switch after never skiing once and snowboarding for 7 years this past season. Best decision of my life. I never thought it could be possible, but skiing makes me even happier than snowboarding did.

You'll progress quicker than you think, believe me.
Apr 9 2010 9:10AM
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BryantPhoto
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I snowboarded for 15 years since I was 3 years old and snowboarded 100+ each year for the past four years. Then I came to UVM and picked up skiing and was hitting every feature on Stowe's park the first day and able to throw 5's like nothing day one
Apr 9 2010 9:14AM
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-Dan
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claim
Apr 9 2010 12:09PM
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Pahina22
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you are so full of shit your eyes are brown
Apr 9 2010 12:18PM
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Juice.Doctor
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the switch from skiing to boarding is really hard, but from boarding to skiing is really easy.
i have like 5 friends that switched to skiing and they are all really good now after their first season. you should def do it. +k
Apr 9 2010 12:25PM
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Tyran
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did the same thing homie. skied til I was 18 tho, then switched to boarding. just came back to skiing 2 years ago.
DO IT. obviously not all the skills translate, but it definitely helped my skiing with balamce, switch etc.
much more rewarding to ski, and practical- just look at the top of the lift
Apr 9 2010 12:27PM
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BryantPhoto
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Actually... my eyes are blue. And anybody that knows me can vouch.
Apr 9 2010 1:43PM
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Malcolm
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haha owned
Apr 9 2010 1:45PM
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cubber
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skiing der switch is easy just ski der switch
Apr 9 2010 1:55PM
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DsMoK3
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i switched this year in january after 6 years of boarding, its easy
Apr 9 2010 2:15PM
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j-phlak
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wow. that is so not the point
Apr 9 2010 5:43PM
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MADDECENT
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haha so many people are saying so many stupid things right now. Especially you.
Apr 9 2010 5:45PM
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j-phlak
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especially me?
Apr 9 2010 5:51PM
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BryantPhoto
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Yes
Apr 9 2010 7:31PM
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Scott0_robot0
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i just switched this year and picked it up pretty fast, its way fun just do it every now and then for a new challenge
Apr 9 2010 10:24PM
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adamlukowski
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I did it, it might seem Weird having to relearn everything, but i feel like im progressing faster on skis and doing better stuff than on a snowboard
Apr 9 2010 10:50PM
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cottage_steeze
Posts: 564 - Karma: 58
you sir, have officially made me decide to switch...even though i have no idea what your post is talking about haha good job!
Apr 9 2010 11:40PM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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i made the switch from boarding to skiing about 3 or so years ago. i fell head over heels in love and haven't even touched my board since. Make the switch......DO IT!!!
Apr 10 2010 12:57AM
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Mestenberg
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go both!
Apr 10 2010 5:31AM
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drewaffle
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I started skiing when i was about 6, then i switched to snowboarding for about 5 years, and just the past season I rediscovered skiing and I absolutely love it. It was so much fun, and even by the end of the season I was riding switch and I could do some double blacks. MAKE THE CHANGE!
Aug 1 2010 2:04PM
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410steeze
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Change, i skiied 4-6 years old, then snowboarded for 7 years and switched back to skiing a few years ago. just being used to being on snow helps with both skiing and snowboarding. i thought it was real easy to pick up again and its so much more versatile and fun than boarding. make the switch
Aug 1 2010 2:17PM
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410steeze
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sorry i didnt know this was old, the n00b above me bumped it
Aug 1 2010 2:18PM
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2L208
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last winter, i boarded for 6 years, tried skiing, asked myself why the fuck have i been wasting my time on a board, skiing is way better hands down
Aug 1 2010 2:18PM
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broto
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easiest way to learn to slide rails is pretend you're jumping on a skateboard from the back
Aug 1 2010 2:21PM
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Crispy.
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I snowboarded for 7 years, and this year i went to skiing. DO IT
Aug 1 2010 4:40PM
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molsongolden
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I'm doing this in the fall but not to hit park just to ride all mountain and be able to tour easier. ...and to stop having to ask my skier friends to pull me through flat spots that I wasn't ready for.

Aug 1 2010 4:58PM
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HamFaceGirl
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There's no way you would get hate in a thread about switching to skiing. Do it man! good luck, and if you need any help you know where to look
Aug 1 2010 5:03PM
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