Do Skiers Hate Snowboarders?

It's likely that most people who perceive snowboarders as obnoxious are skiers, because historically there has been some friction between skiers and snowboarders. This friction derives from a lack of understanding about each other's sports and a frustration with the impact it has on other slope users.

Can snowboarders go as fast as skiers?

Yes! The result is backed up even more when you look at world record speeds for both sports. Snowboarders have a recorded top speed of 203km/h (126mph), whereas skiers trump them with a whopping 254km/h (157mph).

Is snowboarding more difficult than skiing?

Skiing is generally easy to learn initially but is harder to master. Snowboarding is harder to learn but reaching an advanced level is easier. Although there are exceptions to this rule, it generally holds true and you can use it to inform your snow sports choice.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.