Some of the sports activities are meant for the thrill, adventure, and fun that may include – bungee jumping, mountain climbing, river crossing, paragliding, sky jumping, etc.
Skiing vs Snowboarding
The difference between Skiing and Snowboarding is that while skiing, the important requirement is the pair of skies and then made to attach it to the boots and the progressive movement is done one by one. While comparatively, on the other hand, snowboarding involves a single pair of the board on which the pair of boots are meant to be attached and then progressively slide onto the snow with the support of both feet.
These include pair of skies and a pair of ski roads that helps an individual in sliding down the slope and also helps in changing direction and maintain his/her balance.
The sport includes a board that is made to attach with the boots of the individual and is slide down over a slope.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Skiing | Snowboarding |
|---|---|---|
| What is it? | Sports requiring pair of skies to slide onto the snow | Sports requiring a single board to slide onto the snow |
| Equipment Required | Pair of skies – 2 | Snowboard – 1 (that can be attached to the boots) |
| Body Posture | Face in a straight direction, body leaning forward with feet in the front position. | Face on side direction, alignment of feet in line, just perpendicular with the movement direction |
| Difficulty level | Easy and beginner-friendly | Difficult |
| Injuries | Mainly knees are injured because of the fall | Mainly elbows are injured because of the fall |
| History | It was invented as a means of transport by the Samis and Nordic people | Initially, it was used as a toy and invented by Sherman Poppen |
| Official Race | In Norway 1932, 34-mile cross country took place | In Woodstock, Vermont, 1982 |
| Types | Military, Alpine, Nordic, and many others | Freestyle, Freecarve, Rail riding, and others |
What is Skiing?
Skiing is a recreational sport that was originated in Norway in the year 1932.
The correct body posture requires for the sport is that the face should be in a straight direction, body leaning forward along with the feet in the front position.
What is Snowboarding?
Snowboarding is a recreational sport that was invented as a medium of the toy. Sherman Poppen created this snow sport for his daughter in 1965.
The correct body posture for snowboarding is the sideward facing along the line alignment of feet perpendicular to the movement of direction.
Main Differences Between Skiing and Snowboarding
- Both the sports are involved in official races, so, in 1932 Norway, the first official race in the field of Skiing took place while comparatively, on the other hand, the first official race in the field of Snowboarding took place in 1982, Woodstock, Vermont.
- There are different types of styles in skiing that are – military, alpine, Nordic, and many more, whereas comparatively, on the other hand, the different styles in snowboarding are – freestyle, Freecarve, rail riding, and many more others.
References
- https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/84284
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1080603209701267
- https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Abstract/2009/11000/An_Analysis_of_Skiing_and_Snowboarding_Injuries_on.19.aspx
- https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Abstract/1998/04000/Evaluation_of_Alpine_Skiing_and_Snowboarding.16.aspx
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