The season is fast approaching. Don’t worry there isn’t much snow in Poland lately. You can still ski in the Polish mountains, and it will be easier (and cheaper!) to hit a hill abroad. The Slovak Tatras, the Alps in Slovenia or Italy – there are plenty of interesting, breathtaking places where you can learn to ski and snowboard. But what should you choose – skis or a board?
Ski or board to start with? Which is easier to balance and move on the slope? Skiers will say skis, snowboarders will say the board and nothing else is known. In practice, it really is. Regardless of the equipment you choose, before you feel comfortable, you just need to learn the basics of snowboarding or skiing. The course can easily be bought on the slopes. There are plenty of ski and snowboard instructors who work there during the season (they often do both so they can tell you the difference).
Good equipment is important on the slopes!
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When choosing a winter sport for yourself or your child, you can be guided by future plans or intuition. Do you just want to try it or do you need to ride regularly? Some also feel more confident having their legs apart, not clasped together. Think about what level is your current physical fitness? Snowboarding is more demanding in terms of body balance and coordination skills.
Take care of the right shoes!
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- Tempo – both snowboards and skis allow for really fast and extreme driving.
- The slopes – most people on the slopes are skiers, but the snowboarding community is growing at a crazy pace. For snowboarders, the disadvantage will be flat and narrow routes. Sometimes you can just stop at them. Skiers use poles.
- Lifts – a classic lift in the mountains is not a big problem for snowboarders or skiers, although of course the latter have it easier (they don’t have to take off their skis). The first attempts to enter the slope on a T-bar can also be fun), because it is not so easy to keep the balance on the board.
- Price – both equipment and driving hours are priced the same.
- Diversity – both skiers and snowboarders have a variety of options when it comes to developing their passion.
Take care of your safety
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Children learn new skills more easily than adults. Ask your child what she would like to learn to ride, or better yet, let her try both skiing and snowboarding. Get your child a good snowboard or ski instructor. You can also look for a ski school in your area. That way, you are more sure that your child will acquire basic skills faster and will not be discouraged from a particular sport as a result of a fall. Also consider buying insurance for the winter period that covers the chosen sport or year-round sports.
Ski and snowboard goggles
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Do you want to try both snowboarding and skiing, but don’t want to pay too much for both? A splitboard is a snowboard that can be split in two – this way you can use it as skis. Such equipment is used by many avid snowboarders to get to the top without carrying any additional equipment.
A solution for the less brave!
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Another option is to visit a snowboard and ski rental. Take a board one day, try skiing the next and choose the equipment where you feel most comfortable and safe.
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