Have you ever tried to switch from skis to a board or v-v?

[RENO]

Is a board setup cheaper than skis? You don't need no stinkin' poles. One more thing not to lose!

I would say cost is about the same for board/bindings compared to skis/bindings. Maybe a tiny bit less. Also cheaper and easier to replace bindings on a snowboard and repairs. Snowboard boots are significantly less than ski boots.

 

[RENO]

Biggest difference is the cost of boots. I have a son on a snowboard. His board was $450, bindings around $200. His discounted boots came in at $189 which is dramatically less than ski boots.

You definitely can find awesome deals on snowboard boots. Found Salomon F22's last year that were leftovers for $45! Best boots I've ever had. Had F20's for a few years which were great also. Paid about $100 for them...

 

[crank]

When you're learning to board the falls come hard and fast and without any warning. There is no soft fall, only pain. As others have said this phase, fortunately , does not last too long and you are linking turns and having fun before you are seriously injured.

The hardest ting to master IMO is getting off the lift. The reason I now wear a helmet is from catching a heel side edge and slamming the back of my head down on a rock hard lift ramp.

 

[RENO]

The Burton Learn To Ride program seems to be a good idea. Never tried it. I think they started the program just after I started, but I would have tried it if they had it. Many places in Vermont and NH. http://www.burton.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Burton_US-Site/default/LTR-Start

 

[rocojerry]

Is a board setup cheaper than skis? You don't need no stinkin' poles. One more thing not to lose!

New snowboard boots definately cheaper than new ski boots. Get them new.

Snowboard+bindings definately cheaper than ski's, can get them used -- beginner-intermediate boards are out there, and for some reason people buy snowboards and don't use them as much as they should....

Poles? As a beginner, they could help you get around the flats like a venetian gondolier

Other advice: Need to do it at least 3 times in a season to get the hang of it, preferably more. You want your first few days to be on some new snow, it will hurt to give those days up when you are good at skiing -- but those are the best days to learn and fall. Get a lesson. You will fall hard, just as you think you are getting the hang of it. Wear a helmet, a pillow on the arse wouldn't hurt either

 

[gostan]

I learned to board in 1992 and put my skis away completely until 1997 when a pair of Volkl Superstars brought me back to skiing. I still feel more comfortable on the steeps in my skis and I use my board 4 or 5 times during a winter, for a change of pace.

 

[Juiced]

When you're learning to board the falls come hard and fast and without any warning. There is no soft fall, only pain. As others have said this phase, fortunately , does not last too long and you are linking turns and having fun before you are seriously injured.

The hardest ting to master IMO is getting off the lift. The reason I now wear a helmet is from catching a heel side edge and slamming the back of my head down on a rock hard lift ramp.

Lol. I've been doing it for a couple years now and I still fall getting off the lift on occasion.