Im one of those learned to ski then learned to board then never skiied again types (with the addendum of being one of those learned to ski then learned to board then never skiied again but threatens occasionally to have a go on carving skis types).

I would add to this thread

1) Boarders on the whole have nothing against skiers but skiers are more predjudiced against boarders on the whole, perhaps mainly due to having a stereotypical view of boarders (and those who stupidly sit in the middle of the piste for a rest)

2) Boarding more often requires you to take your board off and walk on flat bits, compared to skiers who can often push themselves along the flat bits with their poles. This is most problematic for boarders who are learning to board. experienced boarders look ahead for flat parts and blat down them as fast as possible to avoid slowing to a standstill.

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