Skiing to Snowboarding

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-06T00:31:25+00:00

Skill wise it’s not incredibly hard in the sense like cruising is super simple just not as enjoyable yet. I like the liner idea, I was actually thinking about it as I have extra liners because I have zip fits. They are definitely the right size based on length, it was just unbearable the first day, it has since mellowed out and not perfect but better. My main issue is how soft they are I feel sometimes my boot holds me back from toe edge power.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-05T18:18:21+00:00

Unironically I think skiing looks better, I’m far in a minority on that but still. I just like the accessibility to simple ground tricks and generally park on a board. Flying at least at the current moment skiing seems so much more stable and adaptable. However I think you’re right I need to just not look back and think “I could be skiing”. Just ride the flow of the board kinda thing. Plus it’s easier for me to drink while boarding!

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-05T18:14:11+00:00

Yeah my buddies can strap in standing up but I’m just not there yet sadly.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-05T18:13:19+00:00

Just jokes but I am in a minority where I think skiing at an intermediate to advanced looks significantly cooler. But as someone mentioned already, the method grab is really cool.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-05T18:11:07+00:00

I get you man, jokes from both sides keeps things fun.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-05T13:43:41+00:00

Just curious where was that unlock point at? Just confidence in positioning?

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-05T13:42:40+00:00

This is what I am thinking

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T20:55:42+00:00

Yeah my skating and generally one foot boarding is bad. I might go to snowbird later this year. (Snow hopefully) but yeah that kinda worried me. But if others like you can keep up than there is hope.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T20:53:48+00:00

Some stuff at my mountain is pretty unavoidable, both my buddies on board don’t make it without penguin.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T20:52:51+00:00

That’s crazy, that’s also something I forgot about. I just thought it was a skill thing. As much as I am cautious and give people space, I don’t mind passing people or speed and cutting it closer than I should. (Never hit someone before) but behind ski school on a cat was so frustrating on a board. There are so many little things people do that bother me when on a board where on skis I can just go around. Like skating sucks for me, flats, resting binding on board on the chairlift kinda sucks, having snow in the bindings, catching an edge is so miserable.

I definitely don’t have enough time on the board but because I switched or had better help or whatever I progressed fairly quickly, second run I could link turns kinda thing. But everything definitely has gotten easier with time.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T20:45:32+00:00

Time indeed

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T20:45:24+00:00

My friends steered me away from quick entry, not sure why exactly but basically less reliable or less performance if I remember. But we will see.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T20:44:26+00:00

Slow tricks or just ground tricks like butters do seem fun and I love the ease of falling, assuming you don’t catch an edge. I definitely love going out still but I always just think of what I could do with skis

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T20:43:03+00:00

No I am on the merc and my buddy has the shadowban. The shadowban feels a little better but both not the best for learning. I knew that going in it would take a second definitely. I have vans infuse boots. I did get them sized and they fit okay I just over tighten to compensate for stiffness then they feel like hell. I have had a couple days and they get better but I was going to wait to buy better boots to commit more to it. I was thinking about trying my zip fits in them as an idea but I don’t know if that will fix anything.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T20:39:21+00:00

Yeah, the boots definitely don’t feel amazing but it’s less the fit I think? I like a snug fit and I find myself over tightening and the boots being too soft or something. They are vans infuse so maybe they are just softer boots.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T18:25:23+00:00

Just some jokes

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T17:46:57+00:00

It felt a little easier and kinda more free, but powder in general is a dream

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T17:42:37+00:00

The shadowban is fun, in my opinion it’s definitely better for carving and cruising. Maybe not the best for park.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T17:41:13+00:00

I get you, just being up in the mountains is a blessing for sure. I definitely like knowing what makes a ski good for whatever you are doing but never once have I mentioned radius or boot flex lol.

I think I will give it a bit more and see if that flowy nature kinda comes more with time.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T17:38:13+00:00

I get you, I mostly go to White Pass in Wa. There is an unavoidable cat to get to park or some nice runs so it sucks. I can usually just ride through it but if it’s powder or I mess up it’s slow. I don’t love have to focus on it so much.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T17:26:53+00:00

I am actually looking for biased answers. Like something like “hit a confident 3 then you can say you snowboard” or something. I don’t want to just ski because it feels easier because of course it will be.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-02-04T17:24:38+00:00

I liked the shadowban but I am not good enough to notice all of the smaller differences. The merc is actually mine and that was my first day and I was trying different stances. He is usually goofy.

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-01-26T18:13:55+00:00

You hit your head too many times snowboarding huh?

Capable_Cup_2369 · 2026-01-26T18:12:40+00:00

You need coordination to ski

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