[jldmtn15]

I would definitely TRY skiing. From my experience, the learning curve is shorter.
Although, I do agree skiing has so much more stuff that it can get in the way of riding than a board. There are 4 edges on a ski instead of just two on the board. I'm a surfer too, so boarding seems more natural than surfing (but in surfing, your stronger foot is in the back of the board instead of the front).

If you are hesitant about trying skiing, think of it this way: skiers won't give you as hard of a time because you can say you tried skiing ... and if it is still not your thing, no big deal. If you end up still sticking with a board, hopefully your GF won't mind.

In addition, I know snowboarding is my winter sport of choice because the alternative (skiing) does not give me a rush as much as boarding.

[PaoloSmythe]

i have never known a rider switch to skis

but i have known many to ditch the sticks in favour of the sideways slide.

it is only natural.

[kri$han]

Originally Posted by laz167

Im actually more concerned with my GF liking to ski than riding. Here riding skill's are not the best and if she ski's and take's to it, I can see myself buying all new equiptment which would suck for me.Trust me I love Snowboarding to much (addicted even) to take up skiing. But like I said my GF might like it and that would suck..Well i can alway's find another GF. lol

I'm having a hard time understanding why you'd need a new gf if you board and she skii's?

whocares man, just strap in, and enjoy the snow!

skiing can be fun, I enjoyed it a lot, but it got boring to me.

[Snowolf]

Like your father Luke, you too will be on ski`s

Welcome to the forum and welcome back from the dark side......

Just some light hearted fun here...skiing is great and most skiers are great too. Many of us do both (though I suck at skiing because I just quit doing it). Havinf a girlfriend who skis is no problem (other than their equipment seems to cost twice what ours does....) go enjoy the snow together; it matters not what`s on your feet.

[PaoloSmythe]

i am all for skiers.... i love them.... we need more of them

more skiers busy making moguls on the piste, means more fresh off the side of the hill for me!

plus, fewer wannabes mean we can retain the good name we deserve, instead of all be lumped in together as those fashion victims who only like to sit in the middle of the slope, usually right in the blind spot of a full speed roller