2006-12-18 23:41:45 · 11 answers · asked by midrome 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Other - Winter Sports
I would say skiing. Skiing is easier because you don't have to balance both of your feet on one board. Each foot is seperate and therefore makes it easier to balance. Also, skiing would be easier because it is easier to stop when you are on skis. On a snow board, you have to turn the board the same way as the mountain to stop yourself. On skis, to stop all you have to do is put the tips of the skis together. :- )
2006-12-19 05:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by That one girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on two things:
1. What you would rather see him do.
2. How easily he learns each. Certain kids have a much easier time learning how to snowboard than how to ski and vice versa. Try him with whatever you pick and if he is struggling or not enjoying himself, then try him in the other.
2006-12-19 08:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by John C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your son should try skiing and then snowboarding.
Skiing is easier to start out with.Snowboarding is harder to control on the snow trails.
2006-12-19 07:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by Super Spirt Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say skiing for now. He can always switch when he gets older. I started with skiing (at age 3) and I'm glad I skied first. I think he would have more fun skiing because you're not falling down as much when you learn to snowboard.
Hope this helps!!
2006-12-19 08:25:54 · answer #4 · answered by burtongirl420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snowboarding. Skiing is no longer "cool" among teens and I am one. We all snowboard and it is just becoming popular and I find it extremely fun and I learned quickly.
2006-12-20 12:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ducky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah!!! Go for it. It is an experience of a lifetime and to enjoy it at 5 years old is amazing. The coldness and snow.... Kool.
2006-12-19 12:51:04 · answer #6 · answered by Kailey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And if he breaks a leg... Would you feel that you were totally irresponsible?
I would wait a few more years before I did that to my child... (Dont force "your" sport, or your dreams on your kid, because you like it... Let them decide for themselves, then, give them all the help you can when the time comes).
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-12-19 00:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure i have always wished i started boarding at a very young age coz by now i would be soooooooo much better and more experienced but first off
does your kid wanna doo either if he says yes
which one does he wanna doo
let him decide because nothing suxs more than being forsed to doo someothing you don't wanna doo specially at his age
if he wants too doo it he will be more likely sticking at it =]
hope this helps
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2006-12-20 03:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
snow boarding then take a hola hoop and use that to start by puting it around him and holding on to it to control him
2006-12-19 02:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by Chris R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does not matter. Let him choose which he wants.
2006-12-19 05:30:49 · answer #10 · answered by Questioner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋