Snowboarding/Skiing, is it really as fun as Kiteboarding?

Forrest · Since 21 Jun 2005 2540 Posts Hood River Hick

I was thinking about this last night while I was intoxicated. Is Snowboarding/Skiing nearly as fun as kiteboarding for you? Do you get out there on the mountain and try new tricks or harder runs or bigger jumps?

Sol-flyer · Since 21 Mar 2006 1010 Posts I AM THE Otto Mann

freedom of movement, thats all i get from snowboarding now....

i used to drop 20ft cliffs no prob, go off tabletops in the park full speed and huck a 720 and even chase down speed skiers and scream at them as i fly by.

But kiting as me hooked in Laughing

, i love the slower descent while in the air. it gives me a new high all over agian....to learn something new.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 5484 Posts P-Town / W-Salmon Site Lackey

Bluebird big pow days are fun for sure, too bad I am usually at Meadows though which means I have to share (and the fresh tracks don't last too long.)

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 884 Posts prick Sandbagger

sol... are you looking for a sled for the winter assaults for low speed decents??

pacifichigh · Since 11 May 2005 946 Posts ATX Texan

For my $ there is nothing better than big powder days

The anticipation of the next season keeps things fresh!

And there is nothing like the double double spring days -- ride the chair in the morning, then go kite.

Sol-flyer · Since 21 Mar 2006 1010 Posts I AM THE Otto Mann

Thanks registered,

but i think i'm going to spend my sled funds on baja Cool

. I figure i got tele-ski's and a kiddie-slide for gear. The best place i found to snowkite is only about 1/2 mile from the parking lot, on a groomed trail....makes for easy walking too.

plus now i can ride the other side of the hill on mondays and tuesdays!!!!!! That means i get the dream, and the bowl Twisted Evil

jcohenx · Since 28 Aug 2007 182 Posts Portland Stoked

On the snow, it's all about speed with me. I leave the jumping and tricks for the kiddies that don't need to work or pay for their own insurance.

4-5 inches of fresh power, get up to Meadows right when they open, that's hard to beat.

stevegriffith22 · Since 14 May 2006 145 Posts Snoqualmie Pass Stoked

summer gets me to winter and winter gets me to summer. Even for a mountain boy like me that has made his permanant home at a ski area, I'm stoked on kiting and stoked on skiing and depending on what time of year it is, I could give one up for the other. So the only conclutition i have, is that one inspires the other........I also have to say that my kite family and my winter family are different, and I miss them both accordingly. However As i sit her looking out my window of my house, I realize that its almost winter, because its raining/snowing out right now. So don't make me choose. Its all special too me.

BUT SKIING ROCKS!!!!!!!

But then so does kiting........fuck!

i can't figure it out........DAMN YOU!!!!!!!

Sol-flyer · Since 21 Mar 2006 1010 Posts I AM THE Otto Mann

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 1426 Posts East Po KGB

Used to be completely hooked on snowboarding. Then kiting came along and ruined it for me. Now unless there's 8 inches of fresh snow or more it doesn't seem to compare. (I still like riding the park/pipe, but it doesn't seem as exciting for as long as it used to). Although it's hard to beat being waist deep in some dry fluffy powder on a bluebird day Very Happy

. I'm thinking snow kiting can add some diversity and bring the two closer together. Bring it on!

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 884 Posts prick Sandbagger

baja ...... yummy I may have to schedule a few weeks of that myself... Laventana??? waves would be nice though....

but those crater days when you can't see the trail your partners or anything is pretty exciting.. makes you wonder if anyone will get out alive... its a fine line taking machines way in where mothernature is trying to baracade off limits during massive winter storms...

warm is good though.... but being home at nights is a good bonus at the end of a good day.

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 746 Posts Ventura, CA Portland Addicted

Whatever is good for the day - Steep bowl w/ smooth & fresh pow - Oh man.

eskeeme · Since 23 May 2007 44 Posts White Salmon

I have respect for both sports. I love snowboarding and being up in the mountains and nature with fresh powder and a steep slope. But kiteboarding definatly has a new and exciting edge for me. I think I'll do both sports till the day I die!!

Moto · Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:19 am

I have asked myself this on several ocasions - if I could only do one what would I do? Don't know. I love them both - for the same reasons and for different reasons. I totally get stoked snowboarding - landing higher and higher jumps!!!

But summer does get me to winter and winter gets me to summer. I anticipate them both very much!! Can't wait for the fresh snow! Can't wait for the season to start. However, at the end of snowboarding season I was dying to get on my kites.

For me - its the same I guess. I get stoked on both!! Maybe its like having to pick between blondes, brunettes, and red heads - how can you decide? I love them all!!

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 694 Posts Hood River Addicted

Snowboarding is more fun. There is nothing I can do in kiting that gives me as big of a rush as spinning 7 over a 60 footer. Shits intense...

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 1426 Posts East Po KGB

How about smacking the lip of a mast high wave breaking over a reef? Yeah, snowboarding definitely requires more commitment to your moves since the consequences are much worse for the most part.

KingE · Since 27 Apr 2006 57 Posts Lake Wenatchee

I am a snob about the snowsports. Snow has to be fresh and deep. Kiting or windsurfing...I will take it anytime it's windy. I am driven by the challenge though and I peaked out and am now limited by my body on a snowboard. I won't do the park stuff that I used to do because the consequences are too great.

Now Mt Biking - with enough suspension travel everyday is a powderday Laughing

Jeb