Skiing vs. Snowboarding: Your Take

I think its finally happening. After 28+ years on
the planet, I am at long last getting up off my lazy arse
and "hitting the slopes" this weekend. 20.. 10?.. years ago,
this would have been easy: you go skiing. But now, no
thanks to some shaggy haired hippy types who weren't content
sticking to the beach or skate park, we have snow*boarding* to
greatly complicate the picture. To ski or to board, that
is the question.

I'm sure there are folks out there who enjoy and promote each
equally, but I haven't meet any of them. Neither are the
allegiances too vehement: people I've met who prefer skiing won't
say, "snowboarding sucks. snow boarding is ruining the scene.
I hope all those snowboarding freaks who pollute the mountainside
die in grizzly accidents involving Zamboni" and vice versa.
But individuals do seem to take different tacks on which is more fun,
and which is easier to learn.

I'm gonna start with the board. Its a gut-feeling more than
anything. But I'm still looking for feedback. This is where
you come in. Post a comment on the great debate here, or let
me know your thoughts by zipping an email to dmweinberg1@gmail.com.

I await your sage advice and opines.