It seems like you’ve provided a detailed comparison between skiing and snowboarding, as well as some historical information about both sports. Is there anything specific you’d like to discuss or any questions you have related to skiing, snowboarding, or any other sports? Let me know how I can assist you further! History & Evolution Skiing was invented by prehistoric people (Samis, Nordic) mainly as means of transportation and for hunting. Documented evidence of origin of skiing is found in Norway and Sweden. The origin of skiing as recreation and sport is attributed to Sondre Norheim (Father of Modern Skiing). He is responsible for the creation of skiing templates and all modern versions of skiing have originated from this. Telemark skiing or telemarking was common in 19th century and has since then been revived. New technique called the snowplow or stem technique has made snow slopes friendlier to beginners. The Arlberg technique is largely responsible for making skiing a very popular recreational activity. The snowboard is believed to have been developed in 1970s in Utah. The first snowboard was called the Surfer and was designed by Sherman Poppen for his daughter in 1965. The Surfer began to be manufactured as a toy from the following year. The 1970s and 1980s saw snowboarding evolving into a popular recreational sport. Dimitri Milovich developed snowboard designs and started his own company called WinterStick. Jake Burton Carpenter, Tom Sims, Chuck Barfoot and Mike Olson are largely responsible for the snowboards and mechanisms that is currently in used today. About Skiing is a sport that makes use of a pair of skis for traveling on snow. Snowboarding is a sport where the participant descends a snowy slope with a single snowboard attached to his feet. Equipment (Number of boards) 2 – A pair of skis appended to boots by way of binding. 1 – A snowboard is attached to the foot of the rider by means of a special boot. Body / feet position Facing straight ahead, leaning forward, feet facing the front Facing sideways, feet in line with the body, perpendicular to the direction of movement. Learning Skiing is relatively easier to learn for a beginner since it permits movement of both legs. Snowboarding is relatively harder to learn as you need the entire body to navigate. Likely Injuries Skis can be navigated on bumps and ice, but a fall is likely to injure the knees. Snowboards navigate better in powder and crud, and while they’re easier on the knees, one might sustain injuries to the wrist.
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