Hell, i snowboardedfor years, i went back to skiing a few seasons back... somehow its just better. i love it, i am completely in love and dream about the feeling of being in the air spinning that smooth as shit 3.... may not be the best, but...hell of alot better than others! I also love the carving, i enjoy it much more on skis. and--- have u ever been in the woods?? ever hiked anywhere?? u can't hike with a snowboard! nothing like going with some skier friends and getting left behind cuz ur floundering in 2 feet a pow!! sucks for them!(snowboarders)