Compare And Contrast Skiing And Snowboarding

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Snowboarding was invented in the 1960’s. Skiing used to be a lot more popular than snowboarding. Snowboarding is done by riding on one board. Skiing is done by riding on two little boards. Snowboarding boots are easier to move in. Skiing boots are harder to move in, they are very stiff. In snowboarding you don't use poles. Skiing you do use poles to move around easier. Overall snowboarding and skiing are the similar and different in many ways. These are some differences. Snowboarding and skiing are done in the wintertime. Snowboarding you have to balance a lot more. Skiing requires less balance. These are some similarities. Some similars are that they both are used in the snow. They both use boards

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