Thoughts on the different age groups in skiing

dream30. · 27-09-05, 12:57 AM

I've noticed theres many people here who have a hefty age difference. Im 16 years old, and ive noticed many of the snowboarders are around this age, while the skiers seem to be a little bit older. I've always wondered how the age groups differ on the types of snow sports.... For example, on my mountains, i see more elderly people doing cross-country, teenagers snowboarding, middle aged people skiing, and young children skiing as well.

So ya... post your experiences/thoughts on how the age groups differ, and what catagory you fall under.

swoosh · 27-09-05, 03:44 PM

i think the people between 12-30 year snowboard very much but i'm 15 and a die-hard skier. and little kids are also skiing

Michael · 27-09-05, 04:57 PM

I don't think age really matters. But then again, you don't see many 60 year olds boarding, maybe that is because boarding wasn't the thing when they started.

It's amazing looking at the 5 year olds with the crash helmets on who just bomb down the slopes!

swoosh · 27-09-05, 06:38 PM

Yeah the kids don't know any fear

. and i don't think there will be much 60+ boarders over 50 years.

drewman03 · 27-09-05, 10:24 PM

I notice that snowboarders are a younger crowd. I dont think age matters, but older people were never exposed to snowboarding as a kid.

dream30. · 28-09-05, 12:08 AM

i never took the thought that 'elders' into consideration... i guess it never crossed my mind. But that sure would explain a lot. I guess to find out if there is a 'difference' in what styles and age groups, we'd have to wait for a few years until the generation intoduced to snowboards were the 'elderly'.

italks · 28-09-05, 05:38 AM

Untill 15 years i didn't knew anything about skiing.I only heard the word before.

Well right now i am 24 years and see i am here one of the members of skiing discussion family.

Cedric_FP · 30-09-05, 12:36 AM

I am 18, been skiing a few times, been on holiday once with a best mate when I was 17 - just us two. It was awesome.

blank260 · 08-01-06, 10:33 PM

Im also 16 and I've noticed not many people like to ski at this age... They mostly like to snowboard which I do as well but I perfer skiing. Plus all the hot chicks ski anyways and that gives me a big advantage.:p

makemedie · 09-01-06, 09:11 AM

I'm 25. I've seen kids the age of 9 skiing, and some people up to the age of 50. I dont see much of an age limitation, more of a physical body limitation really.

TormentedJewelry · 11-01-06, 08:11 PM

You guys are young 0.o Well, expect for the 25 yr. old. I'm 19. Wooo kiddies, grow up! lol

zlathim · 19-09-06, 04:24 PM

I'm 34. Snowboarding was around when I was younger, but certainly not as popular as it is today. It does look like fun, but I figure that I can ski just fine and I have fun doing it. Why would I want to start all over as a beginner by learning to snowboard? Just my opinion, as I am sure it is a lot of fun.

Michael · 19-09-06, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zlathim

I'm 34. Snowboarding was around when I was younger, but certainly not as popular as it is today. It does look like fun, but I figure that I can ski just fine and I have fun doing it. Why would I want to start all over as a beginner by learning to snowboard? Just my opinion, as I am sure it is a lot of fun.

Very good point, I haven't tried snowboarding just for the same reason. But I suppose maybe a day or two at it wouldn't do any harm

Lovetoski · 09-07-07, 12:45 PM

I'm 16 and i ski, i have thought about trying snowboarding but never got round to it. I dnt think age matters its jus wotever appeals to you.

canadianskier · 18-07-07, 08:56 PM

As a ski instructor I can tell you I see skiers of all ages. But I do believe the younger crowd does most of the snowboarding. Even the snowboard instructors are usually younger (teenagers). Although I have seen some snowboarders who are well over 60. I think it depends where you go on the mountain too, terrain parks are all the younger crowds usually. You may see older people cruising the blues or greens. Too bad we don't have a worldwide poll on this, it would be interesting to know.

27-09-05, 12:57 AM	#1
dream30. I haven't picked a title Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 19	Thoughts on the different age groups in skiing I've noticed theres many people here who have a hefty age difference. Im 16 years old, and ive noticed many of the snowboarders are around this age, while the skiers seem to be a little bit older. I've always wondered how the age groups differ on the types of snow sports.... For example, on my mountains, i see more elderly people doing cross-country, teenagers snowboarding, middle aged people skiing, and young children skiing as well. So ya... post your experiences/thoughts on how the age groups differ, and what catagory you fall under. __________________

27-09-05, 03:44 PM	#2
swoosh I haven't picked a title Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 23	i think the people between 12-30 year snowboard very much but i'm 15 and a die-hard skier. and little kids are also skiing __________________

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blank260 I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 24	Im also 16 and I've noticed not many people like to ski at this age... They mostly like to snowboard which I do as well but I perfer skiing. Plus all the hot chicks ski anyways and that gives me a big advantage.:p __________________ postingworld.net - The next Big One! Check us out today!

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makemedie I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 24	I'm 25. I've seen kids the age of 9 skiing, and some people up to the age of 50. I dont see much of an age limitation, more of a physical body limitation really. __________________ https://www.myfilestash.com/userfiles...riatic_big.jpg

27-09-05, 04:57 PM	#3
Michael I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 391	I don't think age really matters. But then again, you don't see many 60 year olds boarding, maybe that is because boarding wasn't the thing when they started. It's amazing looking at the 5 year olds with the crash helmets on who just bomb down the slopes!

27-09-05, 06:38 PM	#4
swoosh I haven't picked a title Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 23	Yeah the kids don't know any fear . and i don't think there will be much 60+ boarders over 50 years.

27-09-05, 10:24 PM	#5
drewman03 I haven't picked a title Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12	I notice that snowboarders are a younger crowd. I dont think age matters, but older people were never exposed to snowboarding as a kid.

28-09-05, 12:08 AM	#6
dream30. I haven't picked a title Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 19	i never took the thought that 'elders' into consideration... i guess it never crossed my mind. But that sure would explain a lot. I guess to find out if there is a 'difference' in what styles and age groups, we'd have to wait for a few years until the generation intoduced to snowboards were the 'elderly'.

28-09-05, 05:38 AM	#7
italks I haven't picked a title Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 21	Untill 15 years i didn't knew anything about skiing.I only heard the word before. Well right now i am 24 years and see i am here one of the members of skiing discussion family.

11-01-06, 08:11 PM	#11
TormentedJewelry I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 25	You guys are young 0.o Well, expect for the 25 yr. old. I'm 19. Wooo kiddies, grow up! lol

19-09-06, 04:24 PM	#12
zlathim crashing hurts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 153	I'm 34. Snowboarding was around when I was younger, but certainly not as popular as it is today. It does look like fun, but I figure that I can ski just fine and I have fun doing it. Why would I want to start all over as a beginner by learning to snowboard? Just my opinion, as I am sure it is a lot of fun.

09-07-07, 12:45 PM	#14
Lovetoski Eat My Snow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England Posts: 20	I'm 16 and i ski, i have thought about trying snowboarding but never got round to it. I dnt think age matters its jus wotever appeals to you.

18-07-07, 08:56 PM	#15
canadianskier Shredder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 44	As a ski instructor I can tell you I see skiers of all ages. But I do believe the younger crowd does most of the snowboarding. Even the snowboard instructors are usually younger (teenagers). Although I have seen some snowboarders who are well over 60. I think it depends where you go on the mountain too, terrain parks are all the younger crowds usually. You may see older people cruising the blues or greens. Too bad we don't have a worldwide poll on this, it would be interesting to know. __________________ __________________ When you come to a fork in the trail......... take it.