Persuasive Essay: Why Skiing Is Better Than Snowboarding

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Guy Goslee This I Know Essay Honors English 9 April 3, 2024 Skiing vs Snowboarding Have you ever thought about trying out a winter sport? Skiing/snowboarding is one of the most popular winter sports in the world. But the common question arises, which sport should I do? Skiing is a more beneficial and overall better choice than snowboarding. Skiing has a lower injury rate, is easier to learn and more beginner friendly, and is a sport that you will most likely take to your later ages. Skiers and snowboarders are both going to suffer injuries, regardless. Skiers suffer less injuries than snowboarders do. According to a 40 year study done by T M Davidson and A T Laliotis, 49% of injured snowboarders were beginners vs the 18% of skiers that were beginners. This shows that injury to newbies is more likely on a snowboard than it is on skis. Data also shows that 19% of snowboarders suffered wrist injury while opposed to the 2% of skiers that suffered wrist injuries, also 16% of snowboarders suffered ankle injury opposed to the 6% of skiers. All of this information proves that snowboarding is more dangerous and more likely to cause injury than skiing is. Since snowboarding is a more dangerous sport, a lot of seniors decide to ski over snowboarding for a lower chance of falling. In 2021-22 16.1% of skiing visits accumulated to senior skiers. In total, there are 59 million senior skiers. Studies have shown that 82 percent of snowboarders are under the age of 34. The reason …show more content…

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