Snowboarding is one of the most popular winter sports. Snowboarding has gained built an enormous fan base in the last decade. The sports have also been subjected to constant comparison with other sports. Skiing sport is considered the biggest rival of snowboarding. The debates between the two sports are long. However, things get intense when the sportsperson starts expressing their views on the rivalry. Champion snowboarder, Scotty James once created headlines from his statement.

In 2020, Scotty James appeared for an interview with GQ Sports. He discussed many things, including his views about the two sports.

Scotty James’ idea of healthy competition

Scotty was reviewing surfing scenes from James Bond’s famous movie. The protagonist was trying to escape on a metal plate that appeared like a snowboard. Few people were trying to catch Bond on Skiis. James continued giving insights into scenes from technical perspectives of surfing.

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However, seeing both skiers and snowboarders in a single frame, Scotty brought up the so-called feud between the two sports. James revealed that people from both sports share space and time. He also added that incidents of verbal spats also happen at times. “We get along, but we do give each other a bit of cra* here and there.”, Scotty James revealed. 

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He further revealed that despite the feud, participants of both sports share a good understanding of each other. All athletes have mutual respect for fellow players. “We all respect what we do. We all are up there to do the same thing”, he further added. The 28-year-old said that skiers and snowboarders enjoy spending time with each other. 

James gives the technical differences between the two sports

During the sequences, Scotty explained the technical difference between skiing and snowboarding. He added different surface areas play a crucial role in varying paces and switching directions. James explained, “There are more edges, and there is less friction on the edges of the skis”

Skiing and snowboarding are thrilling winter sports, yet their associated attitudes and mindsets are very different. Which is your favorite sport, snowboarding or skiing? Do let us know in the comment box.

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