Snowboarding - Should it be banned from some resorts . and is it just for the youth.

Again it's an age thing, as Dave said. Teenagers on boards, and skis have this tendency to be obnoxious. The older you get, the worse it seems. It's just a reflection of the larger world, and nothing really to do with what's on their feet. I actually see a lot more well behaved kids than not, so it's a pretty minor deal in the overall scheme of things.

I have to disagree with Brad that its boarders and not skiers who use more "industrial" language, certainly in Europe anyway. However, maybe the connection is made because boarding is definitely something younger people do compared to skiing, and younger people these days do tend to be more lax with their language.
You'll also find the scene that goes with freestyle skiing is very similar to boarding, and there is a language of its own connected with both, much of which involves what you would call "swear words".

I can't obviously speak for America, but having got to know a few of my son's American friends, the use of the F word is much more widespread in America than over here, and probably not even regarded as "swearing" any more?

I think that sort of language is in common everyday use, just walk through a shopping mall on a Saturday, when you have your own kid in tow it can be a disgrace.

Hi, No boarding shouldn't be banned - Skiiers and boarders seem to be getting used to sharing the slopes now to me and don't keep boarding for the young either. What better than to do both - board on powder and also board when too slushy to ski - great fun. I'm in my 50s and enjoying boarding more than skiing when conditions suit (Skiis best when icy though).

Jennifer wrote:Hi, No boarding shouldn't be banned - Skiiers and boarders seem to be getting used to sharing the slopes now to me and don't keep boarding for the young either. What better than to do both - board on powder and also board when too slushy to ski - great fun. I'm in my 50s and enjoying boarding more than skiing when conditions suit (Skiis best when icy though).

A woman after my own heart. You need an alpine snowboard for when it's icy, but I know what you mean. It's great to be able to pick the tool for the job, and never get bored.

Jennifer wrote:Hi, No boarding shouldn't be banned - Skiiers and boarders seem to be getting used to sharing the slopes now to me and don't keep boarding for the young either. What better than to do both - board on powder and also board when too slushy to ski - great fun. I'm in my 50s and enjoying boarding more than skiing when conditions suit (Skiis best when icy though).

From another 'in her fifties' (but not a boarder) I think the words I want are RESPECT and WICKED :D

In relation to "industrial language" I find the worst offenders to be professional drivers who pass themselves off as skiers. These individuals also bring the new phenomenon to our resorts known as "piste rage" They are easily identified as they are often seen drinking and hanging around in groups on piste with bobble hats on. If you are unfortunate enough to see them call Crimestoppers immediately. :lol: :lol:

Morning Peps

AlistairS wrote:In relation to "industrial language" I find the worst offenders to be professional drivers who pass themselves off as skiers. They are easily identified as they are often seen drinking and hanging around in groups on piste with bobble hats on.

The so-called "mature" ones are by far the worst too. It would seem that age turns them into Victor Meldrew type characters :P