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Surfing came first, with ancient Polynesians riding the waves way back on giant wooden logs. It wasn’t until the late 1960s and early ‘70s that snowboarding was invented and gained traction in the world of sports. In a way, surfing was the grandfather of snowboarding.

Similarities

These two sports have a few in common, being that they both are board sports. Here is a list showing some of their similarities.

  • Both sports require the riders to stand sideways atop the boards.
  • Both sports are fun but also dangerous.
  • Because of the danger associated with both sports, they are both dubbed extreme sports.
  • Waxing on the boards. Both sports require wax to be applied to their boards. Snowboards need them on the bottom to improve glide, while surfboards on top to help surfers gain traction.
  • Nature sports. Both sports allow you to bond with nature a little bit more.
  • Fitness level. Both sports are physically and mentally demanding, which makes them incredible exercise activities.
  • Lastly, both use boards. And boards from both sports can a https://abc8.select/ easily be bought from nearby a nearby surf shop or snowboard shop.

Differences

Both sports have plenty of differences too. Here are some of them.

 

  • Foot freedom. Snowboarding straps your feet to the board, while surfing completely frees the feet.