<story><title>Snowboarding for Geeks</title><url>https://www.xfive.co/blog/snowboarding-ultimate-guide/</url></story><parent_chain><item><author>bendixso</author><text>Some of the geekiest people I know have become the best skiers&amp;#x2F;snowboarders on the mountain. I know a guy who used to regularly show up to the terrain park and do double frontflips over 60 foot jumps. He&amp;#x27;s got a PHD in physics now.&lt;p&gt;I know another guy who used to compete in big air competitions. Senior iOS developer.&lt;p&gt;My friend Brian does double cork 10s. Medical doctor.&lt;p&gt;This sport is for nerds. If you&amp;#x27;re nerdy, you have an even greater chance of being successful at it because you know how to focus on getting great at something.</text></item></parent_chain><comment><author>GuB-42</author><text>Senior iOS developer, medical doctor,...&lt;p&gt;The common ground is not just geekiness, it is money. Skiing is expensive, and in order to get good, you need to practice a lot.&lt;p&gt;I am curious to know how nerdy skateboarders are. Skateboarding and snowboarding share some similarities, but the former is much more affordable.</text></comment>
<story><title>Snowboarding for Geeks</title><url>https://www.xfive.co/blog/snowboarding-ultimate-guide/</url></story><parent_chain><item><author>bendixso</author><text>Some of the geekiest people I know have become the best skiers&amp;#x2F;snowboarders on the mountain. I know a guy who used to regularly show up to the terrain park and do double frontflips over 60 foot jumps. He&amp;#x27;s got a PHD in physics now.&lt;p&gt;I know another guy who used to compete in big air competitions. Senior iOS developer.&lt;p&gt;My friend Brian does double cork 10s. Medical doctor.&lt;p&gt;This sport is for nerds. If you&amp;#x27;re nerdy, you have an even greater chance of being successful at it because you know how to focus on getting great at something.</text></item></parent_chain><comment><author>paulcole</author><text>&amp;gt; This sport is for nerds.&lt;p&gt;Having a lot of disposable income helps, too.&lt;p&gt;Or if you&amp;#x27;re a dirtbag, the ability to live as cheaply as possible so you can spend as much time as possible on the mountain.</text></comment>