Snowboarding always felt more natural than skiing....and I enjoyed my years of skiing......but really haven't looked back since learning to surf the snow way back in 1987 on the only two runs at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs CO
Carving is the closest I have come to what I think flying would feel like.......while still being on the ground!
On most runs, but especially on a hard charging carving run I am in a complete focus that is a mind clearing experience..... I'm not thinking about the bills, the wife, work, or anything except...... that next turn!
It's also a physical experience..............if I'm really working for the carves I'm short on breath when I pull up to the lift.
I'll never own a Ferrari (and not necessarily would I want to)......... but i do own a Kessler.......and a Coiler, and a Moss, and a Swoard, and a .........