How is freebording? is it like snowboarding? is it fun? etc...?

ive never been free boarding but it looks fun but i would think snowboarding is better because your strapped in and if you fall your board doesnt go flying down the hill/slope/whatever lol but i think it will help you out alot with your snowboarding skillz for instance i like to go longboarding in the off seasons or when their isnt any sno