Snowboarding

[Clouds_mate]

Does anyone do this?

I have been asked to go to France snowboarding in March and i really fancy it.

Iv wanted to start an extreme sport again for about the last year and ever since the indoor snow dome opened iv always wanted to give it bash.

I would like to go as iv never been on a winter holiday and think it wil be a massive difference. I wouldnt mind just going to have the holiday but all of them will be off everyday boarding or sking so i might aswell take this time to start the hobby iv been looking at for some time...

Few questions...

How many hours of learning would you suggest i get in before going?
What are winter holidays like?


If youv been on one and have some pictures host them up, everytime i think about a winter holiday i always think of dumb and dumber.

[saxodan]

I went to the snowdome on one of those experience days, had an hour in there and came out bruised on the first lesson

fooking hurts too

[Clouds_mate]

my missus snapped her leg when she went a few year back. Was on some small stunt ski's and hit dodgy snow. She still goes back and loves it.


Knowiing my luck i will break something.

[saxodan]

my missus snapped her leg when she went a few year back. Was on some small stunt ski's and hit dodgy snow. She still goes back and loves it.


Knowiing my luck i will break something.

will be worth it whatever, nothing to lose and you will regret it if you dont, if you got the cash go!

[GrantW]

id go for it leckie, im not too fond of snowboarding, i prefer skiing myself, but the adrenaline rush you get from belting down the hills is amazing. i only dont like snowboarding because i cant turn on them, dont like leaning over lol. if you can skateboard you should be ok, im useless at skateboarding and i struggled boarding.

[Robb]

my brother and all his mates go snowboarding to different places once a year. France year before last, bulgaria (or some other eastern european country) last year, and I think its switzerland this year. i've been invited to go each time but havent had the funds, thinking of going this year.

first time i went, i think they all went out with no expierience and stupidly bought all the kit (which i will be having this year as my brother wants some new stuff) picked it up quite easily and really fun once you get used to it. they went on those ski-mobile things quite alot aswel, got some funny videos from them...

i'l have a word with him later and see what he says

[Clouds_mate]

will be able to get the gear cheaper then normal retail prices anyway.

But yeh robs that what i would be looking to do. people who i will be going with go twice a year. I think they are 2 other people who have never done it before who will be going too. But id rather pay the extra over here and get lessons so i can have more fun out there.

[Mystic]

Never been on a snowboarding holiday but its on my list of things to do. Iv been snowboarding loads though, we have an artificial slope in edinburgh.

Doesnt take long atall to pick it up. The first time i went by the end of the session i could use the proper stance.

They start you off with both your heels against the slope so u kinda slide with the front of your body facin the way your going. Once you get used to it you try to kinda slalom side to side like that

Then you do the same again but with your toes in the snow so your facing away from the way your going. Then you try slalom like this.

Then you gotta try start on you heels and spin round onto your toes and then back again.

Once you got that down u can start with your chosen foot forwards and practise stopping and controlling your speed and then you will be set to try in some real snow :D:

Easy Peasy :P

[barrett]

How many hours of learning would you suggest i get in before going?
What are winter holidays like?



Everyone is different and it takes different amounts of time to learn.

Sort your lessons out when you get there with ESF (if in france) and book at least 6hours worth to start, prehaps 4hrs first day, 2hrs in the morning 2nd day and then see how you feel. The smaller the group you are in the better the tuition. After 6 hours take a view on whether you want to get the practice in on your own or get and instructor one on one, or in a group.

It takes a while to get the hang of it, esp snowboarding.

If you have, roller skatered, ice skated, skate boarded, surfed or any similar sports before and you where good / reasonable at it then you will improve quicker, all about balance.

Skiiing is easier to get going on.

Winter holidays are blooming awsome! Go skiing pretty much every year now, think this December will be my 11th week at it, so getting there now. I ski not board, have tried boarding and was ok (ish) but it was annoying not being able to do everything that i used to be able to on ski's.

The evening apres ski activity is always a good crack too. You will find plenty of bars, bowling, skating, bum boarding, tobogans, snow ball fights, at pretty much every resort.

Where are you going in France?

[Robb]

yeh and if you say that most of them have been out before then its probably best you get some lessons over here so your not left on your own on the kiddy slopes...

;)

ski-blading is also pretty good...

[barrett]

oh, and go to the snow dome every week from now until the holiday if you can afford it, then you wont need to bother with lessons, just take it easy tho when you are on the holiday for the first few days and understand the run colours so you dont go doing a black etc!

If you put the hours in now you will have a much better holiday as you will be able to board with the other more experience chaps a bit more.

[GrantW]

blading is awesome!

[Clouds_mate]

Im not sure, Girlfirend was phoned me last night but i was half asleep, shes been bringin it up alot. I will find out tonight tho.

I used to do aggressive skating when i was younger and was good at that. Kinda miss that side of so thats why i wanted to get into a winter sport. I also rock on Cool Boarders 2 for the ps1 ;)

[furioad]

Defo go for it mate. I board every week, usually monday morning when its dead. Well at snowdome they say you can learn in five hours, lesson 1+2 together (2hours) lesson 3 on its own(1hour) and 4+5(2hours). I did this years back and yes you are able to snowboard suffiecently, the only way you get better is going on your own, and falling. I used to go every week, but now its making time. Been boarding good year and half now though!
Id agree with Barret, put effort in now and youll make most of your holiday!

I go away to alps in 6 weeks,for first of 2 holidays cant wait!

Hope thats some help!

[Johnno_Boy]

go for it mate, nothing to loose

[Danes_SaxoVTR]

i would definatly go mate, been a few times and i love it!

As long as you dont mind the cold weather im sure you will too, i dont really think the dry slopes compare to actual snow, so i would also advise some lessons as soon as you get!

I cant really recomend how many because it depends on how quick you learn!

Been to france a few times, but im going to andora snowboarding next year, got some up and coming places so should be a laugh

[Clouds_mate]

cheers guys.

Dane - the slove near me is snow and is ment to be pretty good.

[Danes_SaxoVTR]

sweet, definatly get some lessons in then mate!

You can enjoy it more when u get there then!

[James]

I have never done it but it's on my to-do list before i die... just looks great fun.. and in the mountains it will be nice and relaxing..call me a puff but i like to get away from city life sometimes just to be in the peace and quiet.

[Clouds_mate]

Yes, thats waht i fancy too.

Nice and peaceful with mint views

[Easty]

try snow blading mate, it's awesome.

short ski's without poles = mad fun :)

I'm off to Austria in January to go play... can't wait !!!

[Clouds_mate]

try snow blading mate, it's awesome.

short ski's without poles = mad fun :)

I'm off to Austria in January to go play... can't wait !!!

sounds like what the gf broke her leg with lol, think i will pass on that one.

[Davekelz]

I went to a place in Italy called summin like Cormeyeur when I was about 13. This was a snowboarding trip with school, and it was one of the best holiday's I've ever been on.

We learnt on a local dry ski slope for about 7 weeks before hand (7 hours). When I got there I found snowboarding on snow was alot easier than it was on the dry ski slope too, so don't worry if you haven't mastered it perfectly before you go.

But yeh, if I had the chance to do it again I definitely would. Something different from just laying about in the sun. Although it is still really sunny :D:

[SNewham]

I've been snowboarding for 4 or 5 seasons now. Been to France, Italy and California, USA and I love it. Love freestylin in the parks but I took a rail too fast earlier on in the year and land on my arm and broke it :P

[Clouds_mate]

Will have a chat with her tonight as see whats what. Wnated to look up and have a ganger on the net but im too busy at work atm.

[Viper]

i have never been on a winter holiday.. but ive been SAND-boarding.. so im guessing that would be like snowboarding, just alot warmer.. and on sand.

you will fall, but it will be funny.. you will pick it up easily.. do it!!

and, you asked what winter holidays are like.. - COLD! :thumbup:

[CampDavid]

If you fancy a trip to MK snow dome I'm about 5 miles away. Give me a shout and I'll let you buy me a large pint

[Clouds_mate]

do i get to hold you hand in return?

[CampDavid]

Ok. you can kip over to.



We have a spare room. faggot

[Andyblacksaxo]

I went to a place in Italy called summin like Cormeyeur when I was about 13. This was a snowboarding trip with school, and it was one of the best holiday's I've ever been on.

We learnt on a local dry ski slope for about 7 weeks before hand (7 hours). When I got there I found snowboarding on snow was alot easier than it was on the dry ski slope too, so don't worry if you haven't mastered it perfectly before you go.

But yeh, if I had the chance to do it again I definitely would. Something different from just laying about in the sun. Although it is still really sunny :D:

Dave, I bet u learn on Plymouth Dryslope, same as me :P

Learnt whilst I was at Uni, so it was nice and cheap. It is fairly challenging to pick things up (and yourself) at first, but its well worth it. I did 2 years running at Uni, going over to France, so 2 weeks on snow. Absolutely loved it. Prob why I quit my job last year and went and did a season in Val D'Isere! Was so so good, probably some of the best days of my life!

Had a sh*t job, as a kitchen porter, but the hours allowed me to board everyday and party pretty much every nite. Job came with everything paid for, so I actually came back after the season with more money than I went out with :fcuk:

If its ur first time, I wouldn't buy a board, It'll only get trashed. Well my free rental 1 did over the season. Prob all the crazy off piste runs we did.

Just do it. Its amazing. But put the hours in first so u can make the most of the real snow!

[Davekelz]

Yeah it was the one in Plymouth Andy.

The place I went is actually spelt Courmayeur.

Info Here (http://www.courmayeur.com/)

[Andyblacksaxo]

Courmayeur looks alright. Not too many runs thou. But the tree's look good for some crazy off piste tree runs:P

Val D'Isere is linked with Tignes, so there's millions of runs. Check this map:
Val D'Isers Piste Map (http://www.valdisere.com/gb/domaine/plan/planpiste.php)

There is just so much to choose from in Val. Did every single run over the season and a lot of un-marked stuff. There's a really good range of terrain and some quality bars and clubs:afro:

[Dave86]

I went snowboarding in January, to Bulgaria. A place called Borovets. It was my first time and it was bloody brilliant!!

[barrett]

Courmayeur looks alright. Not too many runs thou. But the tree's look good for some crazy off piste tree runs:P

Val D'Isere is linked with Tignes, so there's millions of runs. Check this map:
Val D'Isers Piste Map (http://www.valdisere.com/gb/domaine/plan/planpiste.php)

There is just so much to choose from in Val. Did every single run over the season and a lot of un-marked stuff. There's a really good range of terrain and some quality bars and clubs:afro:

Was in Tignes the week before xmas last season. It is a great resort, lots to ski, fave place has to be the 3 valleys so far (merribel etc)

[Andyblacksaxo]

Yeah, the three Valley's rule. Have spent a week there, and didn't cover nearly half of the runs. Some good board parks to play in too.

If u had been in Tignes on Christmas Day, u may have been lucky enuff to see the whole of my hotel work force boardin/sking naked! It was cold, honest.

[Easty]

http://www.skischladming.com/pistemap.htm

that's where i'm going.. can't wait !!!!

[Saxo_Wilson]

I go skiboarding every year, love it. Got my skiboards imported from america as you can only buy blades in this country. last year i went to Andorra, off to risoul in france early next year. few pics from last year.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/ihaveblades/wilson/Skiboards.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/ihaveblades/wilson/DSC00016.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/ihaveblades/wilson/DSC00004.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/ihaveblades/wilson/DSC00015.jpg

[Clouds_mate]

cool mate,

Missus sister just phoned and they have just booked it for march. Woot

[tommyc]

i go every year.im going italy in feb.its waesome defently worh a try if u never dune it before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[killie-vts]

Does anyone do this?

I have been asked to go to France snowboarding in March and i really fancy it.

Iv wanted to start an extreme sport again for about the last year and ever since the indoor snow dome opened iv always wanted to give it bash.

I would like to go as iv never been on a winter holiday and think it wil be a massive difference. I wouldnt mind just going to have the holiday but all of them will be off everyday boarding or sking so i might aswell take this time to start the hobby iv been looking at for some time...

Few questions...

How many hours of learning would you suggest i get in before going?
What are winter holidays like?


If youv been on one and have some pictures host them up, everytime i think about a winter holiday i always think of dumb and dumber.
go for it doing past 9yrs best buzz u get once u get the hang of it:fcuk: