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MUMMYBEAR - Feb 07, 2010 - 04:46 PM
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I've just booked my first lesson at Xscape on Tuesday. I really want to do this, but now I'am feeling a bit nervous about it all.
I hope they will be people there the same age but I doubt that.
Wish me luck!

winterfunman - Feb 07, 2010 - 05:03 PM
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Which xscape ? and how old ? alot of ppl feel like you when there first lesson is approaching , you will be fine ....Enjoy Very Happy

Dinalli - Feb 07, 2010 - 06:05 PM
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One thing you will find, is people of all ages snowboard, im 37 and snowboard everyweek, i know at least 3 people who are older than me that do this aswell.

Good luck for Tuesday, have fun, because thats what its about in the end

xtreme_bunny - Feb 07, 2010 - 07:15 PM
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Go for it! itl b one of the best things u'l do! The best is when you can go on a real mountain!

Seriously though at castleford theres that many different ages of people, im sure its like that anywhere else, u wont feel odd or left out! theres more adults than kids! lol!

Have fun! itl b great.!

MUMMYBEAR - Feb 07, 2010 - 07:32 PM
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winterfunman wrote:

Which xscape ? and how old ? alot of ppl feel like you when there first lesson is approaching , you will be fine ....Enjoy Very Happy

Braehead, and I'am 43.

mini. - Feb 07, 2010 - 07:40 PM
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still a bairn!

Dinalli - Feb 07, 2010 - 07:52 PM
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MUMMYBEAR wrote:

winterfunman wrote:

Which xscape ? and how old ? alot of ppl feel like you when there first lesson is approaching , you will be fine ....Enjoy Very Happy

Braehead, and I'am 43.

Still young Smile

good on you for giving it a go.

FunkyMunky - Feb 07, 2010 - 07:53 PM
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You'll b grand. When i had my lessons there was a young lass at about 20 ranging to a couple of guys at around 50, it was mostly older people though.

Have fun! Smile

MUMMYBEAR - Feb 07, 2010 - 08:08 PM
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Thanks to you all, I've always wanted to try but never got round to it.
Wink

DereksDontRun - Feb 07, 2010 - 09:22 PM
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Enjoy it, I'm sure you will - would highly recommend wrist guards and impact shorts if you've not already got them.

MUMMYBEAR - Feb 08, 2010 - 07:36 PM
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DereksDontRun wrote:

Enjoy it, I'm sure you will - would highly recommend wrist guards and impact shorts if you've not already got them.

Yeap got them, wrist guards are Dakine, impact shorts are No fear ones, textile motorcycle jacket with back, elbow & shoulder protectors, textile trousers with knee pads as well. Gloves are Animal snowboarding ones.
I hope this will do for now.
Do you think I should take out the small back protector in the jacket and wear my Knox protector instead?(full length) or is this over kill. Embarassed

philboarder - Feb 08, 2010 - 07:49 PM
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I wouldnt be to concerned about the back protector as the start they are more use when doing rails and boxs

NONSTOPsnowboard - Feb 08, 2010 - 07:50 PM
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Try not to be nervous. It's understandable that you're nervous but try to relax and listen to the instructor. It will be a fun learning experience for sure. Enjoy!

winterfunman - Feb 08, 2010 - 07:53 PM
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Dont forget your transceiver ..... only kidding you will be fine , you will love it , and in a few weeks will even contemplate selling a kidney to fund your new habit Love

Good luck and post how you get on

MUMMYBEAR - Feb 08, 2010 - 08:00 PM
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winterfunman wrote:

Dont forget your transceiver ..... only kidding you will be fine , you will love it , and in a few weeks will even contemplate selling a kidney to fund your new habit Love

Good luck and post how you get on

Ok I will... Wink

dunx - Feb 09, 2010 - 11:24 AM
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Read this!!

www.snowboardclub.co.uk/learn

siany - Feb 09, 2010 - 12:07 PM
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Reading that was brill, and its nice knowing not just I ended up using a lift pylon to stop...

Rhona30 - Feb 09, 2010 - 03:59 PM
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dunx wrote:

Read this!!

www.snowboardclub.co.uk/learn

I have my first lesson booked fro Friday and reading that was a big help.

Thank you.

MUMMYBEAR - Feb 09, 2010 - 06:39 PM
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Well first of all, I survived & having another lesson on Thursday. I'am affraid it another lesson 1 tho.
I run out of puff and could'nt get it to slide down the slope without going all over the place.
Was far to warm and was having problems with my gloves fitting over wrist guards.
I've fix the problem with the gloves and also will be wearing the right gear this time.
Motorcycle gear far to heavy for the old girl.
P.S I did get to ride the edge at the very last run, but it was a flook.
Had great fun and was smiling all the way back home.
I now know what I'am up againist and hopefully do better on Thursday.
Another P.S I think I was the oldest and was the only one not to go to level 2. Never mind Rome was'nt build in a day as they say. Embarassed

winterfunman - Feb 09, 2010 - 06:43 PM
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Hey dont worry all ppl learn at different speeds , better to repeat a level 1 and nail it then do a level 2 and possibly think its not for you

Glad you had fun ......................

siany - Feb 09, 2010 - 11:14 PM
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i did level 4 three times due to my fear of the main slope....

MUMMYBEAR - Feb 11, 2010 - 06:44 PM
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That's me going on to level 2. Very Happy

Villers - Feb 11, 2010 - 08:07 PM
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Yeah I wouldnt fancy doing lessons in my bike gear either, nowhere near being as breathable as I'd like, very heavy and doesnt lend itself to being flexible when its required.

You'll probably notice a big improvement with some lighter snowboard gear on.

Stick at it!! Smile

polo - Feb 11, 2010 - 09:15 PM
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MUMMYBEAR wrote:

That's me going on to level 2. Very Happy

Congrats man. More importantly, as long as you're having fun, that's all that matters.

MUMMYBEAR - Feb 11, 2010 - 10:05 PM
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Villers wrote:

Yeap a big improvement, a lot lighter indeed. Rolling Eyes

rachie - Feb 11, 2010 - 10:09 PM
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did you really wear full bike gear for a lesson?? Surprised

its restricting enough when your on a bike but when your trying to do up bindings etc with full padding on Confused

Anyway well done on the lessons Very Happy

MUMMYBEAR - Feb 12, 2010 - 03:11 PM
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rachie wrote:

did you really wear full bike gear for a lesson?? Surprised

its restricting enough when your on a bike but when your trying to do up bindings etc with full padding on Confused

Anyway well done on the lessons Very Happy

It was textiles not leathers, but yes I did. Embarassed

winterfunman - Feb 12, 2010 - 07:04 PM
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rachie wrote:

did you really wear full bike gear for a lesson?? Surprised

its restricting enough when your on a bike but when your trying to do up bindings etc with full padding on Confused

Anyway well done on the lessons Very Happy

only you wear your full leather rachie when RIDING Laughing

Villers - Feb 12, 2010 - 09:51 PM
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Ha ha I can only imagine what my race suit would be like on a snowboard, it weighs about half a stone as it is I'd be lucky to get off my arse! Oh and it would be freeeeeeeeeeeezin!!