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Post subject: Ability required for MK Sno!Academy / freestyle night
 Posted: Apr 02, 2008 - 02:08 PM
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Hi all - my first post, woohoo 
Anyway, my question is: What standard is required for a sno!academy coaching session? It says must be able to confidently link turns - which could be interpreted in different ways.
I've completed my lessons and had 1 week boarding in Andorra ( with lessons ). I'm confident riding forwards, although I know my technique needs some work ( twisting my body and throwing my arms about ). I've tried jumping off some small moguls / kickers and I'm learning to ride switch but turns still feel scary!
Would I be out of my depth going along to a freestyle night at MK?
Also, is it possible just to ride and avoid the rails and jumps if you don't want to do them ( I'm planning to go with some friends and we're of differing abilities ).
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Gina_Schmugle101
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Post subject: RE: Ability required for MK Sno!Academy / freestyle night
Posted: Apr 05, 2008 - 12:07 PM
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A freestyle night at MK is pretty much like a normal night but with a few things on the slope. Some people may find it a bit intimidating at first but everyone i've ever met riding at MK is lovely and friendly!
If you're already learning switch then i don't think you'd be out of your depth at all. The sno!academy i think just means, if you can meet recreational standard. You don't have to hit the rails and stuff but the standard of riding is a little bit higher than a normal recreational session which makes it easier to progress. |
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Post subject: RE: Ability required for MK Sno!Academy / freestyle night
Posted: Apr 06, 2008 - 12:52 PM
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| You'll be fine for the Thursday night session. As Gina said you don't have to hit the toys, and the guys there that coach are a good bunch and will happily offer hints and tips. |
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Post subject: RE: Ability required for MK Sno!Academy / freestyle night
Posted: Apr 07, 2008 - 01:43 PM
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| Thanks guys! I'll definately be going along to a freestyle session soon |
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Post subject: RE: Ability required for MK Sno!Academy / freestyle night
Posted: Apr 07, 2008 - 09:37 PM
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| No probs, throw up a message when you're heading over and if I'm around I'll come down and say hi |
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Post subject: RE: Ability required for MK Sno!Academy / freestyle night
Posted: Apr 07, 2008 - 09:57 PM
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| Yer was about to say that! |
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