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PiefaceUK 
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn
 Posted: Aug 08, 2008 - 07:53 AM
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First post: Aug 03, 2008
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| Ah right, now it just sounds awful. |
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dunx
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn
Posted: Aug 08, 2008 - 09:19 AM
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First post: Oct 07, 2004
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But probably still better than Dendix. SnowFlex has my vote.
For people who have a problem remembering that Dendix is called, just remember that it was actually invented by Dennis Dixon. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn
Posted: Aug 08, 2008 - 09:26 AM
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First post: Feb 20, 2007
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Location: That snowboarding hotbed, Norfolk
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| That is an interesting fact. Thanks Dunx. Personally I prefer Dendix to Snowflex, but that's prob just cos that's what I;m used to. I just find it easier to keep an edge on the stuff! |
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Branny
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn
Posted: Aug 08, 2008 - 04:55 PM
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First post: Oct 11, 2004
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Location: Is in the U freakin' K
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn
Posted: Aug 08, 2008 - 06:56 PM
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First post: Dec 24, 2006
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Location: Clydebank
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Good work there TZ. You've the bug and I you'll be progressing in no time if you immerse yourself in all things "sideways".
If I may just make a wee consideration regarding gear. When buying kit, buy big. Remember that you'll need a full range of body flex and movement. Windmill and bend your arms to make sure your sleeves don't shoot up past your elbows, squat with your legs apart, checking for room at your knees, thighs and bum and touch your toes, checking that your jacket doesn't come away from the top of your pants. Also important is that you will most likely invest in crash protection. This'll be ass-pads for under your trousers and wrist guards for under your gloves, possibly even a back protector for under your jacket, as well as thermal layers for when you're outdoors.
I suppose every freak is individual but I'm a size up in everything compared to what I might buy for everyday (non-sporting), winter gear. eg I'm a skinny 6 foot guy with a 34 inch waist but I wear L or XL jacket and XL pants for riding. |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn
Posted: Sep 02, 2008 - 09:09 PM
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First post: Sep 02, 2008
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Location: Southampton
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| sorry too point out mistakes but you missed out the Southampton alpine centre |
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TZ
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn
Posted: Sep 03, 2008 - 08:12 PM
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First post: Aug 03, 2008
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That's alright, but it's not on the list of slopes because I only listed indoor slopes, there are plenty of outdoor slopes throughou UK, Southampton alpine centre wouldn't be the only one
Thanks for the input though |
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winterfunman
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginner (
Posted: Sep 03, 2008 - 08:51 PM
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First post: Apr 20, 2008
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Location: BANSKO ..........Bulgaria
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That gloves are mandatory in Chill Factore
This i so your hand sdont get cold when your waiting to get through the stupid ticket gates or only one poma is working |
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winterfunman
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginner (
Posted: Sep 03, 2008 - 08:51 PM
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First post: Apr 20, 2008
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That gloves are mandatory in Chill Factore
This i so your hand sdont get cold when your waiting to get through the stupid ticket gates or only one poma is working |
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TZ
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn
Posted: Sep 03, 2008 - 08:57 PM
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First post: Aug 03, 2008
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Looool, I need to get to Chill Factore and see what's so bad abouy it
Btw I did already added that:
"...Gloves really are necessary gear for snowboarding (NOTE: you're not allowed to enter the slope in Sno!Zones, Chill Factore or the Snowdome without gloves!)... "
But thanks all the same |
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mcormack
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Post subject: which board?
Posted: Nov 18, 2008 - 03:19 PM
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First post: Nov 18, 2008
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| Hi. I've tried boarding bfore and really enjoyed it, however I borrowed a board etc. Which board is best for me / I'm 5' 11 '', female . Please help as not long before I go !! |
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dashie
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Post subject: RE: which board?
Posted: Nov 18, 2008 - 03:33 PM
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First post: Sep 24, 2007
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Location: stockport/dundee
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| A rental one! |
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Post subject: Re: which board?
Posted: Nov 20, 2008 - 05:00 PM
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mcormack wrote:
Hi. I've tried boarding bfore and really enjoyed it, however I borrowed a board etc. Which board is best for me / I'm 5' 11 '', female . Please help as not long before I go !!
Yep, the hire centre will tell you. As a general rule your middle of the road snowboard should end up somewhere between your chin and your nose when stood on its end in front of you.
And if you're female you'll need a girly looking one  |
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Shroom
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn
Posted: Nov 28, 2008 - 04:37 PM
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First post: Oct 06, 2008
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Location: North West
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I'm a noob (ish) myself and i've found that the most important thing you can take with you on the slopes is confidence. Not cocky-ness mind, that'll end up in pain!
I wear a lid, wristguards and impact shorts whether i'm at CFe or on holiday. If you're not wearing said protection and you hurt yourself bad you may be put off carrying on. Which sucks if you've paid to go away. Also hurting your coccix is really bad as there is nothing you can do about it and considering you use your butt to sit/walk/etc it's best to be safe then sorry, i wear mens Red impact shorts as they have a plastic coccix guard (But each too his own, am not recommending any brands here). Also with wrist guards, you don't have to be going at any speed to snap your wrist. So my advise it to just wear em.
I've got too pair of boots #3 before i feel really and truly confortable and in the space of using them twice in one week i've finally nailed my carving. Your boots are so important so while you are hiring your gear, it's wise to test out a few different sizes/brands. I bought a 4.5 pair of Salomon Ivys, too loose, size 4 DC Judges, too tight, size 4 Ivys BINGO!!! It really is trial and error! I got my new ones fitted at Subvert (who measured my feet and told me i was a 3.5 so a size 4 should be perfect), definately a good idea!
Most of all though remember, don't take yourself too seriously, EVERYBODY FALLS! A mate of mine once said if you don't fall you're not trying.
And have fun, cos thats why we do it right?
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n0va
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Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a be
Posted: Dec 15, 2008 - 12:46 AM
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First post: Dec 14, 2008
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Branny wrote:
real men ride dendix
How about snow?
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