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Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes

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Kinda

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Total Votes : 55

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Dinalli

Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a be

Posted: Feb 20, 2010 - 10:37 PM

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sophieturner00 wrote:

I would also like to know any advice on ankle injuries!? I am currently nursing a broken ankle and I am SO keen to get back on the slopes but I know its a long road to recovery...

Is an ankle support a good idea?? I've also bought some firm boots (was considering them before the accident - if only..!) I'm just lost - I dont know the best approach to getting back on the mountain!! HELP!

Couple of years ago 3 months before doing a season I tore pretty much every ligament going in my ankle to the point it would have been better to break it. Needless to say i was worried i was not going to be able to snowboard.

However a good physio and taking your time and not pushing it too hard at first are all good things.

Get hold of a therma band if you can and do some ankle excersises, this helped a lot.

Strangley snowboarding actually helped in my recovery, as you have to use it all the time snowboarding. I just didnt push it too hard to start with.

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Posted: Mar 04, 2010 - 11:39 PM

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Good starting guide, I would say if you have friends into it and are way better than you just ride with them if they don't mind going on some of the crappier slopes. Learnt quite fast from trying to keep up with my mates

otang

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Posted: Mar 18, 2010 - 09:25 AM

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Great that ur all helpin all the beginners, but I don't see or read much in the mags about progressing. Yeah I see lots how to do tricks etc, but not how to turn better or land ur first jump or kicker. it would be good see a section in the mags for this.

sparty

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Posted: Mar 20, 2010 - 01:46 PM

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Just stumbled upon this site while doing some research into snowboarding for beginners. I've just turned 41 and for my birthday I asked for, and received, snowboarding lessons!. So. on tuesday I take the plunge into the unknown at chill factore. I've got a full day booked so hopefully by the end of it I should at least be able to stand up Very Happy

. The information I've read on here is very good and has gien me a better insight into what to expect on Tuesday. I'll keep you posted.

Jameson

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Posted: Mar 20, 2010 - 04:31 PM

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Hope it goes well, Sparty.

I'm a complete newbie and found this guide really useful.

I'm saving up for a course of lessons but in the meantime I've got hold of a mountain board and I've been having fun falling off that all week.

sparty

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Posted: Mar 24, 2010 - 08:38 AM

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Well, I did it. I'm now officially a level 3 beginner. What a fantastic day. I was absolutely knackered and sore by the end of it, but it was all worth it. I can highly recommend getting lessons. I'm now looking forward to going again, can't wait Very Happy

fen01

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Posted: Mar 25, 2010 - 09:54 PM

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Jameson wrote:

if you collect TESCO clubcard vouchers, or know anyone that does, they are doing a deal on 4 x 1hr lessons at any of the snozone slopes for £25 worth of vouchers. dont worry i dont work fro TESCo, have done this deal myself

sparty

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Posted: Mar 26, 2010 - 03:08 PM

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I do collect Tesco vouchers but I don't believe there's a snozone anywhere near me.

Ramirez

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Posted: Mar 26, 2010 - 04:07 PM

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sparty wrote:

I do collect Tesco vouchers but I don't believe there's a snozone anywhere near me.

If your having lessons at Chillfactore I'm assuming you're near Manchester so your nearest SnoZone is Castleford. BTW the tesco vouchers are only for lessons 1-4, so your whole day lesson at Chillfactore should hopefully get you to this level anyway.

Keep an eye on the Clubcard website though as last year when it was out of season you could get 2hr's slope time with them.

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Posted: Mar 27, 2010 - 08:35 AM

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Thanks Ramirez, I didn't realise castleford was a snozone, just know it as xscape. 'snowboarding sparty', yeah I like that Laughing

tomtea

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Posted: May 02, 2010 - 11:34 AM

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Ola! People. I'm new and pretty excited about learning, did anyone give any advice RE: learn in a day or in a few sessions?

I want to jump straight in a do a day but will I be able to last a whole day session after a few hours of beginer slams?

milky228

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Posted: May 02, 2010 - 07:53 PM

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Waterproof clothes are for mountains admit it, i did my last lesson in baggy jeans and a hoodie infact i've seen people do first lessons in jeans. I sit down to do my bindings and always keep a pair of trousers handy in the locker but never had to change then again only done one recreational :/ Cool

Archelon

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Posted: May 06, 2010 - 01:02 PM

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tomtea wrote:

I did the whole day lesson and I found it really good, but you have to have a certain level of fitness. I wouldn't worry too much about falling over as you will but they teach you how to do it properly and you won't be going fast enough to do major damage. Do invest in some crash shorts though and maybe some wrist guards as these will help a great deal. The problem with the day lesson is it's very tiring; I am quite fit and I found it completely exhausting - a few of the people even left early. Despite that, I would recommend it - as you want to do it anyway, just go for it!

Oh, and don't wear jeans.... Rolling Eyes

tomtea

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Posted: May 06, 2010 - 11:43 PM

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Sound, I'm fairly fit so I don't think a day will be too hard...just depends on whether the lady wants to do a day or a few hours. Yeah, I've got waterproofs an ting been skiing quite a few times so they'll do for the meanwhile. I'm dying to get back on a board, should really dig the skateboard out and a ride around.

ocelot0411

Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: How to get into snowboarding as a beginn

Posted: Aug 11, 2010 - 08:03 AM

First post: Aug 11, 2010
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This is really helpful thanks. Just one thing, when you say snow board boots are the most important and good fit is essential, do you mean you are better off with slightly tight ones than too much movement? You see in shoes I would be a 4 but in snowboard boots a four is tight and a five has my feet sliding around so i am guessing 4.5's, or do I live with the snugness of a 4?

Thanks

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