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Post subject: Freestyle Camps... Good Idea? Which ones to go for/avoid?
 Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 10:55 AM
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Thinking about going on a freestyle camp this year, in Europe...
Anyone been on any? Which ones would you recommend to go on/avoid...
All and any advice/comments/pointers appreciated!!! |
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Post subject: RE: Freestyle Camps... Good Idea? Which ones to go for/avoid
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 12:10 PM
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| Definitely have a look at the Just Snowboard camps, the instruction was top notch and everything about the accommodation etc was awesome! I also did Our Camp last winter, if I had to pick one to go back to it would be Just Snowboard every time. |
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Insano_Deyno
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Post subject: RE: Freestyle Camps... Good Idea? Which ones to go for/avoid
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 12:12 PM
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I think you get out as much as you put in on these camps. The instructors are very accommodating so make yourself a list of goals and talk them over with the guys and I'm sure they'll know how best to put you on the path to them.
They can sort out your technique but confidence is your biggest asset! |
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SquishyBG
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Post subject: Re: RE: Freestyle Camps... Good Idea? Which ones to go for/a
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 12:22 PM
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Insano_Deyno wrote:
confidence is your biggest asset!
A philosophy to live by when it comes to snowboarding!  |
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jon888
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Post subject: Re: RE: Freestyle Camps... Good Idea? Which ones to go for/a
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 12:44 PM
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Insano_Deyno wrote:
I think you get out as much as you put in on these camps. The instructors are very accommodating so make yourself a list of goals and talk them over with the guys and I'm sure they'll know how best to put you on the path to them.
They can sort out your technique but confidence is your biggest asset!
Have you been on any of the camps?
Cheers for your comments!! |
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jon888
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Post subject: Re: RE: Freestyle Camps... Good Idea? Which ones to go for/a
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 12:47 PM
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SquishyBG wrote:
Definitely have a look at the Just Snowboard camps, the instruction was top notch and everything about the accommodation etc was awesome! I also did Our Camp last winter, if I had to pick one to go back to it would be Just Snowboard every time.
What made Just Snowboard camps good? Did you learn a lot from the camp, or was it just great fun with great people? Or both?!
All info helps!!! Cheers! |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Freestyle Camps... Good Idea? Which ones to go f
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 01:00 PM
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| I went on a Maverix camp locally. I'd definately like to do a summer camp next year! Went off the reviews on here and the scheduling. |
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SquishyBG
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Freestyle Camps... Good Idea? Which ones to go f
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 01:08 PM
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| Both! The camp was split into ability groups, the instruction was well structured and superbly delivered, we had a combination of lessons and guiding sessions so that we also had opportunity to put what we'd been learning into practice, the chalets and food were top notch and the whole group got on really well and I think we were all a positive influence on each other (I promise I don't work for them btw!!). Just the overall vibe of the week was awesome and I learnt loads. |
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Jacey
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Posted: Sep 07, 2010 - 10:47 PM
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When thinking about which camp to go on, have a think about what you want to get out of it and what your preferred learning style is. That should help you narrow the options down as not all freestyle camps offer the same thing.
 Do you just want a fun holiday, the chance to meet some top people and an easy way to go on holiday on your own?
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Do you want to really focus on your freestyle skills whilst having fun at the same time?
Do you like to learn in a casual way, picking up hints and tips and getting lots of encouragement and support to keep trying your own way?
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Do you want to learn in a structured way and understand the theory behind the technique and get critical evaluations?
Do you want to go in the winter season and shred all day (generally more expensive)
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in the summer when you generally ride in the morning (generally cheaper and gives you a summer fix) and then do some other activities in the afternoon?
Finally, do you want to learn in a mixed or single sex group? And do you make this decision based on what will be more fun vs where you'll learn best?
In my opinion, there's a big difference between pro-rider run camps and instructor run camps. From trial and error I discovered I performed much better under the guidance of experienced instructors. I had more confidence when they could give me detailed explanations of what I needed to do and then pinpoint exactly what I needed to change when I did it wrong. The pros I had coach me were super people and a lot of fun, but I didn't learn a thing from them. They could do amazing demos but couldn't begin to "teach" me and that's what I needed.
For everyone who's like me though, there'll be a similar number of those who will prefer the pro-rider approach every time. It really is a matter of personal choice.
A few European options for you to consider:
Instructor led camps
Just Camps - by Mint Snowboard School
Definition Camp
Alliance Snowboard School Camps
Maverix Camps
McNab Camps
Snowparking
I'm sure there's a regular instructor camp in Bulgaria/Slovakia that I've forgotten... If I remember I'll add them in an edit or I'm sure they'll shout up before too long...
Pro Rider camps
Animal Camp
Our Camp
Roxy Snow Camp
One Snowboarding Camp
Girlie Camps
Step On
I've got personal experience of Alliance, Definition and Our Camp. I'll definitely return to both Alliance and Definition for more in the future and can't thank those guys for the influence they've had on my riding.
Whatever you decide, I've never met anyone who didn't have a lot of fun on a camp or who failed to meet some really great people, so I'm sure you'll have a ball no matter which camp you go on. |
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Posted: Sep 07, 2010 - 11:21 PM
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| i'd definately rate the maverix camps. went away with them in the summer and i came back feeling 300000 times more confident on a board as well as having all the fun and meeting new people. The coaching is always top notch with them, but they can demo everything too. |
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Posted: Sep 08, 2010 - 08:01 AM
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First post: Feb 25, 2005
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| I too went on the Maverix summer camp. Great week and fantastic instruction ! As Sian said the the coaching is first class and delivered in such a way that even I could understand it ! Definately recomend them. Great laugh off the mountain too. |
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