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 Posted: May 03, 2011 - 11:26 AM
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Sangster
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Posted: May 04, 2011 - 09:26 AM
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Hey mini I ride with gaz. He told me about the pre-instructor training about 3 hours before it started so didn't get chance to go on it!
Do you know when the next batch of lessons is? I'm doing my instructor course in October at CFe
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Posted: May 04, 2011 - 09:37 AM
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Posted: May 04, 2011 - 09:48 AM
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Awesome, thanks dude  |
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Posted: May 10, 2011 - 02:56 PM
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Jakey wrote:
I see, because I got talking to an instructor at hemel who if I remember correctly had only been riding for like a year and yet she was qualified to teach. That's a lot of money doubt I'd go for it unless I was almost certain i'd be able to pass.
That wasn't me was it. I did my BASI after about a year of riding, well a year of riding properly. I had learnt and had a few goes on the dryslope a few years earlier.
So yes, it can be done in a year, if you put a little work in. I am not a natural at snowboarding by any means and I managed to pass  |
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winterfunman
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Posted: May 10, 2011 - 09:20 PM
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Ashnewnes
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Posted: Jun 02, 2011 - 11:37 PM
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Sorry guys I should have replies to this just been hectic lately. If you need any more advice than the loads that have been on here then just let me know. Not just saying it but if you cn get on any of our courses or sessions then that will give you a proper heads up. Anyone thats done a 1 or 2 day course with us prior to the level 1 has gone on to pass so we always aim to keep our 100% success rate.....
Also intersting when people say "BASI fied" way or riding, its one of my first lines when I do a level 1 that we will be looking at improving the riding and all the riding stuff we do on the course makes you a better rider.....we dont just do it because....we do because it makes you ride better and allows your body to work way better.....so try not to think of it as "basified" think of it as just riding better....
We got a sesh on Saturday PM at Cas (7-10) if you fancy some input......
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winterfunman
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Posted: Jun 03, 2011 - 10:10 PM
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Posted: Jun 21, 2011 - 01:17 PM
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Anyone completed the pre-instructor training course for Level 1 at Chill, what's it like, worth the money?. Also once you complete the BASI level 1 exam, how do you go about getting shadowing hours. Is it a case of just turning up at your local fridge and asking or do BASI provide any assistance in this ?
I particularly asked about shadowing because I may take the exam at a different dome from my local?
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Beanie1
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Posted: Jun 21, 2011 - 01:36 PM
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BASI doesn't specifically help, but will be happy to offer advice.
Even if you do your course at a different venue, your local slope will probably be happy to let you shadow - more quaified instructors means more part time instructors for them! Just give them a call and ask. |
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Posted: Jun 21, 2011 - 02:36 PM
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pre instructor at CFe is well worth it, 5 lessons for the price and will come along a load during them before the BASI 1. Probably done by Kev at CFe who may end up examining you (if you do it at CFe), so it's tips/advice direct from the horse-mouth, as it were...
Shadowing - all i know is CFe - need to phone up and arrange before-hand (so they can assign you to a lesson - if you just turn up then there might not be a suitable lesson running, or someone already shadowing it). They usually only let ppl shadowing for lvl2 to do the improver lessons, so before your lvl 1 (and the 35 hrs after) you'll probably be stuck with taster and beginner lessons (just thought I'd mention before you were expecting any time on the main-slope). Oh, and it's free, before you ask.
big BIG tip - get some shadowing in BEFORE taking the BASI 1, as much as possible... Part of the course is marked on teaching style (entertainment, safety, etc) and if you've already done a load of shadowing then you'll have a good foundation which will not only help you know what to say (and tips/analogies to use) but will build confidence before being in front of everyone going "um" and "erm" a lot... |
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Posted: Jun 21, 2011 - 07:25 PM
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I concur with everything which Derek has said.
The pre-instructor training is well worth it and well priced as the cost of buying lift passes for the time you get of pre-instructor training is pretty similar! You will cover a lot of what you do on the BASI Level 1 so it gives you a good heads up, and everyone who takes the pre-instructor training are very good. I would just advise do the pre-instructor training so it ends say a month before your BASI course, as this would give you time to practice the advice they give you on your personal performance.
Secondly with shadowing I didn't do any before my BASI course but i'd advise it to get tips and gather teaching techniques.
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Posted: Jun 21, 2011 - 11:14 PM
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Excellent responses, exactly what I was looking for. It's certainly made my mind up,
cheers guys.. |
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Jakey
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Posted: Jul 04, 2011 - 12:13 PM
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MissBint37 wrote:
Jakey wrote:
I see, because I got talking to an instructor at hemel who if I remember correctly had only been riding for like a year and yet she was qualified to teach. That's a lot of money doubt I'd go for it unless I was almost certain i'd be able to pass.
That wasn't me was it. I did my BASI after about a year of riding, well a year of riding properly. I had learnt and had a few goes on the dryslope a few years earlier.
So yes, it can be done in a year, if you put a little work in. I am not a natural at snowboarding by any means and I managed to pass
Do you have blonde hair? |
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Posted: Jul 04, 2011 - 08:29 PM
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