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snowbadger
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Post subject: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
 Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:13 AM
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Hey all,
ive seen many folks chatting about beginner freestyle courses but i was wondering if there are any general improver courses (pref milton keynes or perhaps hemel) that just generally look at making sure your basic technique is sound. I can link turns fine and I was looking to move onto some flatland tricks but i want to get my basics sorted first.
Does anyone know of any courses that are aimed at 1) improving basic riding technique 2) looking to get riders started at flatland tricks e.g ollies / being able to land of small mogul style jumps.
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:21 AM
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Haven't been yet but Day 1 of the definition course that I should be attending on the 5th of Nov at MK, is split with coaching riding skills and flat land on saturday morning and the boxes/rails in the afternoon.
I also saw that Maverix do a flatland half day, but again I've never been! |
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:26 AM
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| i dont think ill be anywhere near tryin to do boxes etc just yet, but would def like the idea of a whole day of riding skills and flatland.. i wanna get them sussed before i knacker myself on a box/rail |
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ace_mcgraw
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:28 AM
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dewei
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:29 AM
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I did day 2 of the Definition course (flatground tricks are covered on Day 1).
I certainly can recommend them. Friendly constructive style at your level.
Many people here swear by Maverix (which I have not tried yet). Their half day sessions might be more suitable for you. Onyx is another, they also have their fans. |
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:31 AM
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| looks like maverix do the flat land stuff.. any ideas for a general improver course to nail down basic technique ? |
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dewei
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:37 AM
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If you do not mind going to Tamworth, snowboard coach uk do evening improver sessions 1st Sunday of the month. I've been on 2 sessions and it is where I learnt to carve with a good riding stance (I subsequently acquired bad habits - another session is due I think). I can fully recommend the session who is taken by Andy Bridgman.
PS. They actually have sessions in MK and HH as well. Check their website. |
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Last edited by dewei on Oct 19, 2011 - 10:45 AM; edited 1 time in total
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snowbadger
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Post subject: Re: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:44 AM
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dewei wrote:
If you do not mind going to Tamworth, snowboard coach uk do evening impprover sessions 1st Sunday of the month. I've been on 2 sessions and it is where I learnt to carve with a good riding stance (I subsequently acquired bad habits - another session is due I think). I can fully recommend the session who is taken by Andy Bridgman.
thanks for the info.. dont suppose u have the link to hand for the sunday sessions.. i cant find it on their website
EDIT: Dont worry ive found it |
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Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:48 AM
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 10:49 AM
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 05:52 PM
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hit up the guys at Onyx, Baden and his team have sorted me out on many an occasion. Either have a look at the green freestyle course, or get him to sort out a private session for you, he's done awesome things for my (and a lot of the other guys on here's) basic technique and will mix it up with some flatland for you if that's what you fancy. There are probably a few people on here who would be up for joining you for that matter  |
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siany
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 07:15 PM
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The ollies and flatland course from Maverix will do exactly what you said. Look at your riding first to see how you can be more efficient on your board, then move onto flatland style stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE24z9tIQGg
A recent vid from MK.
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 08:18 PM
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cheers siany.. quite a few mates rave about freestyle courses.. but only a small portion of the day looks at getting your basic technique totally sussed..
prob is most of them have carried bad habits (their own words) through from the days when they first started, something i want to avoid before i start doing tricks |
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 09:35 PM
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jacks
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Post subject: RE: Improver/ Beginner Flatland Courses
Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 06:10 PM
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| Definition are running a riding tips and tricks course at Hemel on the 13th Nov. They are awesome and have done so much for my riding. |
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