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jdavies1976 
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 Posted: Jan 30, 2012 - 11:14 AM
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| I learned to ski as a kid an in hindsight all I did was mimic the actions of the instructor without ever really understanding any of the theory or why I was doing what I was doing. Didn't take up snowboarding until my 20's and it's so much easier to learn something when you have the mental capacity to really understand the theoretical elements and why you're trying to do what the instructor is telling you do. |
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Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 12:21 AM
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Location: Les Gets & Portes du Soleil
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Whilst I agree completely that it should be about FUN, ( to be honest, whatever the age ) the reality is that for some 3yr olds learning to snowboard is what is fun for them!
From my experience, the trick with little peopletrying any new activity is to be able to go out for short session and not be pushed too hard. (often requiring a little patience and understanding from any involved adults) And its important to remember that if a 3 yr old wants to play in the snow a little, rather than clip on there skis / snowboard, they're still learning about the environment, and this is going to help their confidence.
This is often a little academic as it's so difficult to find Snb equipment to fit a 3yr old.
However, if your in Les Gets over the winter, and would like to discuss it further, please drop me a line.
Nathan. |
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Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 12:38 AM
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jdavies1976 wrote:
I learned to ski as a kid an in hindsight all I did was mimic the actions of the instructor without ever really understanding any of the theory or why I was doing what I was doing. Didn't take up snowboarding until my 20's and it's so much easier to learn something when you have the mental capacity to really understand the theoretical elements and why you're trying to do what the instructor is telling you do.
If your need is to understand what, why and how your board / ski's are working, then of course it's easier to take on that understanding as an adult.
However as when learning an activity as adults, the reason we need to understand what, why and how is usually so that we trust the action (or ourselves) enough to allow it to be effective. As kids often dont have the same levels of anxiety that we do, they learn to feel the actions naturally, and once they can feel it ( though they will make mistakes as we all do ) they'll generally increase there consistancy and relative skill levels (in relation to there physical capabilities) far more rapidly than the average adult.
Then as they reach an age of understanding, if they so desire it will be pretty simple to clarify what they're doing to make their equipment perform. |
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Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 09:01 AM
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I started ski lessons with my daughter when she turned three, and just to cover exactly what everyone els ehas said.... its definitely the way forward.
What I did find is that if you want to do anything within the UK then youre pretty much screwed as theres nowhere will teach a kid of that age to board.
I have looked into doing my BASI with one of the reasons being that I could then teach her myself, and still might do this, but to be honest if shes out on the snow on skis, having fun then why bring that to a halt.
You go away in Europe and theres kids of 3/4 flying down the slopes in long trains, or with their mam abd dad - thats what I want. If I know she is confident enough to get herself down a slope whist I messa round behind her on my board, I'd be stoked ... thats my kinda holiday!!!
That said, if she's still skiing at ten ....!?!?!
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Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 09:09 AM
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First post: Feb 15, 2011
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Location: Somewhere between the mountains and the sea.
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Grasping the concept of the technicalities of snowboarding makes a difference. My two boys started last year in Lapland and although the 7 y/o is far more active & sporty (skates & surfs) he had trouble getting his head round it, whereas the 11y/o (xbox & iPod) picked it up much quicker. I think skiing is probably less frustrating for younger ones.
Also, ESF in many resorts don't do lessons till 9 or 10 (although a few start younger).
On a side note, just got back from a week in La Norma. Booked group lessons for the kids but they were the only ones in their groups & had 1-to-1 for the whole week! Both doing reds by the end. I'd better up my game!
Very French resort, didn't hear another British voice for the whole week. Outside of the French school holidays it is dead. Didn't queue once. Cheap everything. Nothing more than 5 minutes walk away. Great for a family trip. |
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Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 09:55 AM
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First post: Oct 28, 2008
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Location: Haute Savoie
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useless even learning, if she's not sponsored by 3yrs of age she'll never turn pro  |
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Posted: Feb 16, 2012 - 09:10 AM
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First post: Jun 01, 2011
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Posted: Feb 16, 2012 - 10:55 AM
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| There's another kid to add to the "People I dislike" list. |
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Posted: Feb 16, 2012 - 11:04 AM
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First post: Feb 15, 2011
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Location: Somewhere between the mountains and the sea.
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Posted: Feb 25, 2012 - 07:28 PM
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Posted: Feb 25, 2012 - 07:33 PM
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Awesome. They need to put slides in the parks/domes!  |
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Posted: Feb 25, 2012 - 10:48 PM
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First post: Nov 20, 2011
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| I'm gonna get my boy skiing first at 4 and then wait until he is atleast 10 before getting him on a board my daughter on the other hand ain't interested one bit |
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Posted: Feb 27, 2012 - 02:47 PM
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First post: Oct 06, 2011
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Location: Mansfield
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| Thinking of sending my 3 year old daughter on the Sno Cubs lesson at CAS, has anyone on here put their kids on this lesson? If so is it any good? Any advice? |
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