Rip Off Warning! Just after publishing this recent article on the high prices at Snozone, we heard this little story.
An experienced boarder recently took to the slopes of Milton Keynes. On the desk he was asked about his ability. He said he had done all the lessons at Tamworth. When asked about Pomas he said he'd never used them.

Snozone then tried to charge him £25 for a short lesson on how to use the Poma. This guy had travelled three hours from North Wales for heaven's sake.

What are Snozone up to? Surely, it was their choice to use Pomas, so they shouldn't be penalising people who have never used them. There's hardly of these things left in the world anyway. Shouldn't they provide this "service" for free? Where did £25 come from? I mean once you're on you're on, what does the "tutor" do? Follow you up encouraging you or service the other 15 sops behind you who have all paid £25?

The guy managed to talk his way out of the "offer" and found the Poma no trouble at all. We encourage you all to lie if you've never used a Poma. If you're not confident, then just spend a few minutes watching other users...

1. Unstrap your back binding.
2. Scoot into place.
3. Grab the moving button from behind you.
4. Stick it between your legs as quick as you can.
5. Stick your free foot on your stomp pad (that's what they're for).
6. Hold on to the pole with one or two hands.
7. Lean back a little and sit on the button.
8. Keep the board flat.
9. Relax! As with all boarding, this is the key.
10. For extra balance, trail your rear hand behind you.
11. If you lose your balance, use your free foot to regain your balance.
12. Once over the top lip, remove the button and keep hold of it whilst it pulls you onto the top of the slope.
13. Let go of the button before it drags you down the slope.
14. Mind it doesn't ---- you or somebody else on the head.
15. Write out a cheque for £25 made payable to "The Boarder".

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