With the long-hoped for plans of an impressive indoor slope on the SSV site in tatters, it seems Sheffield has at long last started getting some of the attention it so richly needed. With the only permanent halfpipe in the UK, the Snowflex / Dendix slope has been home to many of the UK's top riders and has spawned the likes of Dom Harington to name just one.

Firstly, the slope have purchased at airbag, which is on its way. Delivery is in two weeks with some staff training for a week and then grand opening on the weekend of March 21st/22nd. Initially the Bag will be sited at the base of the main Dendix slope less than 10m from the bar and balcony so some great photo opportunities. Groundworks are underway to give the airbag its own run in. Eventual plans are for it to be usable on the same run in for boards, skis, blades, bikes and skateboards.


Robin EdwardsManagement at SSV now include Robin Edwards, a local rider with some cool tricks in his back pocket. He has taken it on board to catch up on the slope maintenance and is replacing worn pieces of Snowflex on an almost daily basis. The quarter pipe has been 50% re-covered and the run out at the base of the Snowflex park has all been replaced, plus some small patches on the nursery slope.

Coaching

There is also now free coaching in place, Monday evenings for general riding and beginner progression 7 - 9. There will be three instructors on the slope to be approached, friendly faces to help out if needed and no extra cost over slope time.

On Sunday afternoons Robin will be running freestyle coaching sessions.

SCUK members can get a free half day pass at SSV and also save up to 20% on slope time. Discount details here.

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