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Welcome to the website of Snowboard Club UK.
Launched in April 1997, the site grew to become the definitive UK resource for information on slopes, events, riders and more.
We love snowboarding. Our aim is to keep you informed and get you involved both on and off the hill.
Our online and offline communities are friendly and enthusiastic. Create a free account and start building your profile.
Club Membership
Our Club launched in October 2004 to enable UK riders to get more from their snowboarding. Our members save £100s on equipment, holidays and slope time.
Club Bashes are a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and have a laugh on the slopes in the UK and abroad.
In 2015, Action Sports Club launched, providing more discounts across more sports for all members.
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Joining the Club will have you saving money quickly across many sports. If you snowboard, save £35 on a new snowboard, £50 on a week away, £20 on an avalanche transceiver and £5 per session at your local indoor slope... It soon adds up!
Join the Club for just £15 a year.
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You'll find heaps of wisdom throughout the website, but we'll point you at the wisest bits here.
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Snowboard Terrain
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The Forum is a place for the exchange of opinion and information. Friendly and moderated with a light touch.
Terrain - Slope Safety
General Slope UseSnowboarding and skiing have some unwritten rules for making the sport more fun for everybody. We think they're common sense, but sometimes it's worth spelling them out so we can all get the most from our time on the slopes. |
Obey all signs and instructionsThey are there for ALL slope users safety. They're not just there to spoil your fun. |
Respect other slope usersWe all have to start at some point, give beginners room to pick up the skills. Snowboarders and skiers take different lines down the slope and have different blind spots. The down slope rider always has right of way. |
Stop, look and listenAlways stop at the side or bottom of the slope. No-one likes being clobbered from behind. |
Control your speed and directionIf you can't, then you are endangering yourself and others. Ask the slope about a lesson, you'll progress a lot quicker. |
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Park UseFreestyle snowboarding and skiing includes the use of halfpipes, quarterpipes, spines, boxes, rails and kickers. These "hits" are provided for your enjoyment and offer a challenging chance to progress your riding. However, use of this slope's freestyle hits, like skiing and snowboarding generally, expose you to the risk of serious injury. These guidelines are intended to reduce this risk to you and other slope users. |
Wear protective gearHelmets can save your life. Back protectors can prevent permanent injury. Impact shorts and wrist guards can prevent weeks away from the slopes due to injuries. |
Start small and build upGrab, grind, tweak and spin within your ability and progress when you're ready. Ask more experienced riders for help if you're struggling. |
Wait your turnSurely your mother told you "manners cost nothing". Let people know when you're "dropping in" so you get the hit to yourself. |
Look before you leapCheck the speed of the slope, the size of a hit and its landing zone. Make sure the previous rider has cleared the landing zone. |
Clear the landing zonePretty obvious really. If you fall, try to clear the landing zone as soon as possible, especially if it is blind from up slope. |
You can click on the small images above to download hi-res versions, but the images remain the property of Action Sports Club Limited, so before you use them publicly or for any commercial purpose, please seek our permission.
If any "UK" slopes would like the full printed and laminated versions of these as two posters, then we can provide these free of charge.