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How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Author:jez
posts : 629 (Expert)Date : 01-13-13 19:18How long to go from skiing to boarding?
I am thinking of spending a bit of time boarding this holiday. I did get to the point of doing linked turns years ago when I did half and half but then we had kids, didn't go for 10 years and then I stuck to skiing when I restarted.
I am a competent skier, and comfortable on or off piste but loved the boarding and really want to try it again.
How long might it take to pick it up again? Should I spend hours of my precious 1 week of snow holiday sitting on my arse, risking my ...
I am a competent skier, and comfortable on or off piste but loved the boarding and really want to try it again.
How long might it take to pick it up again? Should I spend hours of my precious 1 week of snow holiday sitting on my arse, risking my ...
I am thinking of spending a bit of time boarding this holiday. I did get to the point of doing linked turns years ago when I did half and half but then we had kids, didn't go for 10 years and then I stuck to skiing when I restarted.
I am a competent skier, and comfortable on or off piste but loved the boarding and really want to try it again.
How long might it take to pick it up again? Should I spend hours of my precious 1 week of snow holiday sitting on my arse, risking my wrists/jaw, getting frustrated when I could be anywhere I like on the mountain?
I thought about it last year but bottled it. What would the best way of going about it if I did give it another chance?
Oh - and the worst thing - I NEVER NEVER NEVER got button lifts!
Thanks in advance - jez (coming out of the closet)
I am a competent skier, and comfortable on or off piste but loved the boarding and really want to try it again.
How long might it take to pick it up again? Should I spend hours of my precious 1 week of snow holiday sitting on my arse, risking my wrists/jaw, getting frustrated when I could be anywhere I like on the mountain?
I thought about it last year but bottled it. What would the best way of going about it if I did give it another chance?
Oh - and the worst thing - I NEVER NEVER NEVER got button lifts!
Thanks in advance - jez (coming out of the closet)
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
I suggest you go and see a doctor quickly before you lose the force Luke, I mean Jez !
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Not sure how long it will take but I have never got button lifts either. If you really have it in your head then just do it even if its to just get it out your system.re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Don't be like that! ;-) We are all snow and mountain lovers. In my book it's not one plank v two plank. It's sensible, respectful people v selfish idiots. There are some of each in both groups.
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
well Jez,I skied for 11 years then did a snowboard
taster and never looked back, within 2 years I was a better boarder than skier........ I still take both with me but im now a boarder
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Cheers BB,What do you think made you a better boarder than skier? Was the different technique something that suited you?
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Don't worry Jez, when I get there we'll sit down with a beer, have a nice long chat and try to put your thoughts right.
Mick
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
it must have been,also I think being a good skier is all about style
being a good boarder is all about having fun and pushing yourself
imho
