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How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Author:WFM
posts : 177 (Intermediate)Date : 01-13-13 20:57re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Pop to a local dome and have a refresher snowboard lesson or two .Dont be put off by some of the small minded skiers on here , they spent more time sat chatting over a hot chocolate and telling ppl what they have done, can do etc , than actually doing it
We all love the mountains
Bladers are the ones you need to be wary of
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Jez, the great thing about snowboarding is you never forget it like riding a bike. you'll be a bit rusty but relax into it and your flow will come back, if you've linked turns in the past i wouldn't bother with the lessons and just go for it. I would probably stick to one or the other or you might find yourself mixing the both together and that could get messy. Good luck with it Jez!
Paul.
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A little practice at a snow dome would do you the world of good prior to Boro.
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Take a couple of 4 hour slots at the snow dome to get back into it. Worked for me.
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Hey Delboy - thanks for he advice. My comment was not directed to you it was tounge in cheek to Steve.Everyone else - thanks for the advice. There is no snow dome near here so might have to book a couple of hours with Bobby!
Mick - I'll just have to do it on Sunday before you arrive!
Cheers. Jez
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i have to ask wot ya sking for anywayre: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
Most wrong with sking. It's what I learnt to do. I tried a board in the early 90s but that literally try it with no instruction. Of course it was a disaster. Did a 50/50 holiday but then had to break from snow holiday due to kids. When I came back to skiing then I just wanted to make the most of my time and money so stuck with what I knew as I can ski pretty much anything most 1 week recreational skiers are going to come across.Just always hankered after boarding...
re: How long to go from skiing to boarding?
I'd really put the effort into getting to a snowdome if i was you. Or if absolutely impossible the even a dry ski slope if they have that carpet bristle stuff - but DO NOT bother if they only have dendrex (the fish net stuff) - it is terrible and really dangerous for boarders and will do more harm than good.
The reason I say this is because i know a few skiers who have tried to learn to board. In several cases they've spent a day and a half falling over on a board and given up. It's fine if ...
The reason I say this is because i know a few skiers who have tried to learn to board. In several cases they've spent a day and a half falling over on a board and given up. It's fine if ...
I'd really put the effort into getting to a snowdome if i was you. Or if absolutely impossible the even a dry ski slope if they have that carpet bristle stuff - but DO NOT bother if they only have dendrex (the fish net stuff) - it is terrible and really dangerous for boarders and will do more harm than good.
The reason I say this is because i know a few skiers who have tried to learn to board. In several cases they've spent a day and a half falling over on a board and given up. It's fine if you can't ski either - but if you can then you spent the whole time that you're falling over thinking how much better it would be to be on skis and that you're wasting your holiday - especially if you are with friends who are off skiing the reds and blacks.
Matt
The reason I say this is because i know a few skiers who have tried to learn to board. In several cases they've spent a day and a half falling over on a board and given up. It's fine if you can't ski either - but if you can then you spent the whole time that you're falling over thinking how much better it would be to be on skis and that you're wasting your holiday - especially if you are with friends who are off skiing the reds and blacks.
Matt
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Cheers Matt...
Snow dome too far unfortunately. Southampton has a dry slope but it's old school fish net and I don't fancy breaking my wrists before I go skiing!
I did a 50/50 boarding holiday the last year before we had kids (13 years ago) and was doing linked turns so I am kinda hoping I might get some of that back and not have to spend hours on my arse.
You're right though - if all I do is fall over for days then I will regret not just sticking to skis and flying all over the ...
Snow dome too far unfortunately. Southampton has a dry slope but it's old school fish net and I don't fancy breaking my wrists before I go skiing!
I did a 50/50 boarding holiday the last year before we had kids (13 years ago) and was doing linked turns so I am kinda hoping I might get some of that back and not have to spend hours on my arse.
You're right though - if all I do is fall over for days then I will regret not just sticking to skis and flying all over the ...
Cheers Matt...
Snow dome too far unfortunately. Southampton has a dry slope but it's old school fish net and I don't fancy breaking my wrists before I go skiing!
I did a 50/50 boarding holiday the last year before we had kids (13 years ago) and was doing linked turns so I am kinda hoping I might get some of that back and not have to spend hours on my arse.
You're right though - if all I do is fall over for days then I will regret not just sticking to skis and flying all over the hill.
What I do know is that there are some really good instructors such as Bobby at Hunters and I reckon a half day 1 on 1 might be all it takes to get going again - but then again I might be kidding myself!
Snow dome too far unfortunately. Southampton has a dry slope but it's old school fish net and I don't fancy breaking my wrists before I go skiing!
I did a 50/50 boarding holiday the last year before we had kids (13 years ago) and was doing linked turns so I am kinda hoping I might get some of that back and not have to spend hours on my arse.
You're right though - if all I do is fall over for days then I will regret not just sticking to skis and flying all over the hill.
What I do know is that there are some really good instructors such as Bobby at Hunters and I reckon a half day 1 on 1 might be all it takes to get going again - but then again I might be kidding myself!
