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Lessons or not... Thats the question!
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 01-04-08 14:20Lessons or not... Thats the question!
Hi all,
I have been skiing for the last couple of years running and i am coming over to Borovets on the 19th Jan with some mates.... Here it comes.... Question is should i have a couple of lessons when i get to Borovets OR just go with the flow!
I didnt have any lessons in Avoriaz last year and wsa doing blacks by the end of the week (lots of practise at the snowdome and i was fine) apart from the burn!!
So do you reckon i should have a couple of lessons to hone the technique ...
I have been skiing for the last couple of years running and i am coming over to Borovets on the 19th Jan with some mates.... Here it comes.... Question is should i have a couple of lessons when i get to Borovets OR just go with the flow!
I didnt have any lessons in Avoriaz last year and wsa doing blacks by the end of the week (lots of practise at the snowdome and i was fine) apart from the burn!!
So do you reckon i should have a couple of lessons to hone the technique ...
Hi all,
I have been skiing for the last couple of years running and i am coming over to Borovets on the 19th Jan with some mates.... Here it comes.... Question is should i have a couple of lessons when i get to Borovets OR just go with the flow!
I didnt have any lessons in Avoriaz last year and wsa doing blacks by the end of the week (lots of practise at the snowdome and i was fine) apart from the burn!!
So do you reckon i should have a couple of lessons to hone the technique or no.
Cheers all,
Alex
I have been skiing for the last couple of years running and i am coming over to Borovets on the 19th Jan with some mates.... Here it comes.... Question is should i have a couple of lessons when i get to Borovets OR just go with the flow!
I didnt have any lessons in Avoriaz last year and wsa doing blacks by the end of the week (lots of practise at the snowdome and i was fine) apart from the burn!!
So do you reckon i should have a couple of lessons to hone the technique or no.
Cheers all,
Alex
re: Lessons or not... Thats the question!
I've been snowboarding for quite a few years now, and it is just practice and makes perfect.Every now and then i'll just get an hour's lesson with someone just so they can give me tips and make sure im not picking up and bad habits.
I'd just go with the flow, and get a few lessons when you're there if needed!
re: Lessons or not... Thats the question!
Thanks for that...I ski by the way but some sound advise. I just want to make sure i get the most out of the trip.
Anyone else had any similar experiences or stories that might help?
re: Lessons or not... Thats the question!
IMHO you really shouldn't be doing blacks after two years of lessons. You may feel confident but if you looss it it's not just your helath at risk.....think about that....get more lessons and really get perfect.
My dad is Austrian and when he was taught in Austria they wouldn't let you on a red until you could show real talent usually 5 years experience....but times are changing and skiing is becoming more popular and accessable therefore people are less patient...remember it's no fun ...
My dad is Austrian and when he was taught in Austria they wouldn't let you on a red until you could show real talent usually 5 years experience....but times are changing and skiing is becoming more popular and accessable therefore people are less patient...remember it's no fun ...
IMHO you really shouldn't be doing blacks after two years of lessons. You may feel confident but if you looss it it's not just your helath at risk.....think about that....get more lessons and really get perfect.
My dad is Austrian and when he was taught in Austria they wouldn't let you on a red until you could show real talent usually 5 years experience....but times are changing and skiing is becoming more popular and accessable therefore people are less patient...remember it's no fun when your leg is ina cast because someone couldn't stop themselves!!!!
My dad is Austrian and when he was taught in Austria they wouldn't let you on a red until you could show real talent usually 5 years experience....but times are changing and skiing is becoming more popular and accessable therefore people are less patient...remember it's no fun when your leg is ina cast because someone couldn't stop themselves!!!!
re: Lessons or not... Thats the question!
big Al I am of the same predicament have been sking two seasons but had private tution and have done all the runs at borovets except the black at the top as it was closed, also going out on the 19th jan my mates are beginers and are taking ski school but where does that leave me? dont fancy going into ski school but would like someone to ski with.re: Lessons or not... Thats the question!
had one year of leasons second time skiing was doing black run in bansko, I did go with my hubby though who is really experienced, advice is its about practice and lessons are in large groups so you spend a lot of time hanging around, but unless I was with an experienced skier for the first few years I would join a class.re: Lessons or not... Thats the question!
My advice would be to ALWAYS get lessons. Whether they be in a group or on a one-to-one basis. Think about it; if even the world cup skiers of this world require year round tuition and coaching what does that say about amateur skiers/boarders like ourselves.I would class myself as a fairly advanced skier and I still make sure that I get lessons every season to further hone my technique. Besides, lessons are fun as you are always learning new and challenging techniques.
re: Lessons or not... Thats the question!
awsome...just get on the mountain and have a good time.but it aint about doing blacks...any fool can do a black.. firstly its control and safety of others...personally i dont give a feck about some homeboy breaking a leg after 2 weeks skiing..sorry 2 years.. but i do when they take me or my kids out too....ive been boarding for over 15 years, including 5 seasons in the alps...so thats maybe 150 weeks?? or is that years?? anyway..borovets 2 years ago...the green run from the top of the ...
awsome...just get on the mountain and have a good time.but it aint about doing blacks...any fool can do a black.. firstly its control and safety of others...personally i dont give a feck about some homeboy breaking a leg after 2 weeks skiing..sorry 2 years.. but i do when they take me or my kids out too....ive been boarding for over 15 years, including 5 seasons in the alps...so thats maybe 150 weeks?? or is that years?? anyway..borovets 2 years ago...the green run from the top of the mountain to village..cool!!..one of the best runs there is that
re: Lessons or not... Thats the question!
Did lessons for 12 years but now free ski to get more in.You are never too good to learn more - we just opted out so we can please ourselves where and when we ski now.
PP
re: Lessons or not... Thats the question!
Clear YES - and you are in good company.FR Roland
