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paul instructor samokov ski school

cathy Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-08-05 16:23

paul instructor samokov ski school

Hi everyone,
just got back from borovets had fantastic time
only one BIG grumble!
The ski school had obviously too many people to each instructor so we had 11 in our "begginers" snowboarding group.
Too many for safety.
Paul had no idea on how to teach or even cope with 11 people of various capabilities
As I was a complete novice and hopeless he abandoned me to my own devices.
What a waste of money.
Each day the class was getting smaller and smaller as he quarreled with everyone.
Be ...
Hi everyone,
just got back from borovets had fantastic time
only one BIG grumble!
The ski school had obviously too many people to each instructor so we had 11 in our "begginers" snowboarding group.
Too many for safety.
Paul had no idea on how to teach or even cope with 11 people of various capabilities
As I was a complete novice and hopeless he abandoned me to my own devices.
What a waste of money.
Each day the class was getting smaller and smaller as he quarreled with everyone.
Be warned do not accept a large group or Paul if you are a complete novice.

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Luda Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-08-05 16:29

re: paul instructor samokov ski school

I agree - I spent the first 2 days with him sat on my ass doing jack! Then just quit, learnt more on my own on the slopes in the first 5 mins than I did with him in 2 days! AVOID
Ellie Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-08-05 17:24

re: paul instructor samokov ski school

Maximum Size of ski groups is 12. Expect all groups to be this size next week as it is the main half term week.

What a shame you had a bad experience. You should have gone to your tour rep or the ski school and ask to change instructor. Everyone is encouraged to do this -well we certainly have been the last 2 years.

Ellie Razz