Thought I would post this here as I'm wanting to learn some tricks for kickers and rails.
Think it's every thursday from 7-9, group lesson on freestyle tricks. Fancy putting my twin tips to good use before I go away next year.
Anyone attended a sno academy at xscape?
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Started by Chuffy in Beginning Skiing 20-Aug-2009 - 8 Replies
Chuffy posted Aug-2009
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Rossyhead
reply to 'Anyone attended a sno academy at xscape?' posted Aug-2009
to be honest I wouldnt bother-the rails and kickers that are set out for a thursday are the same as what is out all the time on the slope during the summer-think its until end of sept and monday - friday ts only £10 an hour or £15 for two with the freestyle features-if they arent open you just need to ask nicely!
the best time to go is the sno-storm when the beginner features are on the lesson slope and there are some really decent features on the main slope
the best time to go is the sno-storm when the beginner features are on the lesson slope and there are some really decent features on the main slope
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Chuffy
reply to 'Anyone attended a sno academy at xscape?' posted Aug-2009
I missed the last sno storm. Doesn't say on the site when the next one is.
And is that offer Mon-Fri during the day?
It's not the freestyle night I'm going for, it's the lesson part.
And is that offer Mon-Fri during the day?
It's not the freestyle night I'm going for, it's the lesson part.
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Edited 1 time. Last update at 21-Aug-2009
Rossyhead
reply to 'Anyone attended a sno academy at xscape?' posted Aug-2009
the deal for cheap hour or 2 hours is monday-wednesday only and all day.
next fri the airbag is up there which is great to learn stuff on and next saturday they are doing a half price freestyle night but not sure about coaching then
next fri the airbag is up there which is great to learn stuff on and next saturday they are doing a half price freestyle night but not sure about coaching then
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Chuffy
reply to 'Anyone attended a sno academy at xscape?' posted Sep-2009
Update:
Went to the coaching last night and really enjoyed it. It was only me and other guy so I felt like I learned lots in 2 hours.
The instructor, Martin, was excellent in explaining and demostrating technique and was happy to chat and answer my questions.
Started off by riding switch as a warm up followed by some flat land tricks like 180 spins and then nose and tail presses.
Found the presses a little difficult due to the stiff boards but I'll keep at it.
Next was going over a small kicker on the practice slope followed by the bigger kicker on the main slope.
After a few runs through the air, including pulling off my first safety grab, we hit the boxes on the practice slope. Slid out a first few times due to my weight being on my back foot but after 5 mins I was managing to land the skis flat with weight my front foot.
Anyway, an awesome experience that will no doubt help me to explore the park more and get a little variety on my next trip
Went to the coaching last night and really enjoyed it. It was only me and other guy so I felt like I learned lots in 2 hours.
The instructor, Martin, was excellent in explaining and demostrating technique and was happy to chat and answer my questions.
Started off by riding switch as a warm up followed by some flat land tricks like 180 spins and then nose and tail presses.
Found the presses a little difficult due to the stiff boards but I'll keep at it.
Next was going over a small kicker on the practice slope followed by the bigger kicker on the main slope.
After a few runs through the air, including pulling off my first safety grab, we hit the boxes on the practice slope. Slid out a first few times due to my weight being on my back foot but after 5 mins I was managing to land the skis flat with weight my front foot.
Anyway, an awesome experience that will no doubt help me to explore the park more and get a little variety on my next trip
Revel8 Trees, Rosi release bindings on Spruce riser plate.
www.skiboardsonline.com
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Rossyhead
reply to 'Anyone attended a sno academy at xscape?' posted Sep-2009
Great work!
Sounds liek good banter, how much was it? You sound about my level of freestyle ability!
Martin is a really decent instructor-he has just back from zermatt and i think is off again next year-hate him!
Sounds liek good banter, how much was it? You sound about my level of freestyle ability!
Martin is a really decent instructor-he has just back from zermatt and i think is off again next year-hate him!
www
Baggy pants, wide stance. Mad steeze, cork 3s
Edited 1 time. Last update at 04-Sep-2009
Chuffy
reply to 'Anyone attended a sno academy at xscape?' posted Sep-2009
It was 30 for 2 hours lesson. Well worth the money.
Really can't believe how much I learned. Wonder what they get you to do at the intermediate lesson (won't be signing up to that any time soon)
Really can't believe how much I learned. Wonder what they get you to do at the intermediate lesson (won't be signing up to that any time soon)
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Der_Bomber
reply to 'Anyone attended a sno academy at xscape?' posted Oct-2009
Thats a really good deal. I'll be looking out for that one at Cas.
Only tried their set ups a few times, find on a crowded slope the run up and ramps for the little rails aren't really suited to the approach needed on boards.
Anyway, nice to see another skiboarder in the UK. Need to get myself some Revel8's, riding old lines at the mo. Did you import?
Only tried their set ups a few times, find on a crowded slope the run up and ramps for the little rails aren't really suited to the approach needed on boards.
Anyway, nice to see another skiboarder in the UK. Need to get myself some Revel8's, riding old lines at the mo. Did you import?
Topic last updated on 22-October-2009 at 19:31