J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by DrTom

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all the replies.

Went to SnoZone again today and Helen got her level 4 pass, so she can now practice on the main slope as much as she wants.

She is a lot more confident after today and I'm sure she will soon be blasting down the main slope with no problems.

My daughter got her level 2 also, so it's over to the main slope for her on the next lesson.

All good today !!!!!

Catch you all later.

Tom.

Hi Steverandomno,

Yeh - level 4 is a Snozone thing.

You have to be able to control your speed and direction and be able to use the Poma lift confidently to be aloud on the main slope without an instructor.

Not sure what happens if you just turn up and say you can do these things but there are supposed to be slope police keeping an eye out for those who try to blag it.

Although I have heard that these are often young lads who don't say too much in case of there being trouble.

We fully intend getting some lessons in the resort - just want to get a head start on things and Snozone has to be better than plastic, right !!! as you as aware, getting around on 2 x 5ft planks is not a natural thing.

We are also going to try to get to Weardale this winter, if there is any snow, as it is only an hour away.

I'm lead to believe it is a bit rough and ready up there buy hey, they have lifts and it will get us out of the house.

Cheers.

Tom.

Hey Barney,

Thanks for the reply.

I'm sure she will be fine once she gets a bit more control and confidence.

Already got a big holiday planned for this year so will probably be winter 2013/14 before we get to a resort - plenty of time for her to get loads of practice in - me too!!!!

She is happy on the lower section - problem is, as you know, you need level 4 to go on the main slope without an instructor.

Once she gets her level 4 she can take her time getting the confidence on the upper slope.

She's going for it again in a weeks time - fingers crossed.

Was thinking of maybe Seefeld for our first trip.

Quite fancy Austria.

Tom.

Hi everyone,

First post and probably a stupid question.

We have just started skiing at Castleford Snozone and whilst I have reached the dizzy heights of level 4 my missus got a bit nervous on the steeper part of the main slope and therefore didn't pass her level 4.

I was just wondering if you experienced skiers could tell me how the upper/steeper part of the slope at Snozone compares to say a blue run in a resort.

I'm sure she will get it and start to enjoy the main slope soon.

Having said that, I thought that the run out from the Poma lift was a bit steep and short - having a wall at the end -)

Cheers for now.

Tom.