Dragonball Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 G/F has just left me to go on a long standing tour of Peru and up the Amazon (feck - she could have just popped down IKEA - i would not have followed!) In a drunken moment prior to her departure (well actually also at a time when my guard was down! *cough*) I agreed to go get some skiing lessons in an effort to see whether I really do have the balance of a gerbil... I have never done this before - or felt that I ever wanted to - but it's a real joy of hers so... What should i do...? How to go about it...? Private / group lesson (Oo-er missus!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Paul, DON"T DO IT Try snowboarding. Easier more fun and you'll look cool not sure how far away it is from you, but Tamworth Snowdome is great for learning to ski and board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Just go for the apres ski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 i dont know but get one of your mates down there with video camera and post up mate I done couple skiing lessons and dry ski slopes hurt to fall over on!! When i learnt i was younger mind you.... I had 3 private lessons to pick up basics and they can tell you exactly where your going wrong, then had 2 group lessons.....then i was a pro yea right i could barely get going and my version of stopping was throwing myself on the floor!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 snow boarding is much easier to learn. Private lessons are the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Just get another girlfriend mate. It'll work out far cheaper in the long run. Also, nobody ever got a spiral fracture of the tibia by shagging a new girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 You'll pick it up quickly dude. Couple of days and your off. It's great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 On a dry slope .. don't fall on your arse. Coz it hurts - and unless your wearing 5 sets of aspestos boxer shorts ... your arse will feel hotter than going to India and getting the Bombay bum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 Just get another girlfriend mate. It'll work out far cheaper in the long run. Also, nobody ever got a spiral fracture of the tibia by shagging a new girlfriend. Normally i would agree however not this young lady...besides she would do me a lot more damage than a mere spiral fracture... Thanks guys - think a couple of private lessons with padding... Then at least I can say I have tried...get my just deserts for being a VERY good boy... and then stick to the apres...sorted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Tell the girlfriend your doctor has advised you against skiing, what with the osteoporosis and all. I believe it's quite common in gentlemen your age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 Thanks mate - but the 'cantbearseditis' got to me first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1980 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Xscape in milton keynes is good for learning on real snow - doesn't hurt (much!) when you fall on your arse! Not too far from you either, just round the M25 then up the M1 for a bit. Definitely go for snowboarding instead of skiing tho like suprastar said - much cooler, plus there's no potential for 'doing the splits' related injuries! They actually do a 'learn to ski/board' in a day course. Quite gruelling, but you only have to go there once and you'll get all the basics to get you started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonW Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Borders spend 50% of there time on their arses, and 10% dragging there board along with one foot clipped in, that doesn't look cool. Skiing all the way mate. Eventually get double ended skis and even the tricks look better than anything borders can pull off.........just my opinion but then I'm a skier, boarding wasn't an option when I learn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 Slopes - Think there is Guildford or up at Bracknell - anyone have thoughts on either please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonW Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Both dry slopes, much easier to learn on snow, probably worth the trip to Milton keynes to do the learn in one day course it's about £90 i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Paul, I would not really recommend the dry slopes - nothing like the real thing at all. Best off going to the snowdome and have some lessons there. However there is a dry ski slope in Bracknell at the John Nike Centre next to the coppid beach hotel. My boy had lessons there and they are very helpful. However having skied and snowboard on dry slopes I would recommend you learn on the proper stuff so go to the snowdome. It hurts less too. http://www.snowdome.co.uk/ Good luck fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 EVENT: NOV/DEC we're havin a Supra club meet at the SnowDOOM for some fun in the snow: See link: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=50371&highlight=snowdome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Snow Dome all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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