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Monday 6th October 2008 at 4:36:27 PM

behrangsa
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Hi all,

I have been Skiing since I was 7 and then switched to Snowboard when I was 16 but I haven't played for the past 5 years or so.

Also my style is terrible and I cannot do jumps and tricks, etc.

I wanted to come to Europe this Winter to learn Freeride/Freestyle Snowboarding and I needed some advice.

How long do I need to get trained in order to be able to do jumps, tricks, control my speed -- in other words to enjoy snowboarding to the extreme? Also I am about 27, isn't it a little bit late now?

Also how much does training cost per day for private lessons?

Finally which resorts and what time of year do you recommend?

Thanks in advance,
Behrang

Tuesday 7th October 2008 at 2:20:35 AM

LouG
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It's almost impossible to put any kind of time limit on that...you will learn as fast as you learn, and if you try to rush it than you may not get to see Europe this season.

You should be 'enjoying snowboarding to the extreme' every time you go out riding, that's the fastest/best way to get good at it.

- - if snow was like sand, then we'd have a grip... DesertsDontSnow.com

Thursday 9th October 2008 at 5:17:10 PM

gjsnowboardr
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Chances are with the fact that you have snowboardered before you will improve faster. To the point of doing spins in jumps?? maybe... The fact is if you take a lesson and get a good instructor they will be able to show techniques to improve your riding that have freestyle applications. A private lesson is the way to go if you have the money. Don't expect to become a pro in one day though. It takes milleage to have any real lasting improvement in snowboarding. Until the snowboarding season starts you can start doing activities that get your body in shape for snowboarding. I suggest Yoga, skateboarding, or any activity that promotes balance and core strength.

Thursday 13th November 2008 at 6:14:36 AM

theemailman0
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Just remember to always practice and learn from others too.

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