Holden McGroin 6229 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I think im going to embark on my first skiing experience in the next few months. Any recommendations? Its going to be a mixed group with mostly first timers so an easy slope and few beers (not quite Ibiza style) will be on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41318 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Forget skiing mate. Takes ages master. Snowboarding is piss easy by comparison, if you've ever surfed or skate boarded it'll be even easier. It's also far easier to get to the stage where you can go off piste, which is the Ferrari to on piste's Lada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 plaky bag tbh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6229 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Forget skiing mate. Takes ages master. Snowboarding is piss easy by comparison, if you've ever surfed or skate boarded it'll be even easier.It's also far easier to get to the stage where you can go off piste, which is the Ferrari to on piste's Lada. Aye, i might have to go down that route i think. Never skateboarded much though as a young 'un. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41318 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Forget skiing mate. Takes ages master. Snowboarding is piss easy by comparison, if you've ever surfed or skate boarded it'll be even easier.It's also far easier to get to the stage where you can go off piste, which is the Ferrari to on piste's Lada. Aye, i might have to go down that route i think. Never skateboarded much though as a young 'un. If you're starting from scratch, snowboarding is your choice. Assuming you're away for a week, you'll need a day, maybe day and a half , to pick up the basics. Skiing will take you the whole week ,getting pissed off at some smarmy French instructor who's more interested in tapping your bird than teaching you to ski. Where are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6229 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Im not really planning it but we've somehow managed to select Austria as the country to visit. I'm going to have a look at a few alternatives though so any recommendations would be helpful. Edit: I was also going to nip up to Milton Keynes dry slope to get a lesson beforehand. Edited September 14, 2009 by Holden McGroin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41318 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Im not really planning it but we've somehow managed to select Austria as the country to visit. I'm going to have a look at a few alternatives though so any recommendations would be helpful. Edit: I was also going to nip up to Milton Keynes dry slope to get a lesson beforehand. Zell am Zee is a top spot in Austria. Get as many lessons before you go as possible- more time free on the slopes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7058 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I hope you're in decent shape. No muscle will go untested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10429 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Never go to Milton Keynes. On Priniciple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41318 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I hope you're in decent shape. No muscle will go untested. If you're lucky! Fnarr fnarr gak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6229 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 I hope you're in decent shape. No muscle will go untested. Aye, im bit of a fitness fanatic so hopefully should be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6229 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Never go to Milton Keynes. On Priniciple. Ive been once before. Roundabout-tastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooner 243 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Forget skiing mate. Takes ages master. Snowboarding is piss easy by comparison, if you've ever surfed or skate boarded it'll be even easier.It's also far easier to get to the stage where you can go off piste, which is the Ferrari to on piste's Lada. i respectfully disagree.....the new skis (shaped or parabolic) have made skiing more accessible, as well it is far easier to learn how to fall skiing ( everything will come off) than it is to learn how to fall snowboarding (the board is completely attached to your feet, good way to dislocate a shoulder). people usually feel safer learning how to snowboard b/c you can slide slip (board across the hill) with your head pointing where you are going, as opposed to skiing where skis across the hill you are looking into the woods. The new skis make skiing more akin to roller blading , same weighting principles to turn.....anyway have fun on the mountain and remember to bring lots of advil no matter what you decide to do. PS Pray for snow!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 29491 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Skiing shouldn't be that tough to learn, if you decide to board you'll just spend most of the time on your arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42638 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Skiing shouldn't be that tough to learn, if you decide to board you'll just spend most of the time on your arse. Yeah this is my take on it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41318 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Choices choices eh? Whatever you go for , have a good one. Enjoy the gluhwein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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