 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all, just joined the community!
I have just got back into skiing after a period of about 2 years without a sight of a ski or hill or anything!
Sadly wont have the chance to ski on the real white stuff anytime soon but next best thing? Is the dry slope near me in Southampton
I learnt there many years ago (1980!) and have been on and off over the years.
My daughter learnt there some years back too so we are both keen to get out there again.
For me though after 2 or so sessions I feel so rusty and because of the dryness of the slope found it very hard. So much so on my last visit I had a fairly spectacular fall but luckily got away with a mildly damaged thumb, grazed elbow and bruising.
It has though dented my confidence and just want some tips and advice
I did think about a private lesson just to see if my technique is ary after many years of bad habits etc. They charge £50 for one lesson which seems steep to me but then again im probably out of touch with costs these days!
Any tips greatly appreciated so that I can feel confident again on the dendex!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@martysparty99, Dry slopes can be a bit unforgiving and I've had some pretty big bruises from then, though fortunately nothing broken. My advice is:
* Contact your local ski club and see what they have to offer. A list of clubs can be found at https://www.snowsportengland.org.uk/clubs-facilities/
* Get your own specialist dry slope skis. Keep them very sharp. I use 155 slalom skis.
* Lift your hands up as soon as you find yourself falling. Keep digits and dendrix as far apart as possible.
* Persevere, it may not feel like snow but it is an activity worthy of persuing in its own right.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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That doesn't sound unreasonable lesson cost, my local slope Tamworth Snowdome charge over twice that for a 1 person private lesson.
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Yes, fifty pounds isn't bad at all for an hour of a professionals time, and I think that if you want to go back on the dry slope, that would be a good way to go. It's a brave choice! Yes, lift your hands up, and wear gloves even if it isn't cold. My OH dislocated his thumb on a dry slope - as soon as he arrived at A & E they knew where he'd come from.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@martysparty99, I know it's a bit of a trek from Southampton, but if I were you, I would go to the snow centre in Hemel instead of the local dry slope.
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I'm an instructor at Southampton and if £50 is too steep than bring your daughter as well and for 2 it is only £60. I'd recommend a lesson to help with the confidence whether at the dry slope or somewhere like Hemel.
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For me though after 2 or so sessions I feel so rusty and because of the dryness of the slope found it very hard.
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Try to go when it's raining, or first thing in the morning, or last thing at night, ie when there is moisture in the air and on the ground. We also use some very hi-tec instant wax on the skis when it's slow - a Sainsburys Basics white candle! (please note, other brands are available...  ). Just rub it on the base of the skis, you don't need much.
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| Ray Zorro wrote: |
| @martysparty99, I know it's a bit of a trek from Southampton, but if I were you, I would go to the snow centre in Hemel instead of the local dry slope. |
Agreed. Worth the drive for a much more enjoyable experience.
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