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learning to snowboard age 12
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hi were all good skiers but my 12 year old daughter has now decided she wants to snowboard!! I've booked her lessons in La Plagne she's got 3 hours for 5 days do you think she should be coming down blues confidently by the end of the week as were off to Bansko 6 weeks after and i don't really want her to have to have lessons again. Any comments or thoughts??? rolling eyes
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If taught by a good instructor,she should be down some decent runs by about the 3rd day!! First 2 days are make or break ( sometimes literally) so wrist guards, bum pads,and a good helmet should help to keep her confidence during the tricky period. My lad is a 12 year old profficient boarder and IT IS COOL to wear a lid.

Oh, and make sure she's warm because from experience there is nothing worse for spoiling YOUR fun than a cold kid Smile i say this because during the learning phases you do sit about a lot, mostly on ya Ar@e. Smile

Hope she has some real fun, wlcome all to snoheads. Toofy Grin
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juliebenn, welcome to snowHead snowHead 12 is an ideal age, she will probably be doing reds by the end of the week if she is a fast learner. As paulm says, she will soon know whether it is for her or not. But do use the protection; a daughter of a friend of ours just mucked around on a friend's board for half an hour and broke a wrist.
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juliebenn,

Welcome to snowHeads.

I agree with the above. My children were about the same age, able to ski etc. The first 2 days seemed as though they were getting nowhere fast, but then it all clicked. From day 3 on they were happy getting on and off chair lifts and coming down blues.
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She should not have a problem to pick it up in a week if she sticks the first three days, they hurt. When you go on your next holiday, a few lessons at the start are also a good idea for her to get back on her feet quickly. Then after that she should be away as long as she has little fear.
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paulm,
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First 2 days are make or break ( sometimes literally) so wrist guards, bum pads,and a good helmet should help to keep her confidence during the tricky period
I can vouch for the need of protective gear! Also good quality ski pants!

Maybe check with the ski school though, some resort insist 'children' wear helmets. Sorry i'f I'm telling you something you already know!

I've had a few attempts at boarding, but i'm an old git and it never clicked, despite throwing money at it! Way to much like hard work! If she is reasonably fit and able, there should be little problem in blues by the end of a week. If it 'clicks' be ready to have to plan you family runs around snowboarder friendly slopes! Good luck! snowHead
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she'll be hitting the blacks after a week!

if she's already a proficient skier there will be no stopping her!

And definately get her some wrist gaurds and try and encourage her not to put her hands out when falling.

A helmet will be required, and shouldn't even be considered a 12 year old riding with out one.
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My daughter was 8 when she started and picked it up straight away, I think kids will pick most sports up quicker than adults. Get her on a skateboard before she goes, it does help.
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Hey, I am 15 and learned to bord when i was around 12. If your daughter is having private lessons or with another person she'll learn a lot faster. I know its more expensive for private lessons but believe me it helps a lot, by my 3rd day i was doing medium reds. So if you want your daughter to be good for your next hol then splash out for the private lessons.
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Very Happy
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My 9 & 11 year olds have had 1 hour lesson at Xscape. Only an intro really, but they are very keen and the 11 yr old did great.
I'd get lessons in the UK before you go.
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Hi, my duaghter is 11 and will be having lessons with BASS in Morzine. I hadn't thought about it before, but will she be able to borrow wrist gaurds from BASS or should we buy them before we go?
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I'm not sure, I'd check with them first, send them an email, or buy a pair just incase.
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JulieBenn

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You know it makes sense.

Both my kids snowboard (currently age 12 and 16). My biggest advice is take some protection cos they get really fed up falling over. Cheap skateboard knee and elbow pads and my kids also wear impact shorts which we bought of ebay. The alternative is a big wad of bubble wrap and tell them to stuff it down the back of their trousers.
Mick
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