 Poster: A snowHead
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I am off to Ipswich dry slope on the 4th dec (sisters birthday). She is having a skiing lesson (silly girl) so I thought I would do an hours boarding. I have never boarded on a dry slope, only on snow (even then not very well!!)
Has anyone boarded on a dry slope? Is it really different? Does it hurt when you fall? 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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It is different to snow in the same way that skiing on snow/dryslopes differ. It does hurt when you fall especially on your bum! The worst is if you twist as you fall cause you really hammer your hip bones when you land. Best advice I can give is too wear something thick (ie thick trousers and a padded jacket or jumper that will give you some protection).
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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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I'm presuming it's dendex? Yes, it is really different (harder) and it hurts like hell if you fall. I killed one of my knees on the bristles a while back...knee pads would help, I guess?
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Kevin Robertson, don't be surprised/annoyed if the slope won't let you out on a board without assessing your competence or insisting that you have a lesson.
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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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Good point Alan, we weren't allowed on as beginners until we had 2 lessons and then it was only at specific times. So that we were not a danger to ourselves and others.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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At Sheffield, you only have to have the assessment if you want to borrow equipment. I think they presume that if you bring your own, then you (hopefully) know how to use it!!
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Thanks for that chaps, I am going to borrow their board but use my boots. They asked about my experience but never mentioned an assessment. I plan to take it fairly easy anyway as do not wish to injur myself pre-holiday!!!!
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Indeed Kev, don't get injured before the trip. Don't forget your hard hat! 
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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.....and my hi-vis, so they see me coming!
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Expect to get hurt, so take it easyand wear as much padding as possible.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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My bottom and my belly give me natural protection!!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Look after those wrists.
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Kevs wrists must be as strong as they come, but you still can't take any chances! 
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You know it makes sense.
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Ouch! 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Well tried it..................it was awful. Never again!!!!! Did about two runs, really difficult to turn the board and so slow (even to my standards). Can not recommend this to anyone. 
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Poster: A snowHead
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Why's my post count not increasing..........I appear stuck on 58?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Duohhh!!!! Ignore me.....running total (it will now be 60) - right off home, clearly going mad!
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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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Kev,you changed your email address?
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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No mate, just don't use home email very often.....tend to do it at work! (instead of working)
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