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Differences between the different ski schools

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Hello All

There seem to be a lot of British run ski schools offering high quality instruction. In Espace Killy, for instance, you’ve got TDC, New Gen, Snoworks, BASS and, no doubt, a host of others. So I was wondering if there are any major differences between them? Do they all follow a similar systems, are some more suitable for certain standards/clients, do some offer things that the others don’t. Personally, I’m a good intermediate skier looking for an “all mountain” type course to help propel me off the plateau and improve my all round technique. Everyone will have their favourites, I’m sure, but I’m just trying to differentiate between them.

Cheers

PJ
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A good lesson for one is a bad one to another.
I can't comment on how diff the schools are. Its the instructor that matters no whatever the style of the school.
If you know what resort your going to I'd pose the question again asking for people to name a great instructor from that area and why they liked them. Then when you book lessons make sure you convey what you want to achieve to the instructor.
You will possibly be better off booking either private lessons or a dedicated clinic if you have very specific requirements which would be difficult to fulfil in a group lesson. Very Happy
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Does the attached blog give you any thoughts?

http://www.snoworks.co.uk/blog/?p=4919
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It's interesting to hear this, I'm sure it's not uncommon.

It's a very personal thing and depends on what you want from your time with a ski teacher. It's more fun for every one if you find someone
who you click well with, after all you want to be comfortable with that person and enjoy your time as well as receive effective tuition.

Any Brit working in France for an indy ski school will be full cert BASI ISTD so you can rest assured that they are qualified to the highest level.

Any ISTD would be able to help you with an All Mountain type lesson/course so I'd advise just doing a little research and picking one that suits your needs.

Very Happy
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stewart woodward I'm definitely prioritising quality of instruction this trip! For me, making progress with technique definitely adds to the enjoyment of the holiday. skierchris As they're all BASI qualified I assumed they all follow the same system (Is this the case?), so as you say it's down to finding an instructor you click with. Having read the website blurb they all seem to offer very similar things so I'm making my decision based on a general vibe and which have the nicest ski suits. lilywhite You're right about private instruction. I had a lesson with easiski in Les Deux Alpes and it was undoubtedly one of the most beneficial things I've done. However this trip I'll be going by myself, so I'd rather spend some time skiing with a group.
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Ha ha, that sounds about right.

Going off the suit colour might be a great way to choose your ski teacher? what colour do you prefer?

I think you should do a little more research!

I'll start you off - TDC, BASS, Ultimate snowsports and Mountain Masters all have within their ranks some very good ski teachers.

Very Happy
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Cheers skierchris, I hadn't heard of the last two. I'll add them to the list!
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But they change suit colour from year to year so how does that work??
New Gen were in blue, then green for a couple of years and this season it will be orange - but its the same instructors.
I worked as a Biology teacher and friends would praise certain schools and down others. But I did supply teaching for a while and worked everywhere. There was very little difference. I think its the same with skiing.
Its all down to who you click with, the way they explain things and (luckily) we are all different.
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