 Poster: A snowHead
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I need to find someone English speaking with a LOT of patience. I had a spinal op last year, nothing works the same! I was a level 6/7 skier pre op, post op all bets are off, I have no idea how much my skiing has been affected.
I don't think I need to go down the adaptive route quite yet. Anyone able to suggest a good school/patient instructor for me please?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Nicko at TDC.... I had a trimalleolar ankle fracture and 7 weeks before the start of this season had to have reconstructive surgery. I took a development class with Nicko as I wadn't sure what my levl would be but he ran a great course, working very well with different abilities and everyone on he course improved dramatically. I think he would be perfect for you, I'd maybe try a private to start off though so you can really go at your own pace.
Good luck.
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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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lilywhite, Steve Angus who works for TDC, and does a fine blog on snowHeads. Very patient, very friendly instructor.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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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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lilywhite, +1 for Steve Angus who works for TDC , also ICE in val disere
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Another + for Steve Angus
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Many thanks folks. I will try Steve Angus and see if he can fit me in to start with. 
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I have also used Tdc, can't recommend them highly enough. I broke my upper back quite badly in a motorcycle accident, spent several years doing intensive physiotherpy, and had to re-learn skiing almost from scratch. I can honestly say I am a better skier now than before the accident. I hope you recover quickly from your spinal op, and enjoy getting back to skiing. I am still getting stronger and fitter seven years after the accident, so if it all seems too difficult please don't give up, just keep working at it. Good luck !
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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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Old snowy, welcome to Snowheads.  And congratulations on your determination in overcoming such a bad injury. Must have been very hard.
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Old snowy, welcome and thanks for the encouragement. My injury is no where near as bad as a broken back! I had my coccyx amputated and some muscles/ligaments relocated. The recovery has involved upsetting 2 already herniated discs further up. Nevermind that though, I managed half hour at folkestone dry slope, real snow should be much easier, shouldn't it?......
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Some colleagues had a chap fromTDC for a three day course a couple of weeks ago. They loved it and the instructor's ability to change style for each of them.
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