Should I book in advance?
Yes, we are a small specialised school and we get booked up in advance.
Do I need protective gear?
Having a few falls is part of learning to snowboard. Having instruction will minimise this dramatically, however we still recommend the use of helmets and wrist guards, especially for beginners, kids and those learning freestyle.
Do you have lift priority?
Yes, we can get you through the queues in busy times quicker!
Am I goofy or regular?
If you already skateboard, wakeboard or surf then you will already know which is more natural for you. If not then whether you should have your left or right foot forwards can be determined by various methods. For example, the foot you would naturally kick a football with will be the leading foot on your snowboard. Another way is to get someone give you a surprise shove from behind - whichever foot you step forward with to catch
your balance is the foot that goes in front when you snowboard.
What is the minimum age for kids learning to snowboard?
There is no minimum age for learning to snowboard, however kids under 7 years generally require a lot more hands on help from the instructor and are thus better off with private tuition. Kids over 7 usually have the necessary coordination and muscle strength that is needed to keep them balanced on a snowboard.
Are your instructors qualified?
Yes, all of our instructors are qualified specifically in snowboarding and hold the BASI ISTD qualification, along with the full French Equivalence. Along with this they each have many years of teaching experience.
Are there any good books/DVDs covering snowboard technique?
Check out 'Go Snowboard' by Neil McNab. Neil is ex-British snowboard champion and founder of the McNab Snowboarding. Mint instructor, Tammy, worked alongside Neil, to do the demonstrations in the book and accompanying DVD. The book provides step-by-step coaching and introduces a new pressure control system developed to improve technique in higher level riders. Copies available from Dorling Kindersley.
