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Some questions about first lesson?

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#1 · (Edited)
So I'll be taking my first lesson tomorrow at Camelback in TVille, Pa.

Basically, what I want to know is, generally, what can one expect from a first lesson?

Has anyone here ever ridden the bunny slope at CB? Are all bunny slopes generally the same, or are some harder than others?

I'm imagining my butt and the snow will be good friends by the end. I don't really plan on leaving the bunny.

I have skateboarding experience, will this help me?

Is it a mistake to be starting now? Should I have just waited until next season, seeing as how the mountain will be closing in a month?

Should I try and make it back as much as I can before they close, or just do my lesson and then wait and start lessons again next season?

I got one of the Learn 2 Ride/Rental packages, so I plan on staying on the mountain as long as possible.(I believe it comes with an all day lift ticket)

I plan on saving up over the summer, and getting some equipment at the beginning of next season. I want to get into park/freestyle riding eventually, should I buy higher end freestyle/park equipment now(since it'll last me longer and I can progress without worrying about having to replace equipment for a few years)? Or just get the cheapest stuff I can get?
 
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#2 ·
go do lesson...have fun...ride as much as possible this season...this will give some ideas and references for discussions on gear and technique.

over the off season, watch vids of learnin, read, and watch for gear. consider SA vids and/or snomie/Jed

Buy boots first and read and understand this

http://www.snowboardingforum.com/boots/51066-boots-faq-etc.html

if you get board bindings can go used, get intermediate stuff

then go to back yard with gear on and hop and jump around

do squats, balance stuff...watch more learnin vids

save yo money, buy season's pass...go have moar fun

REPEAT
 
#4 ·
This. This is what I will do. I might even go one other day this week. (I'll avoid weekends, and all their craziness, for now)

I can echo what wrath is saying and wanted to add in snowprofessor on youtube. They have pretty good beginner videos.

And get off the bunny slope at Cambelbak. Everyone goes on the greens and blues as beginners anyways so be careful out there.
We'll see. If I feel comfortable enough, I might try one of the blues.
 
#6 ·
Actually I don't. I'm a little ashamed to admit it, but I was one of those idiots who never bought any safety equipment(my wrists wish I had guards) and just tried not to fall. Luckily I never rode any big features.

All this skate talk actually brings up another question. I skate regular, mostly cause everyone else I knew did, and I never thought to try any different. But I found some of those "footedness tests" and every time I've tried them, it comes out as goofy. Should I change, or just go with my skate stance?
 
#11 ·
Well, I'd consider today a success. I sucked, but I had fun. The lesson was at 10 am, and then I stayed out until almost 6 pm. I will try and go back at least once more before they close. In fact I want to go back tomorrow, if I feel up to it.

On my way down the mountain coming home, I decided to check out The Loft(Ski and Snowboard shop). Even splurged, and bought a used pair of 32 boots for $20, And a used K2 Brigade board w/ bindings for $150. So no need to save for gear, just a season pass.

I'd say I'm hooked. Now my goal is to tear the bunny slope a new one.:D
 
#14 ·
Excellent update! If you plan on riding at least 4x in the next 4wks and enjoy that mountain, consider their Value Pass ($199), as it will pay for itself in about 4 trips. If you purchase it now for next season, it's valid now through the end of this season. It's the best season pass deal for the Poconos.
 
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