SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
Jan 30th 2014, 9:17 am
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SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
Hi I am new on this side, so HELLO !!
Can anyone advice a snowboard school somewhere in Canada ? I am starting up. I am living now around Vancouver. Thanks for you advice anyway !
Can anyone advice a snowboard school somewhere in Canada ? I am starting up. I am living now around Vancouver. Thanks for you advice anyway !
Jan 30th 2014, 10:11 am
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
I'm pretty sure all ski & snowboard resorts have a school. You should be able to google your nearest. You should only really need a 2-3 hour lesson, then spend the rest of the day on your backside on the runs 
Jan 30th 2014, 3:25 pm
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
I'd find a Snow and Ski Club that includes lessons in the membership. Much cheaper than Resort instruction and gets you out with people of a similar level to practice with.
Jan 30th 2014, 6:27 pm
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
A quick google search lists many snowboarding schools in the Vancouver area.
You can expect to pay anything between $45 and $450 though, so be prepared!
Jan 30th 2014, 8:27 pm
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
http://www.ubcskiandboard.com
Slightly similar topic: I just purchased my first snowboard today - am so happy
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Last edited by beckiwoo; Jan 30th 2014 at 8:36 pm.
Jan 30th 2014, 11:36 pm
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
Someone (sorry can't remember who) referred me to the UBC ski and snowboarding club:
http://www.ubcskiandboard.com
Slightly similar topic: I just purchased my first snowboard today - am so happy!
http://www.ubcskiandboard.com
Slightly similar topic: I just purchased my first snowboard today - am so happy
!I'd wait and buy the rest of your gear here. Much more choice and expertise and also cheaper.
The most important purchase is good comfortable boots and obviously a good quality helmet.
Last edited by JamesM; Jan 30th 2014 at 11:41 pm.
Jan 31st 2014, 7:44 am
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
I'll be on an IEC visa so wasn't banking on having the available cash for the everything when I was out there.
I also just assumed as everything in Canada is generally more expensive then the UK that boarding equipment would be too
Jan 31st 2014, 1:56 pm
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
I've got everything now except a ill get a better jacket.
I'll be on an IEC visa so wasn't banking on having the available cash for the everything when I was out there.
I also just assumed as everything in Canada is generally more expensive then the UK that boarding equipment would be too
I'll be on an IEC visa so wasn't banking on having the available cash for the everything when I was out there.
I also just assumed as everything in Canada is generally more expensive then the UK that boarding equipment would be too
The ski patrol ski/ board sales in the fall are full of good new and used gear at good prices. Kijiji adds throw up lots of deal for used stuff too.
Canada is expensive for some things, but still cheap for others.
Feb 1st 2014, 7:38 am
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
Not really, there is a much larger market, especially used, for that sort of stuff.
The ski patrol ski/ board sales in the fall are full of good new and used gear at good prices. Kijiji adds throw up lots of deal for used stuff too.
Canada is expensive for some things, but still cheap for others.
The ski patrol ski/ board sales in the fall are full of good new and used gear at good prices. Kijiji adds throw up lots of deal for used stuff too.
Canada is expensive for some things, but still cheap for others.
I wasn't impressed with the selection though as a female beginner but if In The future I decide to buy another board then I know it will be cheaper.
Feb 1st 2014, 3:57 pm
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
Yes I am an advocate that Canada is typically more expensive for 75-80% of items too.
But for Ski and Snowboard gear there is a lot left lying around stores at the end of seasons and the discounts are very reasonable. Brands like Canada Goose and Northface are definitely cheaper.
In the UK only so much gets imported and is flogged at a premium.
But for Ski and Snowboard gear there is a lot left lying around stores at the end of seasons and the discounts are very reasonable. Brands like Canada Goose and Northface are definitely cheaper.
In the UK only so much gets imported and is flogged at a premium.
Feb 1st 2014, 5:29 pm
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Re: SNOWBOARDING SCHOOL
Yes I am an advocate that Canada is typically more expensive for 75-80% of items too.
But for Ski and Snowboard gear there is a lot left lying around stores at the end of seasons and the discounts are very reasonable. Brands like Canada Goose and Northface are definitely cheaper.
In the UK only so much gets imported and is flogged at a premium.
But for Ski and Snowboard gear there is a lot left lying around stores at the end of seasons and the discounts are very reasonable. Brands like Canada Goose and Northface are definitely cheaper.
In the UK only so much gets imported and is flogged at a premium.
