neeeeeeeeeek Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Going Skiing if a couple of weeks so thought I would go up to Xscape at Castleford to refresh my memory. Is it like riding a bike? Does it all come flooding back the moment you put your ski's on? You have to meet their requirements and be able to do link turns, control speed and use a button lift which I used to be able to do, I don;'t want the shame of getting there then being asked to leave!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 no idea the thing to remember is that your body has forgotten how to do all the stuff your head thinks you can do, and don't overdo it do some leg exercises every day in the run up so you don't wear anything out and spoil your session on the day have a good un (ooo - and if you get the chance - try blades!!!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl24 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hi Neeeeek, i recently went to Xscape after not skiing for 10 years, as a bit of advice, there are lifts up to the top of the slope, but if i was you i would let go half way, there is a flat bit and ample time to get away and have a few goes from that height before going from the top. It does come back though, well to get you by anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracknicko Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 yep, just like riding a bike. i took about 10 years off and just jumped back on. just go for it. xscape etc. are real snow anyways. what's the worst that can happen? just relax, it will all come back naturally. or you might crash a bit. but thats living isnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeeeeeeeeek Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Well I went to Xscape and was like a skiing demon! well... OK, possible exaggeration but i was really pleased. After a few runs I was better than I ever was when I went with school, I got off half way on my first run but that was the only time and I only ended up out of control and going backwards twice which I thought was a pretty good result! Looking forward to swapping turnips with the Bulgarian mafia and if the skiing goes wrong there are 4 strip joints in the family friendly resort of Borrovitz so I can earn a few extra quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I've never skied, but I put a pair of ice skates on after 20 years and was back playing hockey within five minutes. So guess it would be the same skiing or biking, they're both balance sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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