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OzziesFlyingHelmet OP t1_j6o7h4e wrote

Reply to comment by Dr_Lexus_Tobaggan in Quiet place for family (father / daughter) snowboarding lessons & equipment rental? by OzziesFlyingHelmet

Sorry you're getting down voted for your opinion... I totally get where you're coming from, and I agree that skiing is probably the easier route to start. I also don't know what this will turn into... We're actually pretty busy in the winter with my daughter's sports schedule, so this may be a "let's go to lost valley 3-4 times per winter thing... Or even less. Or maybe more... Who knows.

All I know is that she loves the idea of snowboarding, but isn't interested in skiing. I have to respect that, as I felt exactly the same at her age.

Time will tell what this turns into - thank you for the advice!

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A-roguebanana t1_j6oivs9 wrote

FWIW I tried skiing first and couldn’t get the hang of it. Granted I didn’t have a proper lesson. First time out snowboarding (without a lesson) I could make it down the mountain. I picked it up faster and a proper lesson helped a lot.

Lost Valley is a nice hill. Camden is good too.

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Dr_Lexus_Tobaggan t1_j6ok1hu wrote

I get that, its just if neither of you have any experience, putting in a couple of hours on Skis is a more gentle introduction to the basic downhill concepts which transfer between disciplines.

quick tip, DO NOT try to catch a sudden fall with your arms. broken wrist is very common injury for beginners on a board. just cross your arms over your chest and wear a proper helmet.

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