Hi everyone,
I am soon to go on my first ever ski trip to La Plagne and have had a dryslope lesson in preperation. I found it fun and most of my group found it quite easy (well going down in a straight line) and by the end of the lesson most of us could turn, snowplow and get down quite easily.
I have heard though that the dryslopes are quite a bit slower than the actual snow but I was wandering how much slower and will things that seemed quite easy on dryslope be a lot more difficult on the snow?
Thanks, Tom.
How different is Dryslope to the real thing?
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Yes... you'll absolutely love it! :lol:
The pistes will be "packed powder" which is great to ski on - once over the initial apprehension you won't be hurrying back to a dry slope.
One day you will dream, all year long, of conditions being "a bit powdery"... 8)
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Started by _Tom_ in Ski Technique 20-Jan-2008 - 25 Replies
_Tom_ posted Jan-2008
Dr_wato
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
I learnt on dryslope and in reality snow is so much better. Turns are easier and you can feel them, you don't just slide from one edge to other. You don't catch edges as easily on snow and it feels a lot more natural. I'm not so sure speed will be an issue and I've always found a little speed helps your transitions when you turn. You'll not look back after feeling the real thing, enjoy the holiday...
Kind Regards
Andy Watson
Bennyboy
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
Dry slope is crap...proper skiing is awesome.
Faster, less painful to fall on (usually!.
Its so different, only same thing is that you are in the same equipment!
Faster, less painful to fall on (usually!.
Its so different, only same thing is that you are in the same equipment!
_Tom_
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
Thanks for the replys!
That's good to know because I thought it would be a lot more difficult on snow.
I've heard the snow is good this year around Europe but I've also heard that the conditions at La Plagne are a bit powdery, does this make any difference?
That's good to know because I thought it would be a lot more difficult on snow.
I've heard the snow is good this year around Europe but I've also heard that the conditions at La Plagne are a bit powdery, does this make any difference?
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reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
_Tom_ wrote:I've also heard that the conditions at La Plagne are a bit powdery, does this make any difference?
Yes... you'll absolutely love it! :lol:
The pistes will be "packed powder" which is great to ski on - once over the initial apprehension you won't be hurrying back to a dry slope.
One day you will dream, all year long, of conditions being "a bit powdery"... 8)
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_Tom_
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
Thanks for the reply Admin!
Ok, this is the last question, I promise you!
Will I need apres ski boots?
Thanks again,
Tom
Ok, this is the last question, I promise you!
Will I need apres ski boots?
Thanks again,
Tom
Souldrive
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
Not really, i have always got by in a pair of old trainers, however after a few bevs in andorra i did hit the deck walking down a hill. Not sure if apres ski boots would have kept me up though?
Have a great time!!
Have a great time!!
_Tom_
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
Haha, thanks for the tip, not sure if the boots would have kept you up! I've been given some Alpine ones by a friend who they are too small for now. They're waterproof and should keep warm so they'll do.
Well that's everything sorted now! I should have lots a photos and maybe some video to show after.
Regards,
Tom
Well that's everything sorted now! I should have lots a photos and maybe some video to show after.
Regards,
Tom
Topic last updated on 31-January-2008 at 20:07