esf is the largest french ski school. nothing more to add!
Drag lifts aren't a problem, they can just be intimidating when you're learning. If you're having lessons at mk they'll get you confident on them so you'll be fine. My 7 year old uses them as well as me so height is not a factor.
As for [group] lessons, a beginners lesson will start with how to put skis on and walking around on one ski so you definitely won't be at that level. I've found that english companies tend to have more levels so you can fit into your bracket more easily. If you've got it wrong they'll move you into a more appropriate group. Also, in france, the groups lessons are always in the morning / private lessons in the afternoon so you'll have plenty of time to brush up on your skills and get moved up a group the next day!
I've booked my first ski trip, now I need advice.
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Started by Davidmpires in Beginning Skiing 11-Jul-2008 - 23 Replies
Caron-a
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Bandit
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The ESF is a syndicate of ski teachers. It's the largest in France, but fortunately there is not a monopoly. There are very good ESF teachers...and some who should hang up their boots...as in all walks of life.
As the ESF is a syndicate, a portion of the teachers' income goes to the organisation, for buying those nice red jackets that let the rain in so well )
Yes, you will be able to ski by yourself after having a few lessons. However it's a question of degree. How much do you want to struggle? I'm still having tuition after around 70 weeks on skis. The very best skiers have coaches, trainers, mentors. There is always more to learn :D
As the ESF is a syndicate, a portion of the teachers' income goes to the organisation, for buying those nice red jackets that let the rain in so well )
Yes, you will be able to ski by yourself after having a few lessons. However it's a question of degree. How much do you want to struggle? I'm still having tuition after around 70 weeks on skis. The very best skiers have coaches, trainers, mentors. There is always more to learn :D
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AJ
reply to 'I've booked my first ski trip, now I need advice. ' posted Jul-2008
Tony_H wrote:AJ wrote:Hi David welcome to j2ski, To be honest its not worth shelling out on top notch gear unless its a bargain for your first trip, Who knows you may not lke it ( god knows why you wont) But as Tony has said go to TK Maxx or have a look on here in the for sale section,Skiddle had some gear for sale not so long ago.
Or try www.skiwear4less.com.
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Pennyqss
reply to 'I've booked my first ski trip, now I need advice. ' posted Jul-2008
Have lessons, enjoy them and then ski together in the afternoons. I wouldn't buy goggles at all though. At that time of year, you will probably only need sun glasses and if the weather comes in then you can buy them in the resort very easily. Plus it'll be end of season and they'll be reduced bigtime. Here - good goggles can cost upwards of £50 each and you may never use them. Saying that I used my goggles last year that week only and not in Feb, but buy them there! Suggest you take just teeshirts for underneath ski stuff. Will be hot. and don't both with longjohns/thermals etc it'll be too warm at that time.
Enjoy it. you'll have a fab time.
Enjoy it. you'll have a fab time.
Davidmpires
reply to 'I've booked my first ski trip, now I need advice. ' posted Jul-2008
I just noticed that i've booked my first skiing trip on easter weekend, there's some good things with that, we get to pack up everything on good friday and leave early with a good night's sleep, and we don't need to use as many holidays because of the bank holiday monday. Bonus points :D
But now i'm concerned that we will find the resort completly packed. is that a possibility? :roll:
But now i'm concerned that we will find the resort completly packed. is that a possibility? :roll:
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Tony_H
reply to 'I've booked my first ski trip, now I need advice. ' posted Jul-2008
Yes, and full of kids too :shock:
Davidmpires
reply to 'I've booked my first ski trip, now I need advice. ' posted Jul-2008
oh you serious Tony?
Doh, it was suppose to be a romantic holiday not a screaming contest. :(
Doh, it was suppose to be a romantic holiday not a screaming contest. :(
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Tony_H
reply to 'I've booked my first ski trip, now I need advice. ' posted Jul-2008
I kid you not.
Topic last updated on 24-July-2008 at 10:37