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That's when I'm first planning on going. Wish me luck!

Another few weeks to my first go. Anyone tell me how many times I'll have to gaman with being rubbish?

Not really into birds myself - more a reptile kinda guy.

I hardly watch it at all - but with no satellite here I'm sure people can understand that well!

Good point Ocean - just having snow tryes doesn't mean that driving in snow is easy and not dangerous.

Wow, thanks. Other people?

This is really interesting to a newby like me to think that skiers and snowboarders think like this of each other (in this thread and other's I've read). I will soon be deciding myself!

Or just flimsy paper printout tickets?

Does it start as soon as the resorts are open or later on when the season gets going or something?? Thanks!

Quote: Dont be afraid to fail a little bit. It's oh so easy to say that isn't it

I can't imagine I'd want to actually

giri choco - I like that

Doesn't playing on terrain park toys scratch snowboards and really do make them a bad way?

Beer for me,

Cool thanks for the top tips, and please keep them coming.

Hey thanks for all the responses. Great! Looks like I should maybe get in shape.

Should I expect to hurt after my first day or two on the snow?

Dawn of the Dead is way cool, love the Exorcist too.

Too near to Tokyo for my liking. I wish I were in the countryside.

Still deciding

I bet it'll take me a few months to get that good, right?!

I'm new to all this, and was wondering if there are any resorts that are particularly good for complete beginners, and what I should be aiming for generally. I'm not really bothered about lessons, want to just go with friends and learn myself/from them. Thanks Ged