Wizz 11 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Quote: Do you mean that Iwappara has more beginner terrain? Yes thats what I mean. Am I wrong? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Whichever is bigger, we can probably say they are both good! Link to post Share on other sites
dyna8800 3 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I agree to agree! Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Tsugaike is quite a bit bigger in scale, but for beginners I'd say they were both very good. Link to post Share on other sites
squiggly 0 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Iwappara is also really easy and quick to get to from Tokyo which will be a plus for some people. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I would learn at a really small resort. It's cheaper (you are not paying for Quads and gondalas that you wont use), and tends to be full of beginners so you wont feel stressed by people hurtling past. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Oh, oohhoo You don't want lots of beginners around you. It makes it more dangerous. But then again, it's scary when people are wizzing past you. They might be over-speeding-outta-control newbies, too. I think WIDE runs are the best for beginners. Flat is not necessary the best or safest. It hurts more when it's flat and can be more difficult to turn. With wide runs people can anticipate your move and where to go, and you can do big turns taking your time. The problem is, there are nice wide runs on the top of the mountain, and hence better snow, which makes it great for learning, but going back to the bottom is a hassle. Hassle for the beginners, hassle for the rest who deals with people stuck or stopping in the middle of a narrow run on the way down. That makes it dangerous. So really, a place that is not crowded and has good snow is the best place for beginners IMHO I learnt how to snowboard on red runs and didn't see a single beginner on the mountain. It worked out well for me. I also think choosing the right board according to your WEIGHT makes a big difference. People talk about the length, but how stiff the board is more important. I would choose a centered stance board than a 1 inch set back. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Resorts are so not busy during a week, its not really a problem. I would also recommend going to a small place as well. Link to post Share on other sites
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