newtoallthis 0 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 Don't laugh. As per my name, I'm new to all this. Hoping to go out on the snow for the first time next week. Someone told me that for practicing, heavy wet snow is best. Were they just joking with me or is there any truth in that? Link to post Share on other sites
g'day 0 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 They were kidding Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 the main thing is to avoid snow that has been packed down really hard and /or icey conditions. These things caused me a lot of trouble first time out and I still dont enjoy them much. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 As db has mentioned icy/hard packed snow is not good for learning on. Neither is heavy and wet snow though. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 yes, but you wont damage yourself as much if the snow is soft - ie wet/heavy. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 any snow is good, but a nice smooth groomed run that is not icy would be best. Steer clear of the powder until you have some kind of board skills otherwise you will spend ya day diggin out! and spoiling our freshies!!! Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 Quote: Originally posted by deebee: yes, but you wont damage yourself as much if the snow is soft - ie wet/heavy. Granted. But it still isn't ideal learning conditions. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 Icy runs and places with deep snow are good to avoid when learning. Wet snow is forgiving when you bing and helps keeps your speed down. But if you're learning on wet snow, then you'll need a steeper run to get enough speed up. Fear of speed and lack of speed can be a problem for complete beginners. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 You spend a lot of time sitting on the snow when starting up as a boarder, so wet is not good. Slush doesn't hold an edge very well, so it might be hard to avoid other people, a major beginner concern. Hypothetically speaking, a soft smooth groomer would be best. I think deebs has the right attitude though in that the best thing you can do (if finances allow it) is to get out and board as much as you can. You're not going to get better by waiting for the perfect day. I started off on very icy snow near Lake Biwa and it wasn't that bad. I'm hardly god's gift to sports either. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 Last Saturday at Goryu would have been perfect. The groomers were making an amazing squeaking noise as people went down them - like they were riding on polystyrene. That's because they were firm but giving, and very dry. Link to post Share on other sites
nagoid 4 Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Noone will tell you in honesty that wet heavy snow is good for much - compared to the light fluffy variety. It just isn't. Link to post Share on other sites
mort 0 Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Acceptable, but definitely not the best. Nice fresh soft snow is always preferable. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 No, you want a nice groomed slope with some nice fresh snow. Nice gentle wide slope with no other people (read: weekday). I think that is definitely the best place to learn. Link to post Share on other sites
newtoallthis 0 Posted December 20, 2002 Author Share Posted December 20, 2002 Hey thanks for all the responses.... seems they were pulling me leg then Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted December 22, 2002 Share Posted December 22, 2002 newtoallthis - heavy snow is bad for practice not only in terms of technique and learning to ride competently, but also coz it hurts bad when you fall on non-soft snow. Definitely hit the better snow Link to post Share on other sites
igloo 3 Posted December 23, 2002 Share Posted December 23, 2002 nope Link to post Share on other sites
nagoid 4 Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 No-one wants heavy and wet snow. The softer and fluffier the better Link to post Share on other sites
peaker 0 Posted December 29, 2002 Share Posted December 29, 2002 I dont think your friend was too wrong. Heavy snow is great for begginers in my humble opinion. Link to post Share on other sites
curious-georgia 0 Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 Heavy snow helps you build up your leg muscles though, and turn with more conviction.. Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted December 31, 2002 Share Posted December 31, 2002 And once you've learnt on heavy snow, you then go on to the pow and you're in HEAVEN. Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted January 3, 2003 Share Posted January 3, 2003 Pure heaven i should have said Link to post Share on other sites
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