newtoallthis 0 Posted October 27, 2002 Share Posted October 27, 2002 Should I expect to hurt after my first day or two on the snow? Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 If it's snowboarding you're going to be learning, probably yes. Many people say that your bum hurts the most, but I didn't find that. I found my left thumb took all the brunt of my falls, and it hurt for the first month almost constantly. Still, it didn't hurt as much as a broken wrist would have, something that some beginners experience. My head hurt a lot from constantly banging it when I fell over. The first few times, my chest ached like crazy from constantly prying myself off my back (while my board slid away from under me). The pain was excruciating. You can avoid a lot of this if you; - wear padded pants, or stuff a towel down there - remember to make a fist when you fall (imagine yourself doing that before you go - it might help) - wear a helmet - do some backwards push-ups and maybe dips for a week before you go Of course, you can ignore all that and go, and hurt, and still have a great time. That's what I did. Link to post Share on other sites
sam_casper 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 boarding hell yes!! man i was killing after my 1st day soo bad i didnt wanna go back! my legs my calves and thighs from going heal side or toe side down a mountain were very very very painful! i had very very very bruised knees and same as ocean i had sore hands and thumbs from breaking my fall... i copped a couple of poundings on my tail bone too... i advise strech really reayll well make sure ur fit and ready for it and by some wristguards! Link to post Share on other sites
miff 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 i hurt so bad i prayed for death. for some insane reason i went back for more and it all stopped hurting after i got the hang of it (three or four days) miff Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 yes, get some wristguards. I found it surprisingly hard work on my muscles, especially as you spend most of the time trying to get on your feet from your arse. You should really go to a gym a few times before you the season starts just to shape up a bit. That's what I am gonna be doing to get ready for my 2nd season here. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 I remember my first day as a beginner skier. At the end of the day, all my muscles hurt a lot and it was difficult to sleep with all the pain. A twenty minute soak in the ofuro helped relax the muscles a bit. I didn't know whether I could continue the next day, but I stuck with it and found that I didn't feel so bad at the end of that. The third day was better again and by the end of a week, I was feeling quite good. It was all great fun, especially after the first day. So my experience was similar to Miff's except that snow boarding is much more demanding than skiing. Furthermore, I tried to do sports regularly in the month before I started, so as to be prepared. I think it's a good idea to follow the advice of Ocean 11 and be prepared. Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Aint so bad. Maybe depends how old you are. Started by doing ten days straight in Hakuba. Hot springs a welcome relief, but if you're not passed your early 20's...no worries!!! (oh, and assuming you're no stranger to excercise!) Link to post Share on other sites
bigglesworth 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 yes, but it'll be worth it. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 So which is it going to be NTAT? Boarding or skiing? Maybe Deebee can help you decide. Don't let all this talk of soreness get you down. You will definitely be sore. But it is a good kind of accomplished sore. And after 2 or 3 times it will be no problem. Completely and totally worth it. It's kinda like one of those time-share deals. No one likes to sit through the informational seminar, but it is worth it for the free trip. Link to post Share on other sites
Raury 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 If you can, spend a couple of months pre-season doing circuit classes at a gym. Spend a lot of time working on squats, lunges, cycling - all those exercises that build up leg muscles and stamina. Link to post Share on other sites
sam_casper 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 if your already fit just strech properly befor you go out on the slopes.... but when you get home yes soak in a bath with lavender oil in it (makes u relax) and strech out your muscles in the bath too.... remember to warm down so strech after your done too... helps a lot stops ur muscles from tensing up in one spot and helps them go back to normal...! *believe me i have played catcher in softball for the past 10 years and i know the pain of not streching...!* Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Just get fit before winter. Link to post Share on other sites
LARD 0 Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Can't be arsed to get in shape before winter. Darui. When it comes I will come out of summer hibernation. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Thanks for the "stretching" tips, Snowboard_Freak_Girl. That surely makes good sense. I will definitely try that out this season. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 LARD, great name. Seems you not into exercise outside of boarding? Might be a good idea to get in shape, you'll enjoy the winter all the more. Link to post Share on other sites
HerbE 0 Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 Even when I'm in decent shape I get aches Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 I usually get aches when I do the "indecent" shapes. Oh, and I get a lot of abuse too! Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 You lost me there Markie. Is that a skier thing? Or maybe an old school thing? "Adopt the indecent shape - I intend to abuse you boy!" Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 Definitely, not a skier thing, Ocean. More like a "Have you no decency? Doing that shape in public!" type of abuse! Link to post Share on other sites
newtoallthis 0 Posted October 31, 2002 Author Share Posted October 31, 2002 Hey thanks for all the responses. Great! Looks like I should maybe get in shape. Link to post Share on other sites
SamuRye 0 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Keep in shape and you'll be fine, surely. It's the bumps and bruises that does it. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 It's only to be expected first time - part of the experience. Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted November 3, 2002 Share Posted November 3, 2002 Like the dude said, part of the experience. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 In an effort to get in shape, I did a bit of exercise last night. Aching this morning. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 6, 2002 Share Posted November 6, 2002 One of the key places for start-of-season pain is the glutimus maximus, commonly known as the bum cheeks. To avoid unnescessary agony, 20 good clenches a day starting the week before riding can work wonders. This is not proof against bruising from falls, but is good for preventing muscle fatigue. Link to post Share on other sites
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