Feel The Edge

A bit small but when has size mattered

24/04/06
The indoor slope was good for my technique building. The SnoZone in Milton Keynes allowed me access. So who was my instructor? Daniel Lloyd an investment banker from the city. I didn’t tell him though I didn’t like bankers as I personally feel they can at times exploit the financially illiterate

He was no ordinary banker though, he was a BASI qualified snowboarding instructor!

Daniel stayed calm during my falls and struggles. I thought I was quite good up to the point we began to hit little sections of ice as straight after that my performance went down a crevice and I began committing all the mistakes which were taking place in Chamonix.

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Description of me going over ice:
Riding reasonably comfortable with my legs bent before the ice section. However as soon as I hit the ice…I hit the ice! Its like something out of a cartoon when the person slips on a banana skin… my whole body straightens and I instantly fall back.

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There were 2 Main Slopes - 170 M Long with real Snow Surface and a Poma Lift for Each Slope and 1 Nursery Slope.

Not only possessing a funky house and car, Daniel was cool and collective throughout the evening including my close encounter with a pillar and the usual falls which take place. However I would like to see his calm disposition in a number of months time when he is to be a father!

I will be going with Daniel in the next 2 weeks again.

Big thank you to the Xcape for letting us ride for free.

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