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Snowboard lesson in Val d’Isere

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Want to get a snowboard lesson in Val d’Isere - any recommendations for a beginner? Just go to the ESF? Also is it possible to just get one lesson? I was looking at the ESF website and it’s all packages

Thanks!
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Not ESF. Evo2 if you want group lessons, others may be able to recommend private instructors.
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Our very own Steve Angus @TDC?
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@HandyHand, had a look at Evo 2 but seem to be weekly packages only. Are they French instructors? Thanks
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Steve Angus (TDC) - look no further ...
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moseyp wrote:
@HandyHand, had a look at Evo 2 but seem to be weekly packages only. Are they French instructors? Thanks


They will do private tuition as well, not sure about the instructors tbh. Although depending on how much of a beginner you are, a week of lessons might not be a bad idea.
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Also check out: https://www.pro-snowboarding.co.uk/
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@franga, thanks do you know if he has French instructors?

@HandyHand, only doing it one day, skiing rest of week

Thanks @snowrider
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Not ESF. If Steve Angus is available would definitely recommend. He works with The Development Centre (TDC) and posts regularly on the Val D'Isere threads here.
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@HandyHand, @Richard_Sideways, out of interest what’s the issue with the ESF?

I’ll try the development centre
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@moseyp, are you looking for a French instructor?
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@sugarmoma666, would prefer French or Italian, I tried TDC but they’re all British (and could only see ski instructors)
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moseyp wrote:
@franga, thanks do you know if he has French instructors?

@HandyHand, only doing it one day, skiing rest of week

Thanks @snowrider


Sorry, have only just seen this. I don’t think so - TDC is a British outfit. I would highly recommend Steve - he’s taught me 3 times and I’ve taken away 2-3 pointers which have been invaluable. Nice guy too.
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You know it makes sense.
@franga, thanks, yes he’s always very helpful in the Val d thread
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
@moseyp, Because you're much better off finding a dedicated local school who specialise in snowboarding rather than being treated like second class citizens, being instructed by someone who has as much chance to be a good snowboarder as the most junior instructor who lost a bet in the bar last night...

I've witnessed first hand the fall-out of ESFs tuition and seen them turn a perfectly good beginner who had a grasp of the basics into a shambling wreck who couldn't turn and was ready to quit in just three morning lessons. And I've seen that same wreck transformed back again and progress to confident blue and easy red riding in just two lessons from a competant specialist instructor.
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@Richard_Sideways, how is the local ESF not local? Got a private lesson which worked out well (€51 for up to five people so €17 each for three) with an Italian instructor who was very good and also, obviously, spoke Italian.

One of the guys is continuing on with lessons, were going to try TDC after recommendations but didn’t get off the slopes early enough today to get up there. Problem is no info on websites (ie. all week long packages and nothing else). Will try call in tomorrow if we manage our time better
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@moseyp, If you want an English instructor, Steve Angus is definitely your man.

If you are looking for one-one with a French instructor, my brother recently had lessons with Romain Taillefer (brother of Leo). He is a really good instructor who only teaches snowboarding. He has perfect English, but is born and bred in Val. My brother was a 53yr old absolute beginner and he had him linking turns with good posture, within a couple of mornings.

https://romaintaillefer.com/en/
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Thanks @bar shaker
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