Snowboarding

[sara21]

Hi guys
I am a keen Snowboarder, been riding freestyle for the past 4 years, competing at national university level. What opportunities are available for boarding while serving?

 

[buster]

If you can hurtle downhill without breaking your neck you will be a star for the RN team. Jolly to switzers for the week, etc. dig in ! :lol:

 

[Morph]

Sara, the RN Ski champs take place in a weeks time in Les Menuires, France. There is obviously boarding aswell, this is where new blood is found - You!! I tink if you searched for RNSki you would be able to get some contacts

 

[sara21]

Awesome, gives me an reason to dig in and keep hitting the dry every week.
Another question- If i enjoy a sport which is not popular AT ALL is there a chance i can introduce this (or at least suggest)

 

[Morph]

The last time I was out at the RNSki, it was becoming V popular, and if memory serves me correctly they do have dry slope champs in the UK, I think later in the year ???

 

[al1985]

nice one i wouldnt mind doing a bit of boarding again, used to go to a place by me but it closed : ( , they never made any cash because the staff never charged us!I take it if your good enough the navy sponsor you me hopes???kind of lacking a board - slight problem!

 

[sara21]

how tall are you? i am selling some old used gear and would give a RR reg a good deal. I would be more than willing to send it your way if interested!

 

[al1985]

hey i'm 1.69 but im ok 4 gear thnx i've got a board i borrow off my m8 sometimes as hes an instructor even though he is 2 shoe sizes smaller than me or i just hire 1 if he's using it, the only place i rate going to is tamworth snowdome and with me living in wales i dont get up there that much at all : ( going to get back into it tho been getting over shin splints and then a dodgy knee hasnt helped,too much drunk joggin home, all good now tho yey!