Not just for snowboarding, but for any hobby or learning, the most enjoyable thing is surely improving your knowledge and skills. When we see people gliding along with the pleasure of snowboarding in photos and videos, there are probably many people who think, "It must be so fun to be able to snowboard like that."
However, once you have mastered skiing to a certain extent, it is quite difficult to improve further. I have been practicing on my own for many years, but my progress has been three steps forward and two steps back. I thought I couldn't improve any more on my own! So I started taking lessons at a school about five years ago, but the speed of improvement is completely different.
Why didn't it work? I feel that it is very important, especially for adults, to be taught theoretically how your body is moving (or not moving) over and over again. This goes without saying for beginners. This is because it allows you to improve in the shortest time possible without taking unnecessary detours.
For this reason, we highly recommend joining a school or camp, but did you know that you can join a school outside of ski resorts? Many of the snowboard shops recommended by FREERUN also run their own schools, tours, and camps. They all have a wealth of experience and are able to help you improve your skills with lessons tailored to the level of each individual.
This time, we will introduce a bus tour offered by GALAC, a snowboard shop in Saitama City.
GALAC is a long-established shop that was founded 39 years ago, and has a track record of producing many world ranking holders and Japanese professional champions in the past, and is also a shop with a reputation for schools and camps that lead to improvement. If you don't have a favorite shop or are interested in a school, join this tour and get a lecture on tips for improvement!
GALAC bus tours are popular with families and have a homely atmosphere. Even those with children who don't snowboard can join. There's no problem even if you're traveling alone! If you're even a little bit interested, why not give the shop a visit?
Dates: January 1th and 12th
Location: Fukushima Prefecture Aizu Highlands Takatsue (http://takatsue.jp/）
*For details on participation fees, please contact the shop.
Inquiries: In person or by phone at GALAC
