Picking your snow boarding tutor can be a really complicated selection, especially one that comes down to your judgement more than anything else, however following a few basic set of rules and asking the correct questions you can be sure that your choice will be the correct one. When I first started learning snow boarding I was only 20 and really the sport was only just beginning. Snow boarding began when a man decided to attach his son’s skis together in order to ensure that his son’s technique was correct. This has lead to snow boarding being one of the most popular winter sports even making an appearance in the Olympic games. In spite of this, the rules and regulations that are available in other sports are different with snow boarding and for that reason it is very hard to find a tutor who sticks to the rules and you can trust them.

Does your tutor have any clients that you can speak to?

Ask your tutor if he has any past pupils that you are able to speak with. If he does then you will be able to ensure that he at least has some experience, and you can ask those pupils what they thought of his training they were provided with. This is something I always have available for all my students. I ask them if they would like to speak with any ex pupils and give them their telephone numbers. Although most don’t bother calling them up, it gives them a certain level of confidence in my ability.

What rates or charges will you incur for instruction?

This is one of the most important questions that you ask and one that should be considered as a major factor for whom you will select. If a tutor is charging more then another it probably reflects on one major issue, their ability. If you are being charged more then this may be reflected in the service and experience and therefore it may be worth it. On the other hand, if you are mainly looking for the ability to master basic skills, then perhaps it is not worth paying extra. It is also imperative that you ask if the rates that you are paying reflect every cost element that you will incur. What do I mean by this? Some tutors may charge you by the hour, but then the course may ask for more in order to use the facilities or rent equipment. Be sure that you know about everything that you are paying. Another point for consideration is that if you intend to train on a better slope then the costs of tuition will surely be higher. I would recommend paying that little extra to learn on snow, and on a varied and challenging range of slopes.

How well do you think you will get on with your instructor?

This is something that we all have to think about before finding a tutor, and although we cannot always tell, meeting them in person is a great way to get a feel for their personality. Many instructors choose to make friends with their pupils however this is something that I avoid doing. In my opinion students attain the best results, when they have a relationship of mutual respect and understanding with their instructor. When the pupil and instructor become too chatty problems occur. However, this is just my opinion. If you feel more comfortable with a chatty instructor then this should be your choice. You need to consider the best option for you, and allow this to control your choice of tutor.

The times the instructor is available.

If your tutor is only available between the hours of 9 and 5 and this is when you are at work the chances are that this tutor is not suited to you. Stop and discuss with a tutor and find out when both of you are available, this will allow you to have a better working relationship.

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