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Never-ending / Dry Slopes
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mahgnillig
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I haven't skied a dry slope for years... I'm betting the technology is probably much better now, but when I did it I just remember it being like skiing on a scrubbing brush! The never ending ones sound pretty cool... good for an off-season ski fix if you don't want to travel to the opposite side of the world ;). I have never seen one in the US, but they're all over the place in the UK. I'm not too sure I'd want to use my own skis on a dry slope though...
I'm going to visit family in the UK next week and missing the end of ski season here at Heavenly/Northstar. I'm halfway tempted to check out one of the dry slopes while I'm there... should be an interesting experience!
I'm going to visit family in the UK next week and missing the end of ski season here at Heavenly/Northstar. I'm halfway tempted to check out one of the dry slopes while I'm there... should be an interesting experience!
lynseyf
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
DON'T!! They haven't improved, it's still like skiing on a scrubbing brush. The snow domes are a bit better but only if you are really snow starved or have drills to practise.
What's a never ending slope??
I'm pretty sure it's like a big treadmill on an incline. Nevermind, apparently more like a record on a record player...
edit: apparently both are types of never ending ski slopes.
Anna
Angel Diva
Anna
Angel Diva
Ok - new here's the stuff to confuse you all!
1) We're getting one facility with 3 never ending slopes (see prior post for link)
* they are like a conveyor belt.
* no, can't use own skis - app the wax can ruin the surface.
* these are very popular in many countries and apparently they are used for training purposes by elite athletes ...
* the surface is sprayed or constantly wet as well ..... app it's like a HARD groomer
2) We are also getting TWO of these dry slopes (click HERE):
Made with SnowFlex ......
So, for me, for now, I think the Never-ending one will be better... I don't do jumps (yet) ....
So, yeah - opinions still?
1) We're getting one facility with 3 never ending slopes (see prior post for link)
* they are like a conveyor belt.
* no, can't use own skis - app the wax can ruin the surface.
* these are very popular in many countries and apparently they are used for training purposes by elite athletes ...
* the surface is sprayed or constantly wet as well ..... app it's like a HARD groomer
2) We are also getting TWO of these dry slopes (click HERE):
Made with SnowFlex ......
So, for me, for now, I think the Never-ending one will be better... I don't do jumps (yet) ....
So, yeah - opinions still?
mahgnillig
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
When I clicked on the "x" to close the picture, I saw the article underneath... :ROTF:. Definitely worth a read.... it made me snort my coffee!
I have opened a can o' worms in my household... hubby now wants to try dry slope while we're in the UK!
hi mahgnillig,
if he's keen to try a dry slope, see https://www.natives.co.uk/whatsnew/dryski.htm for a list. Be sure to pack gloves and protective clothing, the surface is very coarse!
There are a few snowdomes in UK:
SNO!zone - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
SNO!zone - Castleford, West Yorkshire
SNO!zone - Braehead, Glasgow
Tamworth Snowdome - Tamworth, Staffordshire
Chill Factore - Trafford Park, Manchester
The Snow Centre - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
The Snow Centre at Hemel Hempstead is a few miles north of London - will you be near enough to visit this? The main slope is 160metre, 30metre wide. There's a popular Ladies' Morning on either Mondays or Wednesdays - see https://skilikeawoman.com/UK13.htm for info.
mahgnillig
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
We'll be staying in Kent for the most part... with a weekend trip to Edinburgh for the Beltane festival. I know there's a dry slope in Chatham... that's where I had my first ever skiing lessons as a kid, so we'll probably end up going there 
According to their website, Chatham Ski Centre has "the longest artificial slope in Kent & the South East and is the premier wintersports facility in the region". Let us know how what you and hubby think of the Centre.
Kent in spring should be lovely, blossom everywhere! Have a great visit
Kent in spring should be lovely, blossom everywhere! Have a great visit
ScottishGirlie
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I work on a dry slope!
They aren't as bad as they used to be. Having misting systems now compared to fifteen/twenty years ago makes them much more user friendly. The majority are also better maintained now.
In terms of ski wear, I'm going through a set of skis on average every year. That's based on five days work a week and forty plus weeks a year. The main reason I end up killing a ski is they go totally lifeless, the flex dies. I've worked less hours since September this season so hopefully my current set of skis will last a bit longer!
They aren't as bad as they used to be. Having misting systems now compared to fifteen/twenty years ago makes them much more user friendly. The majority are also better maintained now.
In terms of ski wear, I'm going through a set of skis on average every year. That's based on five days work a week and forty plus weeks a year. The main reason I end up killing a ski is they go totally lifeless, the flex dies. I've worked less hours since September this season so hopefully my current set of skis will last a bit longer!
it's probably about 15 years ago since I tried a dry slope, and it was my first ever time on skis. Good to hear that the surface is more user friendly now
What's it like with a covering of snow?
Liquid Yellow
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Yvonne, we've got a dry slop in Southampton (it's a bit rubbish, I went there once) and when it snowed in Dec 2009 they had to close it!! Oh the irony.
But wow, I've never heard of a never-ending dry slope! Not sure I'd fancy that, it's actually a bit like the Flow-rider I've seen on a cruise ship:
[YOUTUBE]D1DxUmAetZU[/YOUTUBE]
I'd be kind of tempted to try one of our UK fridges, but it's a pricey way of skiing a few metres when you add in the cost of petrol to get there..
But wow, I've never heard of a never-ending dry slope! Not sure I'd fancy that, it's actually a bit like the Flow-rider I've seen on a cruise ship:
[YOUTUBE]D1DxUmAetZU[/YOUTUBE]
I'd be kind of tempted to try one of our UK fridges, but it's a pricey way of skiing a few metres when you add in the cost of petrol to get there..
Ski Around Sue
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I think the never ending slope looks like a lot of fun! Not quite skiing but great for technique and playing around! But I'm sure if I did it I would be rolling all over - nothing so graceful as the guys in the video.
