Gifts Ex Element Discover Mountain Boarding One

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Mountain Boarding also known as All Terrain Boarding (ATB) is an extreme sport that has really exploded in the UK over the past few years and is seriously good fun. A Mountain Board is a kind of a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard which can be used on slopes covered by grass or sometimes dirt. The basic principle behind Mountain Boarding is fairly simple - get down the hill having as much fun as you possibly can. Nice. Our Discover Mountain Boarding intro course is the perfect introduction to this very accessible extreme sport you can realistically expect to be carving down the hills by the end of the session and be set to continue the sport on your own. Bruises guaranteed - you wouldn't want it any other way!On arrival at the centre you will be met by your instructor and supplied with all the kit for your session which includes the mountain board helmet and pads. You will then be given a safety briefing determine whether your stance is regular or goofy and learn the principles behind the most important move in mountain boarding which is power sliding or if you want to be technical stopping! It is then off to the junior slope to have a go! You will practice your power slides and then be shown how to perform moves such as toe turns heel turns and how to carve down the hill. You can move on to the big slope as soon you are ready where you can continue to practice your new skills and be shown how to use the drag lift. A really fun half day a great experience. Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with.

Gifts EX Element Discover Windsurfing Discover
Windsurfing is one of the most exciting vibrant and challenging sports around today. It is fast dynamic fun exhilarating and above all it's COOL! Windsurfing is also one of the most cost effective ways of having fun on the water and with the introduction of modern equipment and innovative training techniques it is now easier to learn and pick up than ever. If Windsurfing is something that you've always fancied then our Discover Windsurfing intro could be the perfect taster for you. It consists of two hour's private tuition with an experienced instructor the progress you make will really surprise you and it is very realistic to expect that you will be sailing across the lake or lagoon by the end of the two hours. Experience Content : Upon arrival at the centre your instructor will meet you and get you kitted out in your wetsuit. You will then be introduced to the equipment before doing some work on dry land with a simulator. It's now time to hit the water under the watchful eye of your instructor who will constantly provide tips and advice to make your progress as fast as possible. This two hour introduction will give you an excellent insight to the exciting world of windsurfing and give you a real feel for the sport. You can realistically expect to be sailing by the end of your session which will leave you ready to come back and give it another go in order to learn some further techniques. Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with. Why not look at our full range of experiences
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Gifts EX Element Hang Gliding 1 Day Intro Course Hang Gliding 1 Day Intro Course
This one day intro to Hang Gliding is a fantastic way for you to get a taste of this extreme but serene sport! You will have a fun day during which you will be introduced to the equipment and the principles of hang gliding and will have a go at all sorts of things such as ground control launching and take off! The centre uses a winch which ensures that you will be able to progress much faster than you would on a hill. This is a great day and if you decide to continue with your training to become a qualified hang glider this counts as the first day of your EPC course. You can soar with the birds!Course Content : You will start your day by meeting your instructor at the centre before learning some theory on how a glider flies having a safety briefing and being introduced to the equipment which includes the glider harness and helmet. You will then work on a simulator to get a feel for how a glider flies. You will learn how to rig and de- rig a glider before doing some short runs with the glider; your feet will be on on the ground but the glider will be catching air and you will be starting to learn how to handle a glider. The fun really starts when you are attached to the winch - the winch is at one end of the airfield and you & your glider at the other; the speed the winch pulls you at determines how high & fast you fly. You will start off being pulled for some short hops and as your skill and confidence builds you will progress to longer flights. By the end of this great day you can expect to be doing short flights where you will be 15 - 20ft in the air. Please note: Progress is dependent on the individual student and wind strength. Please ensure that you provide a contact telephone number when creating your account to purchase this item as we need to pass this information on to the company that we book these experiences with.
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Gifts EX Element Hang Gliding 1 Day Intro Course with Tandem Flight 1 Day Tandem
This has to be one of the best days that we offer! A combination of our Hang Gliding 1 Day Intro Course with our Tandem Hang Glide Aero- Tow Experience. It is a fun packed day during which you will learn the basics of solo hangliding. You will be introduced to the equipment and the principles of hang gliding and will have a go at all sorts of things such as ground control launching and take off! The day finishes with the pi? ce de r? sistance which is your chance to experience an aero tow tandem hang glide; in a special tandem Hanglider you will be towed behind a microlight to a height of 3000ft with your instructor. Run your fingers through the clouds as you take control of the glider or simply sit back and enjoy the views. This really is a unique experience of a lifetime hanging on the outside of an aircraft head down with nothing but the rush of the wind over your face. A brilliant and excellent value day!Course Content : You will start your day by meeting your instructor at the centre before learning some theory on how a glider flies having a safety briefing and being introduced to the equipment which includes the glider harness and helmet. You will then work on a simulator to get a feel for how a glider flies. You will then learn how to rig and de- rig a glider before doing some short runs with the glider; your feet will be on on the ground but the glider will be catching air and you will be starting to learn how to handle a glider. The fun really starts when you are attached to the winch - the winch is at one end of the airfield and you & your glider at the other; the speed the winch pulls you at determines how high & fast you fly. Using a winch ensures that you will be able to progress much faster than you would on a hill. You will start off being pulled for some short hops and as your skill and confidence builds you will progress to longer flights. By the end of your training you can expect depending on your progress and the wind strength to be doing short flights where you will be 15 - 20ft in the air. You will finish your day with you tandem hang glide aero tow experience; the microlight will start and begin towing the glider into the air for a thrilling ride gaining height all the while taking in the great views. At 3000ft the towline will be jettisoned and you and your instructor will glide free and silent in complete awe of the spectacular views overlooking the beautiful countryside. You may even get a chance to use your new skills and take the controls and fly the hang glider yourself or enjoy the thrill of limited aerobatics depending on weather conditions and your instructor.
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