Signature 3 Snowboard Program for Mini Shredders
— Posted by Jon on December 28, 2011
My snowboard next to a tiny Signature 3 snowboard.
Park City Mountain Resort is very excited to launch our new Signature 3 Snowboard program, aimed specifically at mini shredders. Oh, for those that don't know shredders is slang for snowboarders.
The Signature 3 Snowboard program is for 5 and 6 year olds. The beauty of the Signature 3 Program is that there is never more than 3 students in a class, so it is basically a private lesson. Snowboard technolgy has progressed leaps and bounds in the last few years, and now there are snowboards made specifically for the mini shredder. These new boards have V rockers and bevelled edges, which makes learning to snowboard a ton easier. I only wish that technology was around when I learned to snowboard!
V rocker and bevelled edges make it easier to turn and control a snowboard and reduces the chances of catching the wrong edge, which often results in a big thud! The base of the snowboard has a very slight v in it which means the edges are slighty higher than the base which gives a looser feel to the board. Also the new flex and length of the boards are much better now for kids to ride and enjoy.
One of the main difference between the Signature 3 and the Signature 5 ski and snowboard school program is that the 5 & 6 year olds aren't on the snow for six hours. Six hours is often too long for the little guys and girls, as fatigue can set in especially at over 7000 ft above sea level. They are in the Signature 3 snowboard program for a full day, but it is broken down into two-two hour on snow sessions. This gives them breaks during the day so that they can learn at a pace which is much better for them. They are with the same instructor for the whole day. We teach them through stories and games which keeps the kids very engaged in the lesson, whether they are pretending to be their favorite animals or super hero.
As the little guys don't have the fine motor skills as older children and adults, it definitely takes them a little longer to learn how to snowboard. But they sure have a blast when they are learning and with access to three magic carpets, the experience is greatly enhanced. The instructors working in the Signature 3 snowboard program work full time in that program so they know exactly how to produce a fun, safe learning environment for the children. After all snowboarding is all about having fun and creating memories. The Signature 3 program is a great way to introduce snowboarding to the mini shredders. As Whitney Houston says, "Children are the future!"
See you on the slopes.
This program rocked!!! We spent 3 days over thanksgiving and our son loved it. Audrey and Jen were great instructors. We can't wait to go back. He keeps asking when he gets to snowboard again.
— Posted by Muirelle on January 2, 2012 10:04 PM MST
My son Jayden took a class on 12/21/11, his instructor was really good. After the class was over my husband and I took my son up the lift. We were amazed how well he learned that coming down the mountain he didn't fall and had great control over the board. I strongly feel his class was money well spent. The instructor was really good. very patient and nice towards my son. I strongly recommend this class to anyone whoed like to learn how to snowboard. We came back home to Los Angeles Ca on 12/26 and on 12/27 we hit up Big Bear, my son and I snowboared for hours. We had such a great safe and good time. Thanks
— Posted by Adriana ZARATE on January 2, 2012 9:49 PM MST
My son had a wonderful time in this program! We will definitely be back next year, maybe even sooner! Thank you for finally making it possible for my little guy to snowboard!!!
— Posted by Jessica on January 1, 2012 11:15 AM MST
I completely agree! We had a terrific time!
— Posted by Clark on January 1, 2012 11:16 AM MST