How to Evaluate Your Snowboard Instructor

The purpose of a lesson is to learn new skills. Your snowboard instructor should show patience and communicate effectively with the class.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Ride the lift with your instructor.
2. Chat about goals you have for the lesson.
3. Find out what goals the instructor has for the class.
4. Ask for pointers when you need them.
5. Listen to tips the instructor offers to other students in the class.
6. Determine how many skills you picked up during the class. Did your instructor address questions you had?
7. Ask yourself if you enjoyed the time you spent in class.

Tips & Warnings

• When you put more effort into a lesson, you're apt to learn more.
• Listen to what the instructor says and, more importantly, watch how your instructor demonstrates skills.