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So I've made about 20 threads about Windells...perhaps my last one here

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steezyjibber
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I'll keep it simple.

1) Is the bagjump at every session?

2) I need to know what session is better, 3 or 5, and why. I've been wanting to go to Windells for about 5 years now and I've always just thought of myself going to session 5. It's at a good time in the summer where you're craving skiing and you have something to look forward to, I could have some water ramp practice in prior to it, but my cousin's friends seem to be interested in session 3.

3) Before I register I need some final reassurance that Windells is worth spending 2,000+ on. Mind you, 3 years ago was the peak of my freestyle performance, and i've been getting worse every year. I don't want to get to windells and be like, "shit, i shouldn't have spent all the money on this". i WILL try more at windells though, and I've always loved spring skiing in t-shirts and stuff.

4) What happens if you get hurt before your session is over and you can't ski?

Thanks.
Mar 29 2010 12:39PM
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Blurst
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I am sorry that I cannot answer more of your questions but I would recommend going earlier because there is more snow and it is not as hot.
Mar 29 2010 12:46PM
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nickyp
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5 is TC Week
Mar 29 2010 12:46PM
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steezyjibber
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good to know. but does this really have an effect on anything? meeting parry & wesson isn't a deciding point for me, i've already met parry.
Mar 29 2010 1:10PM
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steezyjibber
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bump
Mar 29 2010 2:53PM
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nickyp
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I just put it there as extra info. Maybe you hate Andy and Will, and my information has prevented some really awkward bus rides?
Mar 29 2010 2:55PM
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Kayess
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i can answer about getting injured and not being able to ski. basically you sit in a house and watch movies and shit till the campers get back then you can go around doing whatever you want. its not the funnest thing in the world but hey your injured and cant do shit anyways.
Mar 29 2010 3:59PM
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ike.
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1) Yes. But depends on the weather ; it can't be up in major wind.
2) If you could get water ramp training inb4 both sessions, go 3. because there is more snow and easier to ski all the way out to the bottom. and the weather is more mild, which I find is better when hiking all day. If you can only do water ramps before sesh 5, then go sesh 5.
4) Not 100% sure if they will refund all, but I think if you get insurance they will refund some.
3) Hell ya its worth it!!!!! I learned so much and IMO it is the funnest place on earth!! haha.
Mar 29 2010 4:08PM
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steezyjibber
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^thanks a lot and thanks to the other replies, still looking for more replies if possible also
Mar 29 2010 4:10PM
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S.Harkins
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1. bag jump open every session unless weather prevents opening
2. Worth the money, bring a good learning attitude and you will learn!
3. You can purchase travel insurance that will cover cost of missed camp if injury happens.

anything else?
Apr 7 2010 3:12PM
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Gharf
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for 2000 bucks you have a flight to queenstown and a season pass in cardrona.

i dont realy see how windells can beat that...


but whatever.
Apr 7 2010 3:25PM
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EvanA02
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this. or Chile

but you dont get the coaching or experience 
Apr 7 2010 3:28PM
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Elmo.
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exactly.... im going session 6 and i heard there is still snow but a lot less obviously... go 3 if u can and try to get water ramps in first cuz wat u learn in water ramps gives u an advantage to stick wat u leanred to snow wihtout havign to wait to long
Apr 7 2010 4:33PM
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MADDECENT
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My life goal is to be a janitor at Windells.

Just saying...
Apr 7 2010 4:36PM
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teleak
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can't really answer those questions... but you should try not to think about getting hurt
Apr 7 2010 7:23PM
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baaangthat
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windles < mhssc
Apr 7 2010 7:25PM
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StowePassHolder
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fact
Apr 7 2010 7:50PM
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50in07
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false.

Apr 7 2010 7:55PM
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JuliusJ
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bears beets battlestar galatica
Apr 7 2010 7:58PM
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ChadThundercock
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well if your going for the experience - do windells

if you are wanting to learn an assload of new tricks; and you want either a week more on snow, or an extra 1000 bucks in your pocket - go with mhssc




Apr 7 2010 8:04PM
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Hood.[scdb]
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all my friends say they go to the public part of hood mhssc and they see just as many pros and still have a ghood time, but its up to you. If your friends are going to windells then go to windells...
Apr 7 2010 8:09PM
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StowePassHolder
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yeah MHSSC is sick and you still see a ton of pros and save a lot of money
Apr 8 2010 8:32AM
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Wilcox_
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Hood has struck again. If you has enuf monimies for to windells, if not enough monimies mhssc.
Apr 8 2010 9:33AM
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Ian.Ham
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Yeah and what about a car, place to stay, food, etc.  That is like another 3000 at least for the summer.  Windells provides everything for a week, sick tramps and skatepark.  Food and lodging provided.  Not all people have the time or money to spend the summer in New Zealand
Apr 8 2010 4:35PM
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abc8tr8we98g
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make a road trip out of it and sleep in your car
Apr 8 2010 6:51PM
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50in07
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A lot of people camparing windells and MHSSC leave out the fact that MHSSC is mostly hiking and Windells has two tow ropes and yes you can take the lift early on but it does not make for fast laps at all.
Apr 8 2010 8:15PM
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Gharf
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not 3000 more like 1000.


and if you don have the money you can go to europe it s realy much much cheaper you can get a month of skiing for 1000 bucks.


if you just have one week windells is fine but otherwise it s realy expansive.
Apr 10 2010 2:14AM
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