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subdude
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cool are you 45 and 43 now?
RISkier
Active member
I don't think there is a rule and I'm sure any tip is appreciated. I think most folks don't tip and probably don't even think about it. For quite a while I assumed that "professional" ski instructors were paid a "professional" wage. But except for high end instructors, they generally are very poorly paid for their time. When we've had good group lessons we've often done $20 two of us.
kingslug
Well-known member
It's why I won't try it. Don't think I can stand.....being on my ass all day.
hardline
New member
i have a buddy that went out and bought a t6 for his first board and was getting really frustrated. i just laughed. i tried to tell him he needed a softer board like a custom or the air and he said no way they where lower models.
Sky
Active member
Tipping the instructor
Tipping is key. You make an impression on the server. You either have class...or you don't. Sorta blunt, But to the point.
I tip. I'm not going to hunt down the "change" to tip my waiterss/waiter. They either deserve the over...or the under.
As for ski instructors...I'm in a different position than most. I buy a five pack of lessons @ Wa for $70. At my level, I usually get a private lesson. So...when I'm done with a private lesson I got for about $20...I may tip $20....I may tip $10, depending on the lesson.
Shake hands and slide some cash in there at teh end of the lesson. Set the standard for those who are unaware that tipping is thte right thing to do.
No, I'm not a waiter, not an instructor.
Tipping is key. You make an impression on the server. You either have class...or you don't. Sorta blunt, But to the point.
I tip. I'm not going to hunt down the "change" to tip my waiterss/waiter. They either deserve the over...or the under.
As for ski instructors...I'm in a different position than most. I buy a five pack of lessons @ Wa for $70. At my level, I usually get a private lesson. So...when I'm done with a private lesson I got for about $20...I may tip $20....I may tip $10, depending on the lesson.
Shake hands and slide some cash in there at teh end of the lesson. Set the standard for those who are unaware that tipping is thte right thing to do.
No, I'm not a waiter, not an instructor.
bigbog
Active member
....
Ditto the learning how to stop and fall as softly as possible.
Gravity and Momentum rule...so learn not to fight them...let your boots and skis work with them...
Ditto...learn from those who know...lessons(listening/visualizing) & reading.
$.01
SteveD
Ditto the learning how to stop and fall as softly as possible.
Gravity and Momentum rule...so learn not to fight them...let your boots and skis work with them...
Ditto...learn from those who know...lessons(listening/visualizing) & reading.
$.01
SteveD
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