Getting used to dry slopes can take some time, but it is still possible to carve out slalom turns or perform freestyle tricks on plastic.
Although the skills are the same, dry slopes require more refined movements than snow. For that reason alone, dry slopes provide an excellent and inexpensive training resource.
Do you have what it takes to develop refined and accurate ski and snowboard skills? Watch the following ski and snowboard videos from resident coaches Ali and Si to help you understand the differences between snow and dry slope.
If you've not Skied or Snowboarded on a dry slope before, watch these guides for some great advice on how to make the most of the experience!