On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:10:32 GMT, doetnietcomputeren
allegedly wrote:

Any newbie tips received with thanks.

You'll find this place much quieter and less volatile than the other
place. :-)

Neil's covered the staying dry bit. You might also consider some knee
pads and maybe some padding down your butt. You'll fall over a lot at the
start, and whilst it's important to learn to fall properly, you'll still
hit your knees and arse quite a lot. Protecting them a little means you
won't be so sore at the end of the day.

Having a hot tub after can help.

Write-off the evening, you'll be spent.

Stick with it. There'll be 2 or 3 days of falling over, frustration and
pain. At the end of it, it clicks and nirvana awaits.

- Dave.

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