Gabe Sylvestre

Every Move You Make Has a Time and a Place

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out of 31 reviews


Gabe Sylvestre

Every Move You Make Has a Time and a Place


Teaches: Snowboard - General, Freestyle
Also Teaches: Ski
Home Mountain: Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley, ME
Gender: Male
Certifications: None
USASA 100
Years Teaching: 18.1
Years at Sugarloaf: 18.1
Certifications: None
USASA 100
Years Teaching: 18.1
Years at Sugarloaf: 18.1

About

<div>Me
I've been teaching since 2006. I passed my AASI level 3 exam in march of 2012. From the season of 2012-2013 to 2014-2015 I headed up the snowboard training and in house freestyle certification for all the staff at Sunday River. I am now a part of the Copper family in Colorado where I teach for Ski and Ride School and coach for Woodward. I've been teaching skiing for 8 years and freestyle skiing for 6, though do not have any certs on skis. Winter has been my passion since I was very small and I love sharing it with as many others as I can! 

My Equipment
</div>Boots:    
                2013 Flow Hylite,
                2011 Dalbello Krypton Cross
Bindings:   
                2016 Flow NX2 hybrid (storm trooper)         
                2013 Flow NX2 SE (orange)
                2011 Flow M9 (orange)
Boards:   
               2016 Flow Era 155W
               2013 Never Summer Proto 157
Skis:      
               2013 Joystick These 175 cm


Reviews

amy
March 12, 2015
Advanced - Another Program

Trees, Trees, Trees! Gabe was an incredible instructor and helped our group a TON with navigating the glades. He obviously enjoys them too so he knew what to look for in our riding and then ran some through drills that were extremely pertinent and fun as well. He was also a great guide. We left our group lesson feeling like we all had a private with things to work on, better skills and smiles on our faces. Thank you Gabe!


Ruth
March 02, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

Gabe was my instructor for 3 of 5 days Feb 23-27. They were all group lessons. One day was on green runs learning to butter our boards and try 180's. Another was warm up and instruction on blue runs ending with me on one of my first black diamond runs! My final day with Gabe was back on blue runs with two other ladies, one riding at a more beginner level but Gabe was able to teach us all what we needed, doing the same drills but we each took away what we needed to improve our riding. He was able to explain things in many different ways and has an experiential approach to teaching. Gabe is a fantastic instructor who combines his knowledge, patience and contagious enthusiasm for the sport to create a a fun and productive lesson for all. Thanks Gabe.


Gloria
February 24, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

Gabe is super friendly and will teach you whatever you want to learn at your ability level. we were a mixed group of 4 ladies and I younger man and we had a great time learning buttering tricks on a green run. Thanks!


Rosie
February 23, 2015
Beginner - Another Program

I had a private lesson with Gabe after a few attempts at trying to get back into snowboarding after many years. I was fearful and had no idea what I was doing wrong or how to correct it - I was about to give up! After the lesson with Gabe I was able to feel more in control - and by the end I was linking turns comfortably! More importantly, he was able to adapt his instruction to my learning style, and for the first time I really understood how to move my board. He was extremely patient, clear, and I felt no pressure to move beyond my skill level until I was ready. I can honestly say my 'nerves' took a back seat and I just had fun out there!


emil
January 25, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

Gabe Sylvestre was amazing. In 1.5 hours I improved my ability on the snow board and became faster and more confident. He is a great instructor- patient, friendly and knowledgeable.


James
January 17, 2015
Advanced - Another Program

Instruction was clear, concise, and informative. I would 100% recommend Gabe to anyone trying to improve their skills at both the beginner and advanced level!


Xavier
January 07, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

A phenomenal instructor! Very clear instructions and demonstration. His teaching methods showed me a whole new world of snowboarding and I cant wait for another lesson!


Matt
January 07, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

Great teacher, incredibly knowledgeable about the mechanics of proper board control for both carving and park. Also just a cool guy.


Samantha
December 16, 2014
Beginner - Another Program

Would recommend Gabe for any lesson! Great teacher!


Devon
December 15, 2014
Beginner - Another Program

Gabe was very encouraging and help me learn what I needed to advance to the next level.



About

<div>Me
I've been teaching since 2006. I passed my AASI level 3 exam in march of 2012. From the season of 2012-2013 to 2014-2015 I headed up the snowboard training and in house freestyle certification for all the staff at Sunday River. I am now a part of the Copper family in Colorado where I teach for Ski and Ride School and coach for Woodward. I've been teaching skiing for 8 years and freestyle skiing for 6, though do not have any certs on skis. Winter has been my passion since I was very small and I love sharing it with as many others as I can! 

My Equipment
</div>Boots:    
                2013 Flow Hylite,
                2011 Dalbello Krypton Cross
Bindings:   
                2016 Flow NX2 hybrid (storm trooper)         
                2013 Flow NX2 SE (orange)
                2011 Flow M9 (orange)
Boards:   
               2016 Flow Era 155W
               2013 Never Summer Proto 157
Skis:      
               2013 Joystick These 175 cm


Reviews

amy
March 12, 2015
Advanced - Another Program

Trees, Trees, Trees! Gabe was an incredible instructor and helped our group a TON with navigating the glades. He obviously enjoys them too so he knew what to look for in our riding and then ran some through drills that were extremely pertinent and fun as well. He was also a great guide. We left our group lesson feeling like we all had a private with things to work on, better skills and smiles on our faces. Thank you Gabe!


Ruth
March 02, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

Gabe was my instructor for 3 of 5 days Feb 23-27. They were all group lessons. One day was on green runs learning to butter our boards and try 180's. Another was warm up and instruction on blue runs ending with me on one of my first black diamond runs! My final day with Gabe was back on blue runs with two other ladies, one riding at a more beginner level but Gabe was able to teach us all what we needed, doing the same drills but we each took away what we needed to improve our riding. He was able to explain things in many different ways and has an experiential approach to teaching. Gabe is a fantastic instructor who combines his knowledge, patience and contagious enthusiasm for the sport to create a a fun and productive lesson for all. Thanks Gabe.


Gloria
February 24, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

Gabe is super friendly and will teach you whatever you want to learn at your ability level. we were a mixed group of 4 ladies and I younger man and we had a great time learning buttering tricks on a green run. Thanks!


Rosie
February 23, 2015
Beginner - Another Program

I had a private lesson with Gabe after a few attempts at trying to get back into snowboarding after many years. I was fearful and had no idea what I was doing wrong or how to correct it - I was about to give up! After the lesson with Gabe I was able to feel more in control - and by the end I was linking turns comfortably! More importantly, he was able to adapt his instruction to my learning style, and for the first time I really understood how to move my board. He was extremely patient, clear, and I felt no pressure to move beyond my skill level until I was ready. I can honestly say my 'nerves' took a back seat and I just had fun out there!


emil
January 25, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

Gabe Sylvestre was amazing. In 1.5 hours I improved my ability on the snow board and became faster and more confident. He is a great instructor- patient, friendly and knowledgeable.


James
January 17, 2015
Advanced - Another Program

Instruction was clear, concise, and informative. I would 100% recommend Gabe to anyone trying to improve their skills at both the beginner and advanced level!


Xavier
January 07, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

A phenomenal instructor! Very clear instructions and demonstration. His teaching methods showed me a whole new world of snowboarding and I cant wait for another lesson!


Matt
January 07, 2015
Intermediate - Another Program

Great teacher, incredibly knowledgeable about the mechanics of proper board control for both carving and park. Also just a cool guy.


Samantha
December 16, 2014
Beginner - Another Program

Would recommend Gabe for any lesson! Great teacher!


Devon
December 15, 2014
Beginner - Another Program

Gabe was very encouraging and help me learn what I needed to advance to the next level.


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