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As a brand new company, it is often difficult for new customers to believe in and trust what the company is saying about its "wonderful" products. Paul Howard however; the owner, founder and author of all the material in ZEPtechniques, has been in the Mountain Bike Instruction game for years so he is not new! If you like, check out the following comments from previous students and colleagues of his, regarding his ability to teach riders and Instructors alike; hopefully this may help to convince you that what we at ZEPtechniques offer is something that can be trusted.
Barbara Clarke, Washington: "Thank you sooo much! I had several successful days after our coaching and feel like I am now able to implement some of your wisdom into my riding. I took my husband and his buddy on "River" again and not only did they love it I was showered with complements from the boys. COOL!."
Brad and Jo Monteith, Ontario: "Brad and I left Whistler the end of August and made it back to Ontario. Brad and I both wanted to thank you for your skills and support this summer. Brad had great experiences under your direction and felt more comfortable and able to deal with trails both on the network and the mountain park. We hope to return to Whistler on a full time basis in 2008 and will require your coaching in the spring. All the best this fall and winter!"
Alexa Kravitz, 16 yrs old, Texas: "Paul has taught me everything I know about mountain biking. Every lesson that I've had with him, which is a lot!, has been so helpful and of course, fun! I haven't met anyone that knows as much as he does about biking, from everything to technique to just knowing the trails."
Gavin Lawson, 26 yrs old, Sydney - Australia: "After spending three months with Paul as my Director in '2005' on a mountain biking program in North Carolina, USA, my skills and confidence in my riding just kept growing continuously. As a result, I am not just a Mountain Bike Instructor at Blue Star Camps now but also the '2006' Director of that very same program Paul taught me to teach.
In this time I found Paul to be a very technical almost textbook rider as I recall looking back over our numerous videotaped downhill sessions. During these sessions under Paul's Instruction, my progress in both the speed and style of my riding would excel within a couple of hours. After having a great summer training to be and working as a Mountain Bike Instructor with him, Paul suggested I visit Canada where he works as a Snowboard instructor for the winter. I ended up spending the season there and once again was stoked to have the chance to better my skills under Paul's guidance."
Paul Kluge, 35 yrs old, Brighton, UK: "Paul is an excellent instructor with an easy-going manner that puts people at ease. His lessons are fast-paced and fun but his first priority is always the needs of the student and how they can progress their skills and understanding. Paul's students always end a lesson feeling that they have had a great time and learned a lot." - Paul Kluge, co-instructor
Dan Eastwood, 24 yrs old, UK: "Paul's enthusiasm and professionalism define him as an instructor. He has been a huge inspiration to myself and all the trainees he has worked with, both adults and children. His passion and drive to continuously evolve his teaching and learning style to incorporate every individual makes him shine above others in his profession." Dan Eastwood, School Teacher, 2004 Co-Director
Wendi Hausfeld, 23 yrs old, USA: "People always say that once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. I was 22 years old and had never learned to ride a bike when I met Paul Howard. He not only taught me the technical skills I needed to ride, but also gave me the confidence I needed to not be afraid. There are few people who really change your life and I can confidently say that Paul Howard has changed mine and I think of him every time I ride my mountain bike through the trails, loving every bump along the way."
Amy Fleischer, 19 yrs old, USA: "Paul Howard is a fantastic mountain biking instructor. When he introduced me to the sport many years ago… Paul was patient with his students and presented obstacles well suited to our skills and experience. He has confidence in his students to overcome these obstacles on the way to having fun and experiencing the thrill of downhill biking.
Much of Paul's clear instruction and practical advice still sticks with me
today, over six years later. I'll never forget the value of proper hydration and weight distribution or body position while racing downhill on a bike. Safety was always a priority, but so was fun.
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George Rose, 18 yrs old, UK: "Paul taught me both as a student and also as a trainee instructor. His ongoing instruction on my own riding acted as the perfect guidance towards me becoming a better instructor. However, not only did he help to further my biking skills, he also taught me (and set the perfect example in his own teaching) several other key instructional skills such as communication (which was tested massively in our instruction of children!) and also safety while on the trails. The coaching I received has also helped me in numerous other activities I have participated in and I am sure will help me no end in my first season as a ski instructor this winter (I only hope the instruction I receive there will be as good as that I got from Paul!)"
Mike Brennan, 29 yrs old, S.A.: "I have observed Paul Howard in an instructional capacity over a five year period, he connects with his pupils and has a passionate understanding of biking, it's great to see someone find their calling" Michael Brennan Cape Town South Africa, Father of Jack Danger Brennan
Shelley Moskowitz, 17 yrs old, UK: "Paul has the incredible ability to combine teaching and fun into his instruction of biking techniques. There is never a dull moment on the trails and at the end of the day you know you've improved as a rider and have also had an unforgettable time."
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