SkiCo built the Beginner's Magic program around Clendenin's technology. In the deluxe package, students in small classes get two hours of indoor instruction and three hours out on the snow. Students book time on the Wizard to supplement their regular lessons. Both options are designed to give each student 20 minutes on the simulator. Clendenin's private sessions last closer to an hour, so the length of the ride is up to the student.
Some people love to spend an hour on it to really groove the stroke.
It's like going to the driving range and hitting a bunch of drives in a row. The safety harness stays on the skier at all times. Though most students don't rely on it, the harness still plays an important part in the lesson. They just know it's there to rescue them in case. It's a great confidence builder as a backup.