hellyer
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Who likes coffee in a can?
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Was a boarder in the 60's (yeah I am an old bugger)
Took the fin off the 9 foot Mal & hurtled down Bourke St. at Bulla. Novelty soon wore off along with skin wore off - very little control. Experimented with a mini fin, only marginley (spelling?) better. Tried a few other experiments including the first "snowboards" over from the States. Very long, heavy, straight & an effort to get on edge. Gave it away & took up skiing - been at it 40 years on & off.
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Originally Posted By: TheStigBorn and grew up in Austria not too far from the ski hills, that's where I learnt.
Born in Oz & moved to the UK.............bummer
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HS. Re the padded room - looks good & sorta goes with my signature also.
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Thanks Guys, yeah has got me thinking about new skis also.
I currently have Stockli Stormrider xxl's which handle most things here in Oz & were OK earlier this year in Nozawa but some more width underfoot might be good when I head to Shiga Kogen next Feb.
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Originally Posted By: Creek Boysnowjunky, fwiw check out the tech talk over in tgr as they have tons of reviews/comparisons there
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First got my kicks in 66 to 76
Moved North & drifted away.
Born again in 96 & now making up for lost time, hungrier than ever.
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Growing up in Victoria, winter surfing & white water kayaking.
Skiing seemed warmer.
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Actual for me is 24 days per year.
Target would be for all season in each hemispheres.
The $50 mill lotto drawn in about 30 minutes here in OZ nay help me hit that target.
I have everrey think crosseddd inkluudink my fingetz
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Thanks CB, I did find those reviews after your advice
WOW! I can't believe a ski wih that width underfoot can carve like they say. Though being a surfer I can relate to rocker being used to good effect in the pow.
I hadn't heard of PM Gear before, where are they situated?
Love to demo some of their stuff
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Can you ski from Okushiga Kogen to Sun valley without having to walk any where?
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Originally Posted By: snowjunkyFor the unitiated, what are Ihasas? - should I be jealous also?
Hey guys - Am I invisible?
Maybe I am but i'm also inquisitive.
I have googled lhasa & as I imagine you are not riding Tibetan mountain dogs I am still in the dark.
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For the unitiated, what are Ihasas? - should I be jealous also?
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For those of you lucky enough to live in or have an extended stay in Japan - How do Japanese skis compare to popular European & American brands?
Tell us your thoughts
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Ah yes that's it.
Thanks Rach
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I like that last one
Hugh Jackman isn't it?
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I have had some tasty octopus balls in Osaka a while back.
I can't remember the Japanese name for them, can someone remind me
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Of course, nothing like an Asahi sandwich for sustenance
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So Amos what is the closest ski hill to Utsunomiya?
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yeah weekday whistler is peaceful heaven, like Japan - combined with Blackcomb it is easy to lose yourself
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Originally Posted By: Hotaka ScottSnickers - just gotta make sure they don't get rock hard and chip a tooth.
Frozen, yes you might as well eat a stick! -
Mabo-dofu?
is that tofu & meat or Tofu & something else?
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Yes I think it will be better that weekends at Whistler
The most popular lifts can change from ski straight on to 25 minute wait.
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Originally Posted By: Ctrl-ZWhats yours snowjunky?
Kani Ramen
Slurpolicious
What Are Your favourite On-Mountain Foods
in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
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Worse than Chicken Gizzards?