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is that really the number ?

does anyone know the emergency number for Niseko ? Just in case...

15) Onsen 16) Sapporo Classicu

hey Ippy, any comments on how Burton sizing compares to Nike sizing ? I'm currently riding Burton Rulers and am interested in the ZF1's. I like my Rulers for their stiffness but they give me a bit of heel lift. Which Burtons were you in and how does the stiffness compare to the ZF1 ? I tried a pair of DK thought they were a bit soft... could also be due to the DK's articulated ankle.

and perhaps lit at night so the crossing can be done beyond 330pm... also, improvements in signage would help. took me a while to figure out how to get to hanazono from hirafu

sorry, don't know anything about Union, but do check out Flux as well

take the Donen Bus which stops at Hirafu Intersection, the covered bus stop outside Seicomart-o. ¥1000

still rocking my Oakley A-Frames with HI yellow lenses. got a new pair of Von Zipper Fishbowls... they're ridiculously huge but the peripheral vision is amazing. looking forward to trying them out in about a week's time

all.i.can looks pretty sick. check out the teasers on vimeo

based on my experience buying ice hockey gear which has similar export restrictions... a lot of ebay retailers don't give a toss. just putting that out there...

got a AK 2L Stagger last season... great jacket - absolutely no complaints. Only issue is the hood - if you wear a helmet, the hood won't fit over.

15 Dec in Niseko !

im looking at these pics and drooling

anyone know where I can get any of the Car Danchi series outside of Japan ?

car danchi !

Dude, this is an EPIC thread ! I wish I had come across this before I bought my first board. Although I am lucky that I made a good pick, all the research I did during the buying process is encapsulated in this thread and then some. Thanks !

i picked up this season's copy of "Snowboarder's Bible" (Japanese magazine) which is basically a huge gear guide and found the Japanese prices pretty shocking, especially with the strong Yen

after hitting Japan you will not want to ski in Korea... it's just not worth it. it's cold, icy and crowded.

Was in Niseko this year late March - early April and Mamabear's description is absolutely spot on.

Originally Posted By: panhead_pete Looks steeper in white much steeper, especially the black run with moguls

I flew from Hong Kong to Sapporo on 2 Apr to hit Niseko... there were 40 people on my flight. I also noticed that mine was the only international flight landing. Niseko was pretty quiet... mostly Japanese people with very few westerners.

spotted Woodley at the top of the family run yesterday... that dog can really run !

I'm here !!! It's puking down snow, hope it continues tomorrow. Should be a good morning =D

is there any other way besides ? my skill isn't there yet heading to Niseko tomorrow, i can't wait !!! hope the snow materialises this weekend

Skier from age 3 to 18 frequently each season... skiied 2x in my 20's & 30's total. Picked up boarding in Niseko at 36 in Feb and there's no looking back.