pdoull
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Seemore I know I am a bit off topic here but I recall you were looking into comms stuff. How it go?
Back on topic - Looking at a good 2nd hand fish this afternoon, though.
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Ended up biting the bullet and got the ascents with tails.
I had forgotten what they meant when they said you have to earn your turns - ouch - that hurt a little
Only a few more things.
Will look into a split next year. Thanks to all for the info - appreciate it
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Great stuff NECK.
Where's your next one?
Me too, really enjoying these Neck.
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Have been riding an Allian Backman camber 156 board for years. Great board on groomers but even with the bindings setback as far as possible, theres boards much better suited for the deep days in Japan. Once you get some speed up its ok but always have to ride out flat spots in others tracks. For me,its time to not just settle and make do and add a more powder board to the rack.
So trying a few new/ secondhand boards next year and have acquired - 162 Malolo & hopefully a 165 NS summit (yet to pick up) and still hunting for a fish / others to try out. I have read great reviews re: the Ride slackcountry online and almost bought one last year.
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I have invested in an Osprey Koda 30 after seeing a heap of people with them and comments here. It has vertical carry for board.
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I guess the question now would be ~ What would be the ideal BackPack to do a horizontal carry ?
no thread jack btw( excuse me pls)Gidday Jynxx. Take the thread wherever especially when it comes to gear. The Sj'rs / site is the best when it comes to knowledge and no nonsense practical appraisals of gear
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I see you are in NSW ricky, you would be more than welcome to take my lightenings for a spin one day if you like.
I am sure you will be taking them to Island bend so if we meet up it would be much appreciated. Resutsu would be better though.
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i hate them ever since i tried a splitboard. they can be good in certain situations though.
having said that, in my experience yes there is a huge difference between good and bad snowshoes. i was on a set of borrowed cheap ones vs my mates msr ones and i was struggling to even climb in his tracks they were so bad. we swapped and i broke trail and he lagged behind. they were fine on the flat but hopeless climbing.
what are you going to use them for? id seriously suggest putting that money towards a split set up, no-one ever regrets this.
Oz - initially, the main purpose would be for hokkaido/ accessing un track pow. In the past, although having snow boarded for many years, I have been a bit of a poacher but looking forward I want to have the right gear, knowledge that if I go on a guided tour /go thru the gates/ find an abandon resort
/ or meet up with people that I am as well prepared as possible I don't want to be floundering around wasting energy and holding people up because of crappy equipment.
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Looking to buy some as I haven't gone down the track of a split board, yet, but...
What's the go? Are they all the same? Doesn't seem much to them? Do I really need them?
I have heard good reports in forums re: msr lightning ascents with flotation but they are exxy
and haven' been able to find in oz.
Would tubbs or lesser brand ( ocean and earth) be ok? Is there a big difference?
I suppose you get what you pay for but any body with previous experience,
it would be great to hear your advice before I part with the reddies.
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Epic take down. Camera rolled for a fair way!
Wiped out badly. Funny watching the camera roll about now
but now know why you were pissed off at the time. Lucky no trees in the way, you were fair haulin'
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Toadstool
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Justed checked my local BookOff, 17 Burton boards, but no Burton Fish
Suimasen Onehunga Whats a Book Off?
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I have been looking on ebay/ gumtree over here. Seen one fish in about 2 months and it went quick (missed it). Older model, no mini swallow tail and inserts/not est, all good for non est bindings. I think it went for about $200.
I am still looking and will keep an eye out for you but there will need to be two.
Picking up a 2nd hand burton Malaloo (bit more common - seen two come up) and NS summitt soon, found on ebay, and hopefully a fish soon to try out. Gunna try a few out, keep what I like and hopefully resell left overs, but for the price is not too much of a worry.
They have new cudas on sale for ~ $300/400 & heaps of freestyle boards / all brands
Why 156? Or fish cuit?
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Looking pretty sad as far as snow down there at mo via snow cams but dare say the parties/bands will be in full swing this we.
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Do You get out and shoot those tasty bastards?
No, but there are some hunters down here that do. I heard its not bad meat depending on season and what they've been eating in their diet. Wrong season and poor food sources ..... tastes like ass.
Is this what your after. That's some pig.
CAUGHT IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
You might think twice next time about wandering around
in the scrub.
This pig was caught in Australia, on Roy Hill Station, via Newman.(Pilbara)
They only caught it because their dogs were going missing -
it was eating their dogs
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I was trying to work out how many days per resort but I suppose that would be governed by snow fall/ terrain/who you meet up with, etc.
Meeting up with Beniswood or others would be advantageous to getting around more quickly and not getting lost. What a great offer.
My trip for 2014 is almost sorted /booked now but I have got leave pass (at moment) to do something like your trip in 2015. Got the idea from you and others. Sounds great, look forward to hearing about it
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Its nothing when you drink $6 coffee and $10 sandwiches lol. Welcome to sydney
Being from the central coast I'm lost when it comes to Sydney
& trying to save pennies to upgrade snow gear.Am having problems hunting down 2nd hand pair of snow shoes.
I have a pair of Tyrolla mittens from Costco, nice and warm, and seem very waterproof. Even with snow and ice melting on them I've never had wet hands. Only cost 2,500 yen and much warmer than my $NZ200 gloves.
I dont mind spending the coin on brand stuff when/if it performs but hard to tell what its going to do in the elements when trying on in store. Really annoying when they are no better or worse than a lesser brand.
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Da Vinci or Ninja
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Thanks Onehunga, I think we have a costco in Sydney now so will check if they have got some. Have brought cheapies from aldi before but imo not warm enough. Ok for walking around or putting chains on
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Sales person in Sydney suggested swanny mitts but bit more than 16 squid (thats good price for warm gloves) more like $100
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Not yet - it was parting with the money that hurt at this point.
but looking forward to
putting them to work.
Just ordered today - under way from Melbourne. Should be here next week