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Thanks Gary, thats very helpful, I have a quote from Spicy rentals for 17000 for 5 days, not sure on their selection of fatter skis, but Chriselle form a recent post has suggested another shop... Arriving on the 19th, so lets hope the snow is great, it will be awsome no matter what, im sure. cheers

Thanks mate, thats what Im wondering, if theres a dump of snow, will I need a wider waist, even on the groomed runs,thanks for the input. Looks like what I will need is out of my budget this year, so i might hire and try and find the right ski, then buy next year, when I return again,, cheers

Thanks mr wiggles, I guess thats the info I was after, thanks Looks like I will be hiring, thats Ok, now I have the right information, which is what I was after, thanks

I wouldnt rate myself as a expert, intermediate and improving sounds more like it.great info, thanks

We are going to Hakuba, but the info is great, thanks. What I have learned is I need a int, all mountain ski with a fatter width than i was thinking, so hiring will prob, be best way to go.

Thanks mr wiggles, I guess thats the info I was after, thanks

Thanks for that guys, I really have no idea on the deals I was just going by what I have read, also the type of ski I was thinking about has progressed from just your average ski 75mm waist to a fatter ski,me not knowing the type of ski thats best suited for the conditions in Hakuba in the first place, This thread has given me a better idea of what I will need, Which is what I was after Thanks. From what I have now read I am after ski aprox, 90mm + width? I may be better off hiring but Im not sure if you can hire the fatter skis. If you can I will be happy to hire the skis. Would lo

sounds like the answer I was after. I liked the reviews on the volkl kendo,will have a look at the mantra, the reviews on the kendo said they are good for bigger guys, im 100kg so that was a good tip for the volkl.

I have had sound advice that I should hire before I buy to pick the right ski to suit me.Except I want my own skis now,,lol. So I guess Im trying to get help on a ski to cut out the middle process, Doesnt have to be the perfect one, does that make sense?

, might just have to spend more money on the skis and less at the bar. Thanks for the help, the balance is the price against the amount of use..

Just had a look, reviews sounds great, will put on my list See if i can find at the right price.Any thought on the width?

Thanks for the input, price can be flexible, what would be your suggestion be on suitable waist, as I only ski once a year entry level, if their pretty good will be fine, any particular brand?

Thanks, thats the sort of info im after, cheers

Happy New Year to all. Im looking for some advice. I am arriving in Tokyo in a couple of weeks with my wife for our first trip to Japan, We have a day of shopping for ski stuff before we head to Hakuba. I have done all my skiing in Australia but never bought my own skis as we live in QLD, no snow. For the cost of rental for a week I have been told that I can purchase skis in Kanda, Tokyo for approx ,the same price, mainly older models on sale. My budget of approx, 18000yen Mostly sticking to the groomed runs , I consider myself a intermediate+ skier (aust snow) but at 54 I wont

Great report, heading to hakuba in a couple of weeks,my first time. Wasnt sure about the helmet, also never worn one before, but keeping my ears warm is a seller for me..

All good, thanks for the cor Thanks, now I know why I thought there where 2 different deals..Sky Acess seems like a good option rection

Thanks Admin, you run a great site, I have planned most of my trip with advice from here, Once I have been and can add , I will post my pics and experiences. LOVE the daily, snow report update. Merry Christmas,

OOps, that sounds better, yeah that one, thanks for the smack,,

Thanks Mate, I also think? there is Keiser skyliner pass which includes metro trains and Narita to Nippori for 3 days 2600y. I will check out your suggestion reYuzawa the other resort, Every thing is booked for Hakuba, but this is our first trip so we are willing to learn and explore other locations. Thank you for your imput. I think im on the right track,(get it?) with the rail pass every dollar counts. Do you know anything about prices for int, skis in the Kanda area, seems that there are bargins if you dont care if its last years stock. (Stock) , get it? Gee Im on fire..lol Sorry .

Hello all, finally getting close to my long and eagerly awaited trip to Hakuba from Australia. Leave Jan 17th. A lot of people suggest the JR east rail pass, approx, $250.00au, from Tokyo. We plan on catching the Narita sky express, $30au approx, direct to Nippori which is where our hotel is, (shopping for ski gear in Kanda) then the bullet train to Nagano from Ueno 2 days later. The cost for a one way ticket to Nagano is approx, $90 Au. We are sight seeing in Tokyo for 3 days after our 7 days on the snow. We dont plan on doing any other trips out of Tokyo. I guess I am just askin

Using this site has been amazing, kept me busy planning the trip, someone on here said to organise the trip myself instead of using a travel company. How right their advise was, Had the best time sorting out the info.You snow people are amazing, on and off the snow. Dont know what it is but holidays at the snow have such a friendly vibe, as it is here as well,

Im sure we will, looking forward to Japan as much as the snow, thanks for the message.

Thanks Mate..just what I wanted to hear.

should i worried about the amount of snow for mid Jan? When does it normaly bucket down, seems kind of thin at the moment, but thats just me not really knowing.

Hello all, we have been waiting for our first to japan trip since last January 2013 You have all been advise masters, so much info for us Planned most of our trip through this site,getting excited now. Id like to thank the people who run this site and the many who have added info, love you all. Donna and I are leaving the gold coast aust, on the 17th Jan for 7 days in Hakuba from Sunday the 19th, the 3 days in Tokyo on the way home. We have been skiing in aust/ Perisher since my 2 boys were 7&9 years, they both left home this year, 23 and 25 yrs, and the eldest still skis each year there