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Not sure what you mean by sliders Chris, Their a permanent addition made of ripple plate. Check out the ARB on line catalogue for Hilux's. I've also got Nitro Shockers with 10 cm lift kit plus rear airlockers and compressor. Also Raycor micron fuel filter. I'm not sure on the availability of ARB products in Japan.
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That's my ride. Finally figured how to post Photos,
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Michael Myers is the name of the fictional psycho from Halloween movie 1978. Mike Myers is the actor from Wayne's World. I enjoyed both films.
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Earn your turns
gvm3373 replied to SKI's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
The Nisekos of this world are what drove me away from resort skiing in the first place. Unfortunately they will continue to sprout their nonsense while they manage to turn a profit. Their certainly not doing it out of altruistic motives. -
Earn your turns
gvm3373 replied to SKI's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
What I find stupid is the large commercial ski areas advertising " bottomless" "deep untracked powder" which is tracked out by lunchtime. So yeah ill go for a climb to get away from the crowds and the lifts. -
Happo One - Cortina
gvm3373 replied to Big Al's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
The Aussie bogan is easily identified by its distinctive plumage of flannelette shirts and track suit pants. They stand out a mile when they come over here every winter. -
Happo One - Cortina
gvm3373 replied to Big Al's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
You may say that, I couldn't possibly comment. -
Important news of the day thread
gvm3373 replied to grungy-gonads's topic in General off-topic discussions
Yeah, he gets fat while the rest of the population of DPRK are suffering from malnutrition (laugh at the D for democracy bit). -
Mt To Grand View Ski Area
gvm3373 replied to kkk's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Not to be pedantic but it translates in kana as Mt Guranbiyu on the SJ Resorts search ( but my Japanese is terrible so please feel free to correct me. -
iPhone 6 (and other smartphones)
gvm3373 replied to griller's topic in General off-topic discussions
Makes me wonder if Apple and U2 decided against forcing themselves upon the Japanese market. -
iPhone 6 (and other smartphones)
gvm3373 replied to griller's topic in General off-topic discussions
Yeah lucky me ( and others ) now have U2 on their Apple device regardless of whether they wanted it or not. And to add insult to injury you can't delete it. Thanks Apple and U2. -
Snowboarding for a 5 year old
gvm3373 replied to ygrene's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Yeah, put him on skis. -
Pies & beer reports - summer 2014
gvm3373 replied to pie-eater's topic in General off-topic discussions
Wtf is a hef ? I always thought if you don't drink xxxx in QLD then your not a man. -
Niseko at Christmas
gvm3373 replied to provide's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I actually prefer Sukiya Don't know if they are in Niseko. But hey your on holidays. Go and lash out on expensive restaurants. -
Getting money within Japan to earn
gvm3373 replied to grungy-gonads's topic in General off-topic discussions
To all the expats here what interest rate are you paying on your mortgages(assuming you have one) ? In Australia and NZ it's about 5 %. -
Good movies you've seen recently
gvm3373 replied to yamayamayama's topic in General off-topic discussions
What did you find laughable about Heat ? Re Russell Crowe I thought he was pretty good in LA Confidential. -
Is that Ultravox Midge Ure ?
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I really don't think there's a definitive answer to this one. As mentioned previously technique,snow conditions and individual fitness all affect your ski/ board experience. As someone coming from a background in road cycling and triathlon I have no knee or leg problems thus far so yes I agree with our friend Biggen.
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Good movies you've seen recently
gvm3373 replied to yamayamayama's topic in General off-topic discussions
Absolute leave your brains at home rubbish. Saw Black Swan last night, Take your brains with you for that film.