barok
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i think every mitt i've ever tried
on has a glove liner. (i'm in the US)
i think it's unavoidable. but if it is
really bugging you, then fer chrissakes,
just buy some mittens and throw out the
liners - they are generally pretty
chincy anywayz.
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ivo. . .
yeah, it was,
he's a jackass, and despite his high
approval ratings right now, most Americans
know he's a jackass.
i'm glad to be a Canadian living in America,
cuz I can leave at any time if I want to
(if this terrorist BS keeps up)
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Has anyone here encountered,
or heard of any road gaps in Japan ?
it'd be backcountry - most likely.
by road gap, i mean a jump off a cliff,
perpendicular to, and over a road, to a
landing on the other side of the street.
If so has anyone hit it ?
we have a few here in the States - Mt.
Baker's is the famous one.
I've always wanted to give it a shot.
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2 good JF boarders . . .
tomo yamakoshi
keiko yanigasawa
of chorus and bonfire respectively.
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sure burton's 3D system is dumb as rocks. . .
forum's slider system is even dumber - cheap
plastic crap looks like it would rip out in
a snap. . .
but not all burton's use the 3D. My C14's
came with both 4 hole and 3D baseplates.
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in ? ? ?
what's hot . . . what's not
who cares ? just doing whatever you
are the best at and have the most fun
doing carries over into your attitude,
which is what counts if you are concerned
about fashion and style - it's all attitude G.
there will always be skiers and snowboarders
on the mountain. it's those fools with
their mini-skis, bigfoots, uniskis and the
like that will always be going out of style.
werdemup.
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global warming. . .
and the latening of seasons.
we're several weeks behind schedule here in
the US.
at least there is some snow in hokkaido.
Colorado is melting.
and there is no snow here in Wisconsin.
We're usually covered by this point.
such a drag. and pres bush didn't sign the
kyoto treaty, it's only going to get worse. .
going to have to move to Alaska.
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ahh, why not . . .
board: never summer premier 157
bindings: burton C14
boots: DC Revolution 2
outerwear: burton, bonfire
helmet: giro flint
goggles: oakley o-frame
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Moooo. Baaaahhhahahhahh.
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Moooo. Baaaahhhahahhahh.
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if you ride naturally,
with your right foot forward, you ride
goofy-foot.
if this is you then you would ride switch
with your left foot forward. you would
be riding "goofy switch," but i don't
think anyone really says that.
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Whyyy is evryone that posts
on this topic drunk ? ? ?
I'm not pissed I just want
to know ?
(im' drunk too_)
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in madison, wisconsin
of all places.
but moving to japan next september
and trying to get a flava of the scene
and hopefully make some friends
trying to get assigned to nagano city
or sapporo
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yeeeah,
riding switch . . .
it's really a fundamental of the sport.
it's used to describe tricks and style.
if somebody pulls off a trick switch, it
is that much more impressive than pulling
the same trick regular.
really nailing switch is one of many rites of
passage associated with becoming an
"intermediate" rider. . .
ya dig
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naah,
just smoked one to many rocks -
i know the type.
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how many km ?
and now much time
by train ?
by car ?
thanks
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2.54
I'm sure of it - chemistry class
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don't know where the japanese will be.
I just know that a japanese company owns
whistler and tries to get as many kids out
there every year as possible, but when i was
there i only saw japanese on the slopes, all
i saw in the bar was whitey
i'm chillin' here in Madison, Wisconsin, USA
which is about as good as it gets within a 16 hour driving radius - ugh. we have some good parks, but not enough vertical for good
freeriding, and powder is scarce, yah gotta jump on it.
i'm coming out to japan next september and
am begging my sponsor to put me in Nagano
or Sapporro.
teaching English is the ubiquitous job, but
at least people want to learn
and thereare people in Nagano and Sapporo, or so i hear.
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hike the backcountry, fool.
Niseko, Nozawa, etc.
and try to keep up before you start dissin' folks as beginners, lookin' for nightlife, etc.
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you know those head-lights that outdoor
outfitter stores sell to people for
spelunking and nighttime
hiking/biking/camping ??
yah know they fit on your head like a headband ?
anyone ever try night-riding with them ?
i think it would be pretty cool indeed.
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just be careful when you go to the shops.
on this board, you are getting mostly
un-motivated opinions. in the shops they
are trying to move product as quick as they can.
i've often talked to a sales guy, and he'll
recommend product X, which is what the shop
makes the most $$$ from, and therefore, what
the salesperson makes the most in commission
from. but after demonstrating that i've
done my homework and that I know that product Y is
far superior to X, he'll cave and sing the
truth. . . that he's pushing junk to 15 year
old kids, and that one day he'll burn for it
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Thanks NoFakie,
interesting stuff . . .
but what interested me most is that you said
the number of skiers/boarders is decreasing
rapidly. is the demand for hittin' the
slopes really decreasing ? is it the tough
economic times ? is it just not as crowded
on the mountains, as the guidebooks claim ?
also what are the pensions ?
i've thrown quite a few parties in my day -
over 30 raves, club events, concerts and house parties. is it possible for a foreigner to arrange a party at a rented
lodge, if one can communicate effectively, or is it better to just go with the flow ?
i'm all up for making my own fun, if it's
neccessary.
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off the top of my head . . .
Burton Customs have gotten great
reviews, despite being a reasonably
priced mid-line bindings.
All of Burton's high-end bindings are
modelled after the Custom, they just
use better materials (Carbon-Fiber)
and allow for more adjustment options,
but those adjustments are something most
riders wouldn't even touch anyway.
So yeah - Burton Customs - but so as not
to sound like a Burton-groupie. . .
Ride's LX and EX bindings are also great
and reasonably priced.
and from what I understand the Drake F-50's
and F-60's are also great and reasonably
priced.
you can get prices from several retail
sites online. and checking ebay doesn't
hurt. just make sure you get the right
size.
And don't buy Nidecker, unless you have
Nidecker boots.
[This message has been edited by barok (edited 25 November 2001).]
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Here's a new poll for boarders. . .
Which resort had the best park last year ?
What about the best pipe ?
Favorite Beer - very important topic
in General off-topic discussions
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all this talk of beer.
leads me me to ask
1) what is your favorite beer ?
2) what is your favorite japanese beer ?