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Hi, are there any large sport shops in sapporo? if not, do you know where i can buy snowboarding + protective gear?

thanks guys...thats alot of information.

thanks, do they have any english sites? my japanese is very poor...

Hi, I was wondering if there's any local packages for ski trips in Niseko, departing from Tokyo. If so, could you please tell me where I can obtain such info. Many thanks

Hi, has anybody heard of Ski Japan Holidays? Are they a trust worthy travel agent?

Hiya! Which place has got better snow fall? Shigakogen or Hakuba? I'm planning a snowboarding trip in Nagano at the end of this month. Thanks

It is because I'm a beginner that I need to know if there's fresh snow everyday! cos' if the snow is 2 hard, it hurts alot more when i fall! i've been to japan twice now and both times...excellent!

Hi, I'm planning a ski trip in Aug to either Australia or NZ but have no idea which one is better. Can anyone give me some suggestions?

should i go in august? or is it too late for the snow?

no problemo...but when is the best time to go?

just came back from a wk of snowboarding in nagano!tried out the flows and love them! they're so easy to step into....very good indeed! will start planning for another snowboarding trip....thinking of going to NZ for a change. any comments or suggestion to boarding in NZ?

so they come with instructions then! that's a relief! i'm new to this!

do they help u set up the bindings to the board when you buy them? i've heard that it's quite time-consuming to mount and adjust the flows....is that true?

hi, any flow bindings users out there? which is better? straps or flow?

yipeee.....so thrill to be flying to tokyo this weekend! Is Victoria in Jinbocho on sales right now? is there any other shops you guys could recommend me to take a look at?

6 o'clock? r u serious? do i need to reserve seats on the shinkansen beforehand? or can i just buy the tickets on the spot?

what about closing times then? thanks

Hi, can anyone tell me the opening times for shops around tokyo? espcially snowboard/ski shops. thanks

good to hear ppl do wear helmets when snowboarding! RED hifi helmet eh? will definitely take a look at it.

wow, that's a lot cheaper than the shinkansen....7100 yen 1-way! have you guys ever driven from tokyo to nagano? is it difficult to drive in the snow?

what is the best way to travel(& most economical way) from tokyo to nagano? shinkasen is a tad 2 expensive!

does it matter whether you are goofy or regular when buying snowboards?

thank you very much for all your advice. to be honest I have only snowboarded once last year.....haven't even got the hang of it yet! Are the salesperson any good at Ochannomizu? And can they speak english? I can't really speak Japanese...i guess the most i can ask is the price of the gear!

how i envy you guys....i haven't been at all this year.....cos i live so far away from the snow!

any particular boards/boots you guys could recommend? I was searching the internet yesterday, and there were just too many brands out there! I think i would try my hands on freeriding first.