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Yeh celebs gone , I will get some therapy and check back in another 6 months. You guys are scary glad I didn't have a plug on the argument thread.

All a bit defensive really , what jumping down the throat of a not so regular, another common characteristic of forum buddies. In regard to above was in general about forums in general all over the place Japan , Europe, US , Aus.In looking at your numbers of posts however its a little more than a passive hobby...verging on obsessive. People have a different sense of security with both an anonymous name and a self sense of authority with no real source on "claims posted" Consequences of posting in print or other media can have far greater consequences. For example would the owner of a known

Thats why forums have been such a success because it gives so much attention to anybodies and a sense of celebrity to people without any form of credibility.A bit like flies to shit really.

Originally Posted By: Fattwins As I said a store here in town is only stocking big stuff for Gaijins. It is what they are marketing. They have arranged to get their boards from America with Japanese warranties on the boards. If you want a bag you can get it in Hakuba. Yeh he specializes in L and XL sizes , is a volouteeer on the avalanche rescue comittee and puts in to the local community - largest range of boards in Japan over 160cm. Rappie has the range in ski equip and outdoor you don't need to see everything to know what works up here.

Originally Posted By: TJ OZ I know a guy who runs shopping tours in Jimbocho. PM me if you want his details. He knows his stuff and the area very well. This another one of your kick backs Tj? Every statement has and subliminal advert eh , be it coffee, free internet access, snow on car comps........boring....

Originally Posted By: warhawk nerds rock. Your still nerds ,gooks and gloaters though. Talk is cheap.

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Where are you going to ride would be my first question, Australia or Japan? At 85 kgs for Japan I would recommend 164cms, further a Banana for you at this stage is all hype designed for landing jibs and giving critical edge control your getting a rally car when you probably only need a taxi.A k2 equiv of the eldorado, burton custom 164 or 159 wide would probably be more up your alley. Now watch the lib tech rep jump out on me!!

I ride c60 Burtons with Vans Boots they fit perf and are superlight for hiking , i always carry a spare strap set front and back, and screws. I used these last year with Palmer base plates look forward to trying the Elevator plates this year.

I ride c60 Burtons with Vans Boots they fit perf are superlight for hiking , i always carry a spare strap set front and back, and screws. I used these last year with Palmer base plates look forward to trying the Eelevator plates this year.

I ride c60 Burtons with Vans Boots they fit perf are superlight for hiking , i always carry a spare strap set front and back, and screws. I used these last year with Palmer base plates look forward to trying the Eelevator plates this year.

checkout that yurt bar up there on the ski filed i think they have something happening.Podtent I think its called.

Someone had to do it apparantly more powderboards over 160cms than any other shop in the country. Up until now its been a nightmare getting large sizes in town.

BootsStiffness Base Plates. When Andreas Wiig visited Hokaido last year (and he has an oldschool background beginning with Hard boots) he used Vans Stiff/semi stiff freeriding boots.They were stiff. He noticed I was using slighter softer boots but had Palmer base plates.He told me he has used the Palmer plates when riding slopestyle as it gives him more concise edge control at critical moments.Faaark he flew. It does create added stress on the board though so be warned. I understand that Burton have put out base plates this season aswell.(Elevators I think they are called.) Smi

This is a classic example of honouring the old guard because of age irrespective of what conditions. What Alpinist club would lead a bunch of senior members(Non beaconed) into the bottom of a travine, to dig a snow pit after it has dumped extra ordinarily(first dump) onto a relatively hot surface for two days. Who takes responsibilty for this team expedition this is a warning to those seeking guiding this coming season. There are many operations just wanting to do the numbers- be warned and do a serious background check on the people responsible for your livelyhood.