ianbc
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anyone have a decent pocket size digi cam for sale? Please let me know if you do.
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If any one knows of any places for rent please let me know. Looking for a room in an apartment or house/cabin in Hakuba at a reasonable price for winter season. thanks
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Where are the downhill moutain bike courses in Japan?
ianbc replied to Stuntcok's topic in General off-topic discussions
EDIT... mtb is fun stuff. In regards to what Okemo says below... The way of the hip mtb world these day is all about 6-7 inch travel all mtn bikes. No longer do you need a heavy beast, most are riding mid travel all around bikes. So get an all around bike... bikes like the giant reign, Specialized SX....are really good stuff. That way you hang on any ride an d have no excuses not to go riding. -
the whole left side of that jer shot looks like ian-ville... i think i would enjoy. as for all this grey matter.. if the pic was not under the highlites would be over exposed...so personally I think the under works well cause there is not a lot of sky(grey) and that makes it more creepy and saturates the colours. post more pow pics please
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Fuji Finished 5-1-2008
ianbc replied to Kingofmyrrh's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
cool moves dudes, how long did it take to get up there? -
looks like some fun there buddy... I have started planning my japanezy mtb visit (again). But was thinking late summer this time around so snow wont be an issue. So that was recently?
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Whistler Blackcomb - end April
ianbc replied to moloneb3's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
you'll likely get spring conditions and a random pow storm. Alpine is usually still fun and mogully. But this winter has been kinda dry for snow and rocky so who knows what it will look like. Backcountry is good, park is good and people are very happy when its sunny. Girls like to wear less and less clothes when its sunny in the village... if you like to apres it a great time of the year -
TR Biglines equal good times!
ianbc replied to Fattwins's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
nice write up buddy, but i cant see pics either... I guess the same as facebook ones? -
yes the 155 mark seems to be the popular size, considering the fact thats what burton/NB are making for the first official NB. kuma i mentioned about the guy riding the 175 or whatever is was, he now rides a small board too. smaller is more fun, you don't have the same foot pressure to move your board as quickly as with bindings, less board makes it easier to move... within reason. I think. Also dont be afraid to Tbolt you pad further back, to get your more nose and more stance option... again you don;t have the foot forces to lift your nose, so you gotta find it else where.
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perfect thanks
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bought a bottle of sake while Snowboarding in Japan and dont know weather to serve cold or hot, does anyone have the characters for either... so I can match them up? much appreciated!
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32 reasons to go to the mountains
ianbc replied to ianbc's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
hey King that was one of best days ever. Will never forget the snow quality that day. As for the kumushika that was on happo around the brakes. his names The Beast if you see him. he's mellow. -
Originally Posted By: Mike & Jo Hi Everyone. Anyway we're both fairly reasonable skier, bringing both our alpine and Tele skis, and our BC gear too. So just like everyone else we want it all, Deep Fresh snow, Great advanced terrain, uncrowded slopes, good out of bounds/backcountry and of course a relaxed ski patrol to go with it!!!!! hey there, I just got home from my second Hakuba venture. If your asking for whats quoted I have to say visiting all the resorts you mention will cut down your pow intake by drastic amounts. Unless you have a good guide at each place. I am no haku
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32 reasons to go to the mountains
ianbc replied to ianbc's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
thanks, boardbaka, im the snowboarder -
Snow in Japan
ianbc replied to jeanniel's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
be afraid and keep your head up when on cat tracks. And if in the trees understand how to ski sluff and take note if anyone is riding below. I would stay clear of any big faces for a while. one of a few big sluffs today. it took this lady out(blue) and stole her ski, it was about boobs deep, 15 feet long and flowed over the cattrack. watch out small children. well over 60cm on a layer and wind packed..the snow is moving. -
Quick travel question
ianbc replied to ianbc's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
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Quick travel question
ianbc posted a topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Where do I go in narita airport to get my luggage shipped so I don't have to carry it on the trains to hakuba? Also will it show up that night? And I land at 220 pm on the 16th of Jan... does that leave me enough time to take the shink route and still catch a bus to hakuba? I think it does but last time I took a different way and not sure why I did. thanks -
Hakuba SJ Party
ianbc replied to Fattwins's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
sweet. Im in. -
a question for you Nikon lovers... someone wants to trade me a D70 with 28mm for a board. Whats a D70 worth and would any one be looking one? Likely at a really good price...I think. $350ish.. It would very easy for me to bring a camera over to sell rather than a board. If any one is interested please let me know.
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It's Puking!!!
ianbc replied to Yuki's Passion's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
good to see you got a snow blower FT. Whats the longer range forecast? between Jan 2nd - 15th? any rumors? -
Helmet Cams
ianbc replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I have another one Im testing called Gopro I'll post some results when I back home, its pretty good from what i ve tried all ready. comes with a water proof casing very light and small. looks kinda funny and I think more affordable. also use lithium all the time. its much better lasting and lighter. -
NJR - 1st day with headcam
ianbc replied to ianbc's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
it plugs into a hard drive. http://www.vio-pov.com I have it for a product review so no costs. the vid is 2 runs, the second one starts with the skier. Its a loooong ride, I cut out a lot. Thanks