ianbc

Quote: Originally posted by Kumapix: Quote: Originally posted by ianbc: I cant remeber the fstop but likely around 5.6. cool, so it's not a $2000 lens. great it's good to know you can still get awesome shots with cheaper lenses [/QB] yes it is a 2000 buck lens but not shot at 2.8 which it bottoms at. 5.6 allows for more detail in the entire picture at 2.8 it would look alittle different. good glass is key to good images on a consistent basis. On the other hand here some pics I took the other day on the 18-55 kit lens (piece of crap) that came out decent but would have been m

hey kuma what other glass do you have? I assume that your interested in shooting shredding. If your gonna spend the money the most common used lens for snowsports are 70-200 and fishes or super wides, the range of 17-55 is not very commonly used, i almost never use that range. Just something to consider. If your dropping the doe with winter around the corner.

the stress ... is lift lines, people cutting under cliffs, slide sliping your lines, people telling you why you cant ski this and that and on and on ...buuuuuut. when your in the zone in your head all this negs make the biggest positive when you get away with slaying the blue bird pow lines. A feeling I've yet to beat weather in nowhere land on foot, sled or heli. Theres something about the hecticness that's really satisfying. Also dont forget that the resort is only teeny percent of whats available to ride in this neghborhood. You want peace, love and pow turns, it's here and waiting

Quote: Originally posted by Kumapix: So Ian, do you always go across your valley by yourself and wait or does someone go with you? Do you get any epic runs yourself? I love the exposure on that shot. what's the fstop on your lens? Is it2.8 or higher? I've got a 4-5.6 so I'm just wondering if a shot like that is doable. that wasnt really across the valley, more on a arm of that zone and yes shredding is first priority unless the lines are insane and light is epic then i am camera man. these 2 pics are from the next run which was mine. http://www.pieandchips.com/doggy/slidesyoudiep

Quote: Originally posted by Bushpig: same spot as the second? Damn! Nice zoom mate. What were you using? 300mm

Quote: Originally posted by Fattwins: nice pic ian sorry we didnt meet up last time next time ... one of these days when i get some time and patience ill post up some pics from the trip... the last 2 weeks were awsome..lots of surf.

i was on the samespot as the 2nd pic.

found another pick where it broke off

here a better view of this zone on return to this zone, when everyone was claiming the spine, we were digging a pit and the whole face went from the summit about arm pit deep. in the bottom left corner theres a lake and the snow rumbled all the way down to it, eye opening day.

not sure if this is the most desirable ive seen but it's pretty high up there....a pic I took last winter. D went skiers right off the cliff into the pocket... I would like to go left down the spine.

when whistler's on you cant beat it. if you want to get rad and ride big lines or challenge yourself whis is great but if your mellow'r and just want to ride pow and enjoy your vacation I'd suggest the interior. Whistler can be stressful on big days but if you get off on it(like me) then it's amazing.

cool...I got a tent and stuff...email me wes's number if ya can. I'm leaving tonight..talk to ya soon.

trips been altered to just fun no work...maybe take some pics if the opportunity arises. I leave on thursday, from nartia then head south to some surf for a probly 10-14 days then up to posibly kyoto(if nicks around) and on to hakuba and niigata. Nothing in stone but I think thats what will happen.

looking for some help with car hire, would like to rent a vehicle, preferably a van in Nartita for a few weeks. Does anyone have any good links to websites that would be helpful or know any companies that would be most affordable? Ideally I would like to drop the car in Nigaata. Not sure if thats an option? any good experience or bad ones I should know about? thanks Ian

lets go for a rip when I get there nick.

Quote: Originally posted by eskimobasecamp: ian, when you are you going to be in japan until? and are you coming to hakuba? i think at some point Ill be in hakuba, would like to hook up some off you folks. but basicaly my ticket is open for 30 days and I have to be in Toronto on the Aug 24th and likley leaving vancouver on the july 27th or a few days earlier. Im not sure if I am heading straight from narita to the coast or going to hakuba and nigaata before then driving back to the beach. But if my thinking is right it makes no sense to go to niigata first. anyone know any good pla

Anyone have any advice for a surfing spots in japan? for a hack. heading out in about 1 and half weeks and going to road trip to coast and bum around. Not looking to ride crazy waves, but still like to see some. Is there any recomended routes or spots for hack and a total beginner? Bush pig you must know something! Thanks Ian

sorry, I should have wrote 'post any pictures of the hikes if you have any'. not looking so much to take pictures.

was wonderng if anyone had any ideas for a over night or day hikes in Japan, in the areas of Niigata or Hakuba and or in between or just around. prefer to get in the alpine and some beauty pictures if you have any. Also what is Miyazaki Prefecture like. Any ideas for hanging out there? or other surf spots. Thanks a bunch

congrats ft

it took me over a 7 months to get this roll of film developed but I i got it done yesterday...opening day at mt.baker 72inches

Quote: I searched on it and found this. http://www.paindesucre.com/ [/QB] sweet link

.

the selkirk silk is as good as pow gets, i'll be loafin about in december. nice read

a long time ago I rode one of the lines off this shoulder but I reeeeellly want it straight down the middle where there is pretty much only one way to go. canada http://www.pieandchips.com/doggy/curriehibatchi.jpg