banno
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As the previous posts suggest be careful buying boots online they are the most important thing in the world, maybe you can go into one of your local shops in perth and try on some boots and if you do feel something that fits like a glove then go online and buy the same sort at a cheaper price perhaps....I just bought a board through an online shop out of New Zealand as the AUS dollar is so strong and the shipping was much more reasonable than the US.
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Snowjunky is there a bank account number where I can deposit my money to get on the J List...I think I've missed 2 updates I feel left out LOL
So in lieu of a huge cash deposit a beer would be fine should we meet in J-land
When you get to Myoko go to a pension called Mont Cervin Im sure I left a bottle of bundy rum there a cpl of years back and have one on me.........
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Snowjunky is there a bank account number where I can deposit my money to get on the J List...I think I've missed 2 updates I feel left out LOL
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There seems to some interest generated here for a catch up it seems there will be a fair few ppl around Niseko between the 14th - 30th....Why don't we organise a SJ members ride for a local charity??? Could be a great day meet new ppl and raise some coin for a well worth charity...get some local media involved??Just a thought.....
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Whilst I was reading this thread an advert on the TV came on for travel insurance, I had a look and they have ski policies and the prices are very reasonable....not sure about back country however I couldn't see any mention of it....but a quick email to them wouldn't hurt... they are under written by allianze..... 1cover.
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Absolutely brilliant ippy, your right....your 10 page blurb did help me...much appreciated...... I've just bought an endeavor Hi 5 159 online from New Zealand at a bargain thank god I found a weaker currency than the Oz $$$
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Tubbyt......KISS - keep it simple stupid theory???
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Black Mountain that is one of the best views in the world to have, I am so envious!!!!!
My wife just can't understand and is annoyed with me....
Footy season is now officially over, so she's thinking OK my wonderful husband won't be glued to the TV each night watching live footy, replayed games, games from the past, footy show, stats show and anything else related to footy!
But then I look at the photos of Fuji and Yeti and see some early snow, the juices flow, look at the calendar and start to count the days before I jump on that 400 ton plane and jet my way to the rising sun looking for the best snow falls in the world.
Well I'm sorry honey whilst I will try and show you some form of interaction and attention unfortunately most of my time will be spent on snowjapan.com reading threads and stories about my other passion "snowboarding"
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I am amazed at the amount of contradiction in opinion on snowboards.
I believe a lot of it has to do with which store you visit whether it be in person or online and depending which manufacturer that store is aligned with as to what rebates or deals that store receives from any particular manufacturer and what the best Gross Profit is on a particular board and then you have how inexperienced the consumer is to believe all marketing jargon they have just been sold.
I know my daughter when buying a board believes she is a better rider than I think she actually is and I think a lot of people are of a similar ilk, are we better riders than we actually are???
And then I have seen my daughter listen to some special sales spiel convoluted amount of technical diarrhea and all of a sudden there are 5 boards lined up in front of her then she makes her a choice on colour and design...
I am looking at buying a new board and I am more confused than ever, I feel like buying 10 different boards roping them all together and riding them all at once.
I pose the question to anyone that has an opinion for me?
Exp 6 years, intermediate / advanced, a cruiser, love tree riding in POW! 90KG and 5' 11"
Current bindings flow something or rather (In storage ready for Xmas in Niseko)
I am interested in how many boards will be recommended????
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It is so interesting hearing each and everyones perspective on each place and what each of us are looking for....me personally anything is better than the wnter we have just had over here.. the last thing I want to do is compare Myoko to Niseko
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Have any of you guys done Myoko?? Having been to Niseko for the past years and Shiga once will I be disspointed?? If so out of the resorts there which ones do you reccomend
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Gees guys that was quick response thanks heaps.. That response was almost quicker than a google search, which google didnt help...
Thanks again
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I am trying to find a link to find a train timetable from Nagano to Myoko, because the train I am getting from Tokyo to Nagano arrives at about 9.30pm ish. Is this too late to make a connection??? Any help is appreciated..
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There are good and bad in all races and cultures, where as I have found Japan to be one of the more honest countries I have visited. I hope this doesnt sound to bad but I have found in my many travels around the world that crime is higher in lower societ economies where crime is the only option for some people and here we spending god only knows how much money on wars and there so many people with nothing. However I am big believer of KARMA so hopefully I will be ok
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In my opinion there is nothing wrong with on selling a unused portion of your day ticket on the very rare occasion that it would happen to any of us, it's not as though there are bunches of scalpers hanging around the ticket return machines asking everyone if they have unused tickets left and then sprooking to the public they have tickets for sale and profiting from the scam. So a once off?? - no problems , profeesional scalper?? lock them up!!
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Hey Snowhuntress, gees you r missing some awesome falls and great POW at the moment hopefully it is still dropping when you get here. Am I missing the Goldy??? NO NO but I hear you guys are getting some good days back there. It's going to hard to swap the snowboard for the surf board and sun only a week left grrr
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No Thursday it's not an onsen unfortunately, it's just a real hot bath however there is an onsen a couple of minutes away however it is great to jump into minutes after getting home.
What do u mean by mixed?? Male and Female???
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I just thought I would post some info about some real good accom I got from the Snowjapan website. The hotel/Inn is called Freedom Inn and is located about 500mtr from Hanazono 308 base, which is so convenient each morning being so close and getting first tracks before the crowds hoard in from Hirafu. The inn is owned by a westerner and has local and western staff that are really nice and helpful. The standard of the place is what I would classify as "Boutique Style" without paying boutique prices. The rooms are well sized and they have a restaurant attached which serves a great breakfast and a sensational menu for dinner. Even though it is located 20 minutes from Niseko they have their own van and are more the helpful dropping you off or picking you up whenever required whether it be Niseko or Kutchan. Another luxury is their own hot bath which is wonderful to fall into each day after a long day on the slopes. Basically to sum it up they get my
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Emilia, my daughter and myself are staying over at Hanazono so if ya want catch up more the merrier, we are aussies but don't be scared, we're not all bad ppl. If so let me know and we can meet up somewhere, we are here for another 9 days
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Originally Posted By: snowhunterYou lucky bugger Banno. We have just reached the 30 Days countdown and hoping the snowfalls keep up until we get there.
If you check the archives you will see Niseko is blitzing last years snowfalls and depths. With a big front due to come through on the weekend you are going to have a GREAT TIME!!! Hope you packed a snorkel 
Hey Snowhunter, looking outside today I know where I would rather be and it aint here. And I sypmathise with you on that 30 day countdown LOL it sux. But when your there I will be envious of you also. Yes the amount they have had so far is gr8 and they are saying January in general is going to be very good, so I think everyone will benefit. Snorkel is packed!!!! -
Good on ya Thursday grow up
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I'm as jealous as sin I get over there sunday morning, sitting here on the Gold Coast watching the clock counting the sleeps I can't wait to trade the sun for some snow. Have a great weekend m8
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Did you get out there yesterday Mike? They wreckon best day of the year thus far
Buying my first board?
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