[Buying gear in japan, Tokyo or Hakuba?]

The question about the size, I ride a 163, will there be any issues getting a range of choice in that size in the Jimbocho area?

[Buying gear in japan, Tokyo or Hakuba?]

 Originally Posted By: skidaisuki

You'll have much more choice - and thus bargaining power - if you go to Jimbocho in Tokyo and have an afternoon zipping between shops.

boardbaka - what about my 'baka'?

thanks for that one, googled Jimbocho and seems there are heaps of shops there..

[Buying gear in japan, Tokyo or Hakuba?]

 Originally Posted By: Domokun_72dpi

Hiya mdmn,

When will you be in Hakuba?
I arrive up there early Feb mate. I am in same boat, never been to JP.

I bought all my gear already & am takign it with me.
I figured it's fairly cheap.

You may be able to get some bargains from the US @ the moment because of their wavering economy, or, i woiuld suggest hit some of the melkbourne shops who are gonna have chrissy/ex-season sales. Also, check ebay, there's been tonnes of stuff there.

Having said that, I have noticed that many ppl on this website have bought boards really cheap from japan.

Anyhow, welcome to teh website, make sure you post up , the ppl here are awesome...

I will be there Mid Jan till Mid Feb

[Buying gear in japan, Tokyo or Hakuba?]

Hi all,

 

Finally have become a member...

 

So I am planing to go to Hakuba in Jan and Feb, and I am wanting to buy my gear over there, I have never been over to Japan, will be flying in to Tokyo, and then up to Hakuba.

 

So the question is where do peps rec that I should get my gear, Tokyo, or wait to Hakuba, for $$ savings??

 

Thanks