[Niseko report - first snow on Yotei]

nice pics, cheers mikepow 11 days and counting

[Hokkaido: Weather Reports]

where do people that live in Sapporo normal go skiing?

[board lead (or whatever it's called)]

a leash is a good idea if you are boarding for the first few times, fatigue is a funny thing and can make you do dumb stuff.

I have seen a few runaway boards flying down the hill and when i say flying actually flying, Pretty dangerous straight lining at mach 10 not to mention what I can only imagine would be a long embarrassing walk to try find your board.

[Buying gear in Japan]

I recently brought a Lib tech online from http://www.dogfunk.com

Great site - nice guys and they have a good online chat feature.

 

Had a quick look doesn't cant see any banana's left but you could ask when they are getting new ones

[Head Gear - What to do? Is a helmet overkill?]

 Originally Posted By: Mantas

Helmet definitely , I never ride without one.

Pretty much covers it

[Domestic Flights ANA and Baggage]

Cheers for the info tsondaboy -

 

I think I will try take it on as extra baggage on ANA and see what happens - Courier it is a last resort

[Domestic Flights ANA and Baggage]

thanks for the information - I would much prefer to take my gear with me as i would hate for anything to happen with it - but if it is going to cost more than 15-20000 in additional baggage charges then it will be a risk i will have to take.

[Domestic Flights ANA and Baggage]

My other bag is a full backpack so i doubt i will be able to take it in the cabin if thats what you mean.

With my international flight they have a allowance for sports equipment of 20kgs-

Maybe I will have to courier my snowboard gear from tokyo to hirafu

[Domestic Flights ANA and Baggage]

I have been reading the ANA site and cant seem to find anything about sport baggage. Anyone have any experience flying with ANA and carring snowboard equipment, Here is the site regarding baggage.

 

http://www.ana.co.jp/eng/dms/others/yakkan/c2_3_hd.html

 

My main bag is 19kg and my snowboard kit is about the same.

[Bindings]

I have a pair of burton Co2's, Rode them all season 07 New Zealand, my style is mostly freestyle with some park riding. I am super happy with them - they are still in great condition and I am confident they will great for my season in Japan.

[24: The unaired pilot]

have watched whole seasons of 24 on the laptop while waiting for weather

[Skier or snowboarder THE POLL]

5 Years Boarding - Will be my First season in Japan this year going for 71 days

[Hokkaido: Weather Reports]

just ticked under 30 - 29 days to go