Goemon 0 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Just a word to the wise: the bi-annual (maybe tri-annual?) La Festa gear sale takes place this weekend at the Ebis 303 space in Ebisu, Shebooooyah!, Tokyo. Friday Jan 23 10:00 - 22:00 Saturday Jan 24 10:00 - 20:00 Sunday Jan 25 10:00 - 19:00 Usually some good deals to be had. Get 'em while the gettings good. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 CARBING SKIS! Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 You into skiing this year NoFakie?? Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 The simple answer is no, I just like laughing at Engrish. The complex answer is that I've not got my teles going yet, but the more I ride with skiers, the more I realize it's a great skill to have. Riding a board is nice'n'all and riding side-on may give you the best feeling, but there are places you can't go until the skiers have made a track for you to traverse out. Depending on the conditions, being on skis (or to an extent being on a board with considerate skier friends) can really open up the terrain. Since it's easier to walk in teles that alpine skis, that's the way I want to go in the long term. Many thanks to Fattwins for doing all the track-breaking donkey work on our recent expeditions. Hopefully I'll return the favour someday. And getting back to the thread, cheap is good! Link to post Share on other sites
gammaman 0 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Goemon, much obliged for the tip off. Just one more thing, how do you get to the 303 place from the station? Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Looks good. Thanks. I'll pop down there and check it out. If I see any suspicious looking characters I'll ask to see their SJ badge. Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted January 22, 2004 Author Share Posted January 22, 2004 stoke: Here's a map from the site: Go out the East exit of the JR station (where the Beckers hamburger place is). Turn right out the exit and just follow that road through one traffic light. There is a Sunkus convenience store opposite the Ebis303 building. Head up to the 2nd floor for the sale. If you walk past a Subaru dealership, you've gone too far. They also have surf gear for those who do the surf thing with waves in the ocean with the water. Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 OK, I'll see you there, sunrise! Don't forget to print out the invitation card from the web page, otherwise you may be refused entrance. Link to post Share on other sites
gammaman 0 Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Nice one Will be there fri. Do you have to have an invite? Surely not even in Japan would they turn away a paying customer..... um? I have no printer (even the internet cafe doesn`t, whats with that??). Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 stoke, if you're going around 6pm or so Fri let us know, we'll print you an extra one and hand it to ya. Slow, see you there. Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted January 23, 2004 Author Share Posted January 23, 2004 I've never been refused entry and I've been there 3 times without a tickey. The organizers mailed me a bunch of tickets this year though, so maybe I'll hide them somewhere in the Sunkus for you. I'll stick them in one of the hentai comics, so just check through those. Link to post Share on other sites
slow 0 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Thanks, Goemon It sounds like we don't need the ticket. But just in case we can't find them from hentai comics... ticket Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 'scuse my non-japanese - I assume this is the page to print out? thanks. and you to goemon. Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted January 23, 2004 Author Share Posted January 23, 2004 sunrise: yes, just print that out and fill in your name, age, telephone # and address in the spaces provided above the map. You can probably get away with not filling in all of the info, but you might want to put in your address to get a mail notice for the next sale (in the summer, I think). Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Slow, Sunrise, I was wondering if you would be so kind as to give us your opinions of the sale when you get back on friday. If you could that would be FAB-ulous as I will have to race there on sat morning before heading to work and I would like to know if it is worth the effort. I am particularly interested in Salomon Definition, ERA or forcast boards (163cm or longer), Salomon boots and a good pair of mittens. Be a dear and post a message or give us a private and I'll love you both forever. OK, I'll stop being camp now. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Just to confirm - you're talking snowboard gear not ski gear, right? Okay, sweetie, will take a peek. What size boots? Link to post Share on other sites
gammaman 0 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 What treasures you all are, so helpful. I have to be there more or less first thing (long story) so I will just have to gatecrash I guess. Will keep an eye out for the gear too Dims. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Quote: Many thanks to Fattwins for doing all the track-breaking donkey work on our recent expeditions. Hopefully I'll return the favour someday No worries Ill trail break for a futon anyday of the week. Dude we found some serious stuff there last week and there was not as much walking as I thought there might be. Still thinking about where to head this weekend im 50 50 cause after this weekend I cant see myself going to gifu very much this year. Cheap is good boys hunt them deals down. Link to post Share on other sites
gammaman 0 Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Dims, went to the sale this morning. Looked extensively for the salamon stuff you wanted. They didn`t have any of the boards you mentioned (they did have some other models). There weren`t any real good mittens either. These were the boots available (limited sizes); F20 25,000 maori 21,700 synapse 27,000 malamute 33,000 just for reference they had Burton SL6 for 36,700 I did not need a ticket thingy either. Picked up a board bag, been after a new one for a while. Tempted by a Burton Seven (45,000) but just couldn`t justify it to myself. Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Oh you are an absolute DAH-ling .stoke. Actually I was after size 27.5-28 boots, F20's or Malamute's sound good. Anyone tried or own these boots, and are you happy with them? Also, anyone know how these prices compare to Ochanomizu prices? Might still go tomorrow morn if I can be bothered. Thanks for all your help everyone. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Malamute's I own last seasons. I spent all last saturday telling you how good they were, glad to see you listened, bitch. Mine cost me about 40k from memory (when I bought them they were latest seasons boots, so that is top price, no discount). Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Well actually you did crap on about your Salomon boots but at no time did you mention that they were Malamute's. Now you have so politely informed me thus I will consider making a purchase................little bitch! Link to post Share on other sites
montoya 0 Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 So you like the Malamutes more than the Salomon's F-series? Currently debating which of the two to settle on... Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I just stopped in this place... these kind of "fiestas" make me sick...its everything you hate about riding in japan crammed into 1 room.... dims, I didnt check boards that much, but I doubt they would have what you are looking for...seems to cater to the 3-times a year fashion-over-function crowd... yuck... danz Link to post Share on other sites
sachiko 0 Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I wish I knew before it now. Link to post Share on other sites
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