skichef 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Is it cheaper to buy ski's and boots in Tokyo? Been told that you can get a deal on winter gear. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 cheaper than what? I would say much cheaper than England, but it all depends on what skis/boots you want Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 anything...... bloody anything..... is cheaper outside england...... anywhere..... ok maybe not norway. just paid almost 90 quid for a new british passport. sorry, skis & boots? lots & lots of shops in tokyo to choose from, you could find a good deal. compared to snow & rock in london, for example, yahh you should be able to find something cheaper than those inflated prices. last years gear always a good idea. depends how big your feet are too, might be a little tricky to find large sizes in japan. good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
skichef 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 I want to get some Scott Punisher ski's. Not sure l will find them in Tokyo Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Try the oddly-named but very helpful Wangel in Jimbocho: http://www.wangel.jp Though if you are coming to Japan just to ski it'd be better to check that they have what you want before you come - they can set aside for you to decide when you get here, if you're polite enough. Whatever the case, you have a lot more choice in Tokyo than in London and here you can bargain between shops. The 'backstreet' boys like wangel are often more competitive than the likes of Victoria, in my experience. Link to post Share on other sites
skichef 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Thanks. Do you have any other website addresses of sKi/Boardder shops in Tokyo? Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Since on another thread you just said you already think you've made a mistake choosing Japan, should I be bothered? Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Try here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soapland Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Originally Posted By: IAN14 I want to get some Scott Punisher ski's. Not sure l will find them in Tokyo if you know you really want those ones, why don't you search and buy them online? surely that's the cheapest option? Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Quote: Soapland is a Japanese word for a type of brothel where men (hereinafter called "client") can be bathed with female prostitutes (hereinafter called "companion")(there are a few for female clientele). That made me laugh. Soapland and companions sound so much nicer than brothel and prostitutes don't they? Link to post Share on other sites
moloneb3 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hey just a quick question to any experts here on the forums: I went to buy my first skis (ever) yesterday and the dude in the shop recommended the following skis Volkl AC3 skis were the recomendation (177 cms). Anyone got any advice? The reviews I have read have been in the main positive, however there was one bad review. Any help will be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 It's impossible to answer that without knowing your size, weight, ability, style and preferences. For a start! Link to post Share on other sites
moloneb3 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Size: 182cm Weight: 88kg's but I have a target weight of 85kg Ability: Intermediate (began skiing in Jan '06 but have done a heap load of skiing). I plan to do lots of skiing this winter and get a lot better!!! Style: tips on how to answer this? Preferences: I like to vary i.e. turns, speed etc. but not sure if that answers your question?! Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 By style, I mean do carve turns or slip them? Do you ski groomers, moguls, off-piste, powder etc? Just as important is what do you want to achieve over the next couple of seasons? Link to post Share on other sites
moloneb3 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Mainly carve turns. Groomers up to now, moguls I've tried but will probably do more this season. Off-piste - again I will be a bit more adventerous this year. What I am trying to improve is my technique. Toward the end of last season I was still struggling on black slopes especially turning quick enough and controlling speed. So I would end up getting a mouthful of snow! I am still learning but learning pretty fast. I still need some improvement on my carving! I lack some knowledge of all the terminology for skiing! Up to now I have just put on the boots and skied! Link to post Share on other sites
soubriquet 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 It's a Giant Slalom ski, and strongly waisted, so it will definitely carve. It's about 1cm wider all way than my carvers, so it should give some float in soft snow too. It looks like a pretty good ski to grow into. The AC3 is last year's model though, so I hope the shop is offering a discount. I'm no gear expert though, so expect to hear a range of advice from others. Link to post Share on other sites
moloneb3 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Cheers Soubriquet. Carvers is what I want, cos I will kill myself if I go too fast! Anyways I will do some more research and wait for some further advice if anyone has any!! Link to post Share on other sites
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