nee.down 0 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hi all I'm new here. I'm heading to Hakuba December 12th and would really like a new board. I'm flying into Tokyo but won't have time to go shopping (arrival 6.30pm) I'm hoping to buy a Lib Tech Skate Banana, anyone seen these around Nagano or Hakuba? a shop name or street where I can pick one up would be awesome. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I had just noticed this on sj http://www.snowjapan.com/e/hakuba-guide/hakuba-gear-and-rental.html They seem to do gaijin sizes, interesting to have a shop catering for that. Link to post Share on other sites
Wilwarner 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Someone had to do it apparantly more powderboards over 160cms than any other shop in the country. Up until now its been a nightmare getting large sizes in town. Link to post Share on other sites
nee.down 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Thanks for the link, but I'm not after large sizes. Just wondering if any locals have seen this board for sale in the shops. Would rather not order it online. Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 i haven't seen it in any nagano shops, although i do remember that one shop in Echoland in Hakuba carried lib tech, so they might have some. Anyone know the name? Something like 906, i think Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 902 Link to post Share on other sites
gogalago 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 If you are completely set on getting that board you are taking quite a chance trying to get it in Hakuba. It may well be available though - I can't tell you yet, but from experience, there is quite a surprising lack of options there, and although you can sometimes find the odd bargain, it is not the generally recommended place to shop - you are more likely to have to make do with what you can find! I don't know if there are any shops in Tokyo that will do mail order (I assume there would be) but if you are so set on a particular model, I think you might have better luck doing it that way. Link to post Share on other sites
c_mo 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 does anyone know of a good place to HIRE good boards in Hakuba.. id like to hire a burton or ride... Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 To the OP I would advise BYO. Only seen absolute crap boards and other equip for hire and it is always very poorly looked after. Sure, if you had time in Tokyo you could buy something good but I wouldn't rely on hiring whatever you do. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 they've got the skate banana at my local shop (well, they had last time I looked). I'm pretty sure I'll be going up to Hakuba the weekend before and could drop it off, or ship it to you. what size are you looking for? (get your posts up to 10 or so and then you'll be allowed to pm me) Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I went for a walk around Jimbocho yesterday, totally blew me away!! there was sooo much to choose from, it kinda overwhelmed me!! Just shows how much I don't know about the ins and outs of buying the right board, bindings etc etc!! I only went for a look and had to keep a tight reign on the wallet, I had to buy something though, so settled for a new hat and a grip pad (which I needed anyway as mines fell off last year!) Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 no more skate bananas at my local shop and none left at libtech Link to post Share on other sites
nee.down 0 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Thanks Kumapix, damn that was quick. I'm pretty set on the skate banana. I will be bringing my own junk board, but wanted something a little more jibby and could still throw around in the powder. I rode a 156 at Mt Hotham this year, and it was just so much fun, but yeah they all sold out in Aust too. I found out LibTech are making more bananas as we speak, including a possible TRS banana. After seeing the "noboard" this looks like a lot of fun. perhaps something to improve the skills. I know I definitely rely on my equipment too much. Hey Fattwins are you the same fattwins on ski.com.au? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I heard from another guy on here (AK) that the TRS banana wasn't going to be released in Japan. I'll ask my shop dudes tonight. Link to post Share on other sites
nee.down 0 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 That'd be great KP, thanks so much for your help. I'd be looking for a 154, TRS or the 152 banana. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Man those are rare boards you wont find them at bargain prices Link to post Share on other sites
nee.down 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thanks fattwins. Maybe my best option is to order online from US and A. I just got ripped off by some guy on ebay for $200... hence the hesitancy to buy online. Anyone recommend any reputable online stores that don't charge a fortune for international shipping? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 http://www.lib-tech.com/shop/ Link to post Share on other sites
rubix 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 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 Link to post Share on other sites
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