Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 its not any different than calling yourself the best skier in Hakuba, is it? Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Well, it isn't the same at all, is it? Let's think. For a start, "best skier in hakuba" is just a handle name and a bit of a joke. (Although I might well be!) I'm not recommending any ski school or anything else to anyone at all. Markie, however, was coming out and proclaiming that a certain ski school "was the best in Hakuba" whilst at the same time admitting knowing the owner and not having experience of other places on offer. Hardly the same is it? (I'd like to point out that I have nothing against that ski school or Markie. I was simply pointing out... the point.) Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Okay, lets sort this out Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Me jane, are you being naughty and trying to stir up something! This would be much more fun in a bar, with the beer running and the voices getting gradually louder till the fists fly. So I suggest we save this debate till Sat. 22nd Mar. at The Pub in Hakuba (opposite the Mominoki) when I will be there and we can invite the Evengreen people and all to join in. Link to post Share on other sites
actually 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 actually, Markie and best skier don't seem to be the ones doing the arguing here - which is quite funny! Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Originally Posted By: Markie Me jane, are you being naughty and trying to stir up something! Actually, you might actually be right. Perhaps I should have added you to the poll! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 You must be incredibly naive to take recomendations as Gospel. As Jane stated earlier any recomendation is subjective. Of course that its only Markie's opinion but there is no need to say that, as surely everyone would take that as a given. Have you never went to a restaurant recomended by a friend? Sometimes they are as good as they say other times YOU think they're shite. Either way, you accept the recomendation and go check it out for yourself then afterwards you can make up your own mind. Unless you have checked it out for yourself then you aren't really in a poistion to confirm or deny Link to post Share on other sites
mumbojumbo 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 It wasn't simply a "recommendation". Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Can I point out the comment Markie himself posted: Quote: Yeah, good point. I should have just added "IMHO" to that recommendation first, instead of sounding like the authority on the subject, which is not what I intended. - and tell all you fan-club poofters to give it a break as both he and best skier don't seem to be thinking this as big an issue as you. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 yeah it was, the original poster asked for suggestions and Markie gave him a suggestion. Ooooh LiquidX shouted at me, I'd better stop........ Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 what is a fan-club poofter? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 ssshhhh.......he'll shout at you next!!! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 you'b better tell me when he's not looking. Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Cant we just have a designated argument thread so anyone itching for an argument can duke it out with like minded members? I was quite interested in the subject too, but had to read through 2 pages of rubbish instead? Link to post Share on other sites
HappyG 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 back to the original question.... Evergreen is an excellent school, but if you hit them at the wrong time of year, it can be a nightmare to get the lessons you want, unless you book way in advance. Chinese New Year? Fuggedaboutit! This is probably because most people think they're the only way to get "English-language" lessons in Hakuba. I've found that although the quality of coaching at the Japanese schools is not quite as good - or maybe it's just not as Western, and therefore I don't respond as well - the fact that I can get lessons from them when and where I want, often more than makes up for it. Actually, I take that back. I've definitely had some lessons at the local schools that were just as good... just not all. The "English-language" part of it has never once been a problem. I generally need to be SHOWN what I'm doing wrong anyway, and how to correct it. And a little chat on the lift back up is fine - learn a few Japanese words - it all kind of adds to the fun. As for kids' lessons, so far I don't think mine have noticed the difference. They never listen to a word anyone says anyway! As long as the teacher is prepared to chase after them on every slope once they give up on their turns, it's the same in any language. Obviously this is just my opinion (oh yeah, and I don't know any of the owners), and may be very different for other levels of experience or training required, like bc, etc, but I don't think people should be put off going to Hakuba just because they might think there aren't enough English language instructors... Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 For snowboard lessons, Iwatake has a good rep. Article below. http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/chairman-10.html For beginners, the most fun can be had at Tsugaike. It has the best range of learner slopes by far. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Tsugaike def is the best place to learn for sure, it has about a half-mile wide area just for beginners on the bottom area. Many of the hotels and pensions also recommend their own instructors and or places. But since you want to book in advance that doesnt help you much... Link to post Share on other sites
dyna8800 3 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 To the original poster: What is your skill level and what do you want to focus on during your lesson? I will be at Tsugaike that first weekend you are there, perhaps we could get together for a few pointers? Link to post Share on other sites
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