Stuntcok 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Its that time of year and my knee is healing nicely. Any tokyo area people looking to go water ramping (when the weather warms a bit)? I went quite a bit on my own last year but it would be fun in a group. I need to get some ramp time in before I go to Momentum freeride camps in mid july... Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I might be interested to try at least once, what gear do you need for that? Do you need to bring your old stuff or they give you at the ramp? Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntcok 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 You can rent everything but it is nice if you have some of your own gear. You need a wetsuit, even if it is warm as it protects against bad splashdowns. You need a helmet as well. Ski helmets are a bit warm so many use skateboad helmets but it is best to put tape around the earflaps to protect against water slapping your ear on a side landing. A life jacket is also a must. In Japan, they almost allwear board shorts or even ski pants over the wetsuit to not look so soy. You also need gloves. Old spring gloves or even just auto work gloves are fine. Then you need ski equipment. I use old stuff as water ramping wears it out and makes the boots stink if not dried well. Again, all of this can be rented. Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 So you have to be on skis, not snowboard. That would be fun, I can already see you guys laughing your lungs out with me. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 you can do it on a snowboard Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 that should make things a bit easier then. Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntcok 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Sorry, of course you can do it on a snowboard and the issues are the same. Use old equipment if you can. Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I think I ll stick to skis, it will make for better wipe out pics. Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntcok 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Wiping out in the water is the point. Wiping out on the inrun sucks. Use your board and then try a big corked spin, the resulting crash will be amusing... Link to post Share on other sites
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