bilmur 0 Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Was in Osaka on business in July and went to this huge 10-storey sports retail complex called SPOTAKA - which apparently stands for Sports Takahashi. To my delight, they were previewing 03/04 snowboard equipment but unfortunately none of the items were for sale. Anyway, I need to get some new boots and I had my eyes on the Vans Fargo with BOA (btw, I'm not trying to start a debate between different lacing systems) so I'm wondering where I might find Vans boots in Tokyo seeing that's where I'm heading to next week. Does anyone have any good recommendations for snowboard gear shopping in Tokyo ... outlets etc. How much more expensive are the prices in Tokyo compared to what you can find in the States? Cheers people! Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Earlier topics have covered this more completely so wise to check them, but Ochanomizu (spelling?) has a lot of good stores. Prices vary, depends what you buy when you buy. Japanese tend to want the latest so for last years gear you can get some mad discounts! I love it there. Happy shopping. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Do there tend to be sales all season long or is there a time when most stores have last years goods out. Also when do the stores start to sell winter gear. Or do the big ones sell year round Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 big ones all year round yes. if you plan to go to a big city find out the shops and go there. and or search yahoo japan auctions for deals lots there. do it with a friend if you cant understand. clothes can be found cheap at most stores just hit up the older stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 If anyone sees the Fargos with a price tag on them, please report how much they are and where. Everyone always says it is so hard to find large sizes of boots. Does that include a 10 US? Link to post Share on other sites
amandanism 0 Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 the styles and models start getting thin around a 28cm-29cm. which is about a US 10-11. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 The models disappear altogether after 29, and are hard to find at 28. And with the actual variation in size within boots, that means an American size 10 will be hard to find in exactly what you want. Buy before you come. Size conversion chart here . Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Unfortunately I can't buy before I come, because I come in two weeks and the boots just ain't out yet. Maybe they'll hit the shelves next week... Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 BTW - They came out! And I got em! And now I have em, perfectly sized with me in Japan! Problem solved. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Good news ender, thats good news! Your going to love not having to do up your boots in the morning, and making on the fly adjusts is sweet as. Did you get the Fargo's? Did you end up checking out new boards? Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 I went for the full monty and bought the new Contras. I have been wearing them around the apartment and I am pretty pleased. We'll see how they perform during primetime, but I am optimistic. I am pretty excited for LAB (life after Boa). The Contras will be paired up with my new Ride Teams I shelled out for. After those two purchases (along with some gogs and a couple other minor things) I had to pass on a new board. This bad boy should keep me happy through the season. If not I occasionally see a nice board or two hanging around near the curry shop at the bottom of the hill. Link to post Share on other sites
bilmur 0 Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Got these babies from Tokyo with a stinking Tokyo mark-up but when I tried them on it felt like a post-natal genetic extension of my feet ... plus the guy gave me a 5% discount so hey ... Then bought these mofo bad boys on-line and they, in turn, felt like a post-industrial manufactured addition to what felt like a post-natal genetic extension of my feet ... can't be wrong even at the cost of virtual bankrupcy. Plus (as a mild claim to fame), I've hung out with the engineer who designed the Flights and he says they're forgiving enough even for an utter spastic like me. As for board, I'm still keeping with my Salomon 450 cos they are just NICE Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 I'm thinking about some new snowboard boots this season - would you say they are more expensive in tokyo or sapporo, or it doesn't make a difference? Link to post Share on other sites
bilmur 0 Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Hey enderzero, forgot to compliment you on your rocking selection ... respeKt ... looks like you went for a stiffer boot and complimented the set up with a more mobile binding. I went the other way but only because the contra felt weird when I tried them on and the MIGs just look f**king hardcore in my opinion. Happy riding. Would be useful if you can tell us how your set up feels once you've had a few goes. Link to post Share on other sites
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