thursday 1 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 They must have cocaine or something in them, I usually hate chocs. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Not sure i see the appeal with that. I prefer a Dairy Milk myself. reactions, please post here: Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 This year Happo-One will be issuing credit card size electronic lift tickets. The first ski area in Japan to use them. For season passes your photo will be printed on this ticket. The ticket deposit will also be lowered to 500yen. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Um Niseko has had credit card sized electronic lift tickets for many years so not sure if they are the first in Japan to use them. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Go Native these are the first ones in Japan to have "Happo-one" printed on them Link to post Share on other sites
greg 4 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Are they different to the ones in Niseko? It sounds very similar. Niseko have been using a similar for over ten years. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Originally Posted By: Go Native Um Niseko has had credit card sized electronic lift tickets for many years so not sure if they are the first in Japan to use them. Not sure GN....they just called me a few minutes before, that they are doing some kind of promotion in Tokyo for them as the first ski area in Japan to use them. Well i think thats what they said...My Japanese isnt the greatest Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Perhaps they are exactly the same size as a credit card whereas the Niseko ones are 1mm out or something. I just love the scraping around for "best / first / biggest / etc" in Japan. It's totally meaningless and simply annoying more than anything. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Originally Posted By: SKI Perhaps they are exactly the same size as a credit card whereas the Niseko ones are 1mm out or something. I just love the scraping around for "best / first / biggest / etc" in Japan. It's totally meaningless and simply annoying more than anything. i wonder if it is the new gates they are using....but I am sure they did say "the first time in Japan" Link to post Share on other sites
Nisoko 6 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 excellent Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I quite like the 3cm square chip tickets because they will fit in the back pocket of a glove. None of that lowering your shoulder to the machine to get it to register. Bigger tickets, like the old season passes, need a jacket pocket. In spring, you don't need a jacket. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 With you there, the ones at Nozawa are good Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I need to whip this out Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 i am hanging my head in shame Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 ok....its a new "free gate system" but i havent a clue what it means Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Originally Posted By: stemik i am hanging my head in shame As well you should! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Free gate system? Would that mean that there is no bar? you just walk on through? I love the skidata card system that Niseko uses, being a natural boarder it took me a while to work out that life was SO much easier riding with a sleeve pocket arm band thingy (bought in Niseko thank you to the clever person who made that a reality). The same system was used in Zermatt, but your picture was printed on it regardless of how long you bought for - not just for seasons passes. The arm band came in handy again (YAY, glad I remembered to pack it). Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Stem, is Hakuba gonna bring in gondolas as well? It'll be the first in Japan too. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Shiga Kogen uses RFID for its lift passes as well. It actually comes in handy. Just put it in your arm pocket and forget about it... or in your glove.. But it is also used for the buses.. the bus driver just scans your chip and on you get.. I think it would help the administration, as it would allow them to see the flow of people/plot where the average person goes and which areas are getting the most traffic. This would allow them to know if it was a good idea putting a massive lift upgrade in a popular section or whether it would be a waste of time/money. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 doesn't Hakuba47 use electronic cards??!! Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 The data gained is worth tons. Problem is lots of ski resorts are close to or completely broke and can't afford to install it all. Hence the farmer lifties with their brushes. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Originally Posted By: Mamabear The arm band came in handy again My kid is an expert at losing those arm bands. Don't ask me how, they just somehow work their way off while the arm is being flailed around. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I think the average age of staff at the small Minami resort near where I live must be around 60. And the brushes they use to clear the lift chairs of snow - even when there's, er, no snow - must be getting on for that age too! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Just like Trigger!! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 That was a good episode if I remember correctly. Link to post Share on other sites
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