Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Out last night and I was talking to some mates about snowboarding this winter.....I'm getting proper excited about it now!!! Roll on winter!!! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Same here - was 'waxing' lyrically about it on Thursday at work. Got all the essentials sorted this year, - not injured, time off work and most importantly, money! roll on Nov 21st! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 I'm thinking mor 1st weekend in december, hoping to have a bit more coverage by then compared to opening weekend. I need to get a new board, or at least sort my old one, its got a huge dirty rip in the base that I need to p-tex. I done it on the last day I went up and when I went to my local shops to buy repair stuff they'd already cycled out their snow stuff. 4998 Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Damn - haven't done my board yet! Go to the new book off in Ofuna - got a MASSIVE winter section there. I mean MASSIVE! Counted 100 boards yesterday :S Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 really!! Where is that then, by the station?? or is it the one down the road from Fuji Bowl? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Do you know where Ito Yokado is in Ofuna? East exit - McD side - cross the road, turn left. Walk towards Yamada denki, and turn right just before Big Apple pachinko parlour, just after a small bank on the corner and walk straight. carry on past Mizuho, Seiyu and walk straight. carry on. carry on some more. In fact let me find a map! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 sorted mate, just had a look myself.....think I'll have trip down there this afternoon, work off the hangover Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Just opened yesterday so be warned! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 I'll get my elbows up......actually doesn't sound like a place to go with a hangover Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I'm getting excited too. Its still exactly 5 months today til we even arrive in Japan, but yesterday I bought a new samsonite suitcase (we were using cheap shop ones that fell apart), mounted up my new board and bindings to get an idea of stance (still have to get my board waxed and edged) and today I bought a new DC backpack to fit into jetstar overhead luggage. So I've been busting out spending money getting ready, but at least I've got it now, rather than worrying about buying it and still trying to save come December or something... Just dry strapping into my board and bindings with my boots on felt so right... This is going to be one painful summer again,... Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 As is often the case, I have a ton to do this time of the year and so not wanting time to go to quick. I'll leave the time-consuming excitement more for December when the season starts. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Me too. Excited. Booked and paid for a trip to Hokkaido last week. Looking at the calendar is a bit painful right now since its so far away and its still totally summer(ish) here in Shizuoka... Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Yes still feels fairly summery here, though gradually cooling I suppose. Still got the aircon on now. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Originally Posted By: rach Yes still feels fairly summery here, though gradually cooling I suppose. Still got the aircon on now. wow really!! I've not had the air con on for 2 weeks now, great!! Leave windows open at night, nice cool breeze comng in, I love September weather Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Same here - even started to use the duvet at night. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I am pumped Same as everyone else going out buying new stuff. I even bought a Nintendo Wii with Shaun White Snowboarding to practice. It will be my Kids first trip OS and to see snow. And I haven't been for 13 years. Counting down the sleeps Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 flights booked. accom sorted. bring it on! Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Nov 2 for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Rob went down to Book Off in Ofuna this afternoon and got a pair of Flow bindings for 4000 yen!! I wasn't even thinking about buying bindings this year but at 4000 yen I'd be stupid NOT to buy them!! I am absoluted stoked that I got em so cheap. My mate got a Burton 159 for 4500 yen, looking good as well. A bit of wax and an edge and its away!! They have got loadsa stuff like you said. I was even tempted to buy some snow blades as well, only 5000 yen but I refrained. Bring it on!! Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Just to add a little fuel... Mt. Ashidake got its first snow fall of the season today. A full 12 days earlier than average! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Told you TB - picked up a burton custom 163 for 5k yesterday - was interesting to explain to the wife how I went to meet friends and came back with a snowboard. :S Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Wow ... that's nuts. what a great shopping. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Oh sod it, busy or not, I'm excite. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki-Uma 0 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hi does this place have a website I'm looking at buying a board etc out of the states & having it shipped to Japan ready for my trip in Feb but if I can find something suitable in Japan I'd buy it there any other websites would be appreciated cheers Link to post Share on other sites
aomorigum 0 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Definitely getting cooler up here, but still over 2 months to go. I'm more excited about climbing a few mountains before the snow comes. Link to post Share on other sites
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