To buy avi gear in Tokyo or Niseko?

[robbied 0]

Hi guys,

 

My mates want to buy some avi gear in Japan but not sure where will have the best range and prices.

 

We are heading to Niseko for 2 weeks but coming through Tokyo first.

 

What are the prices and range like in Tokyo and Niseko?

 

Where would be the best place to buy the gear?

[Jynxx 4]

Don't know what the exchange rates are at the mo, but I'd check the web shopping first. I think you will find it cheaper to buy from the States. Anything imported to Japan will be more expensive as you will be paying duties and AUD~Yen rate.

What avi gear are you getting? You talking airbag ?

[quattro 1]

Definitely look at ordering from the states the prices may be better even if you include shipping.

[quattro 1]

Rob

 

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[robbied 0]

Originally Posted By: Jynxx

Don't know what the exchange rates are at the mo, but I'd check the web shopping first. I think you will find it cheaper to buy from the States. Anything imported to Japan will be more expensive as you will be paying duties and AUD~Yen rate.
What avi gear are you getting? You talking airbag ?

We would order from the states but we're leaving for Japan in a few days, not enough time for the gear to arrive here in Aus.

They just want transceivers, shovels and probes.

[Jynxx 4]

OK. just a quick look at the Japanese web shop (ICI Ishii sports)

 

Shovel Black diamond (transfer3) starts from Y5000- upwards

Probe Y5000 upwards to Y10000 (I see 6 items listed, Blackdiamond,

Lifelink)

 

again 6 items listed for avi beacons(how the Japanese call them)

Pieps DPS Y65000-

Mammut PulseBarribox Y61950-

Ortvox Y45000 to Y70000 -

[quattro 1]

Have it sent to Japan.

 

Price in the states for a Pieps is 449, Pulse 449, tracker 334.

 

Shipping is around 70. time is about a week

 

You do the math but its cheaper to get from the states.