Tex 3 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: Go Native I can go months without washing my jeans.... Helmets are for pussies and nancy boys, leave them at home and grow some nads. Don't really need 2 pairs of goggles, I've been here 7 seasons and managed with only 1 pair. Buy another pair over here if you really feel the need. 7 x long sleeve shirts?? Tex you never wash whilst your away or something? 2 should be plenty unless you're some fashion pussy and can't be seen dead 2 nights in a row in the same shirt! God forbid! I've never owned a hoodie and doubt I ever will but I would go with windstoppers/fleeces as a preference. Should be lighter. Only 1 beanie needed. Most accomm in Japan is ridiculously hot, drop the tracky pants and just bring the shorts. In fact thermals under shorts is a really good look. Toiletries for me are easy, I'd only bring a razor and that's it. Get everything else here. All the electrical stuff is ok if you really need it. Easily just dropped another couple of kilos off Tex's list. Helmets?.? Pussy's and Nancy boys?? Grow some Nads?? That's some funny ssh&t GN and worthy of it's own thread. As for being a 'fashion pussy' my wife was in stiches when I told her about that comment 10 year old holed long sleeved shirt ain't 'fashion' by any stretch... well maybe if they were on Sex and the City. Link to post Share on other sites
Tex 3 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: Schneebored So in a perfect world (5 years ago snow holidaying in Europe...when you paid 15 pounds in advance and they never weighed the snowboard bag)I would take the following. (feel free to rip into my girly over packing) 1 x snowboard bag (filled with) 2 x snowboard 1 x bindings 1 x snowboard boots 4 x socks 3 x thermal sets (top & bottom) 1 x helmet 2 x goggle (sunny & cloudy) 1 x gloves 2 x fleece 1 x snowpants 1 x snowjacket 1 x shovel + probe 1 x snowboard tool, edge tool and quick wax 1 x small suitcase (filled with) 2 x jeans 3 x t-shirt 2 x hoodie 1 x smart shirt (for the ladies) 1 x trainers 1 x shorts 4 x undies 1 x first aid kit The above usual weighted a total 30kgs 1 x Carry on dakine rucksack (filled with electronics, including beeper & GPS) Wearing (non snowboard) boots onto plane. dont think I have forgotten anything.....i think because I am tall I am unfairly punished. Everything I own is bigger and therefore heavier! 2 x thermals only ditch trainers ditch snowboard tool, edge tool and quick wax ditch 1 fleece and 1 hoodie first aid kit hmmm NAH! Damn you got some heavy clothes Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: Tex Helmets?.? Pussy's and Nancy boys?? Grow some Nads?? That's some funny ssh&t GN and worthy of it's own thread. Well I expect nothing less from Aussies who are without doubt the most rabid adherents to the principles of the Nanny State Link to post Share on other sites
rider69 18 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I edited that list of yours this should make 25 kilos now. Snow tools your lodge should have. First aid kits are everywhere and anywhere on vacation. Thermals who cares if you stink you are going to shower after riding. 1 x snowboard bag (filled with) 2 x snowboard 1 x bindings 1 x snowboard boots 4 x socks 1 x thermal sets (top & bottom) 1 x helmet 2 x goggle (sunny & cloudy) 1 x gloves 1 x fleece 1 x snowpants 1 x snowjacket 1 x shovel + probe 0 x snowboard tool, edge tool and quick wax 1 x small suitcase (filled with) 1 x jeans 2 x t-shirt 1 x hoodie 1 x smart shirt (for the ladies) 1 x trainers 1 x shorts 4 x undies 0 x first aid kit Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 **** me. Are you people taking this too seriously? Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: thursday **** me. Are you people taking this too seriously? haha. Possibly...but I was always a good boy scout. And would rather have an extra few Yen in my pocket rather than the airline's. More importantly I don't want to be a "Fashion Pussy!" Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Remember the all-important stock of cheese. Japan isn't too good on cheese yet, so it's an essential. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I guess the secret stashes aren't so secret if people can smell you Tex. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: thursday **** me. Are you people taking this too seriously? You can't take being a nancy boy or fashion pussy too seriously thursday. And of course not everyone is as rich as you and gets the extra weight allowance of business class. Nor do we have trophy wives who probably bring 15kg just in their toiletries bag... Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Don't forget servants too. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Ah yeah, the cook can probably stay at home but the nanny is a must. Think she can fit in the snowboard bag as well? Link to post Share on other sites
Tex 3 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: Go Native Originally Posted By: Tex Helmets?.? Pussy's and Nancy boys?? Grow some Nads?? That's some funny ssh&t GN and worthy of it's own thread. Well I expect nothing less from Aussies who are without doubt the most rabid adherents to the principles of the Nanny State So also a 'rabid adherent to the principles of the Nanny State' as well as a pussy a fashion pussy and nancy boy with out any nads. Here I was thinking I was protecting my head and brain from damage. I never considered the political ramifications. I am coming around though... I think I might take no clothes to save on the space and weight, being a fashion pussy and just snowboard nude. Surely that will tuffen me up with unlimited amounts of machismo. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: Go Native Ah yeah, the cook can probably stay at home but the nanny is a must. Think she can fit in the snowboard bag as well? c'mon, whose gonna drive the car? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: thursday Originally Posted By: Go Native Ah yeah, the cook can probably stay at home but the nanny is a must. Think she can fit in the snowboard bag as well? c'mon, whose gonna drive the car? the kid obviously!! Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: Tex Originally Posted By: Go Native Originally Posted By: Tex Helmets?.? Pussy's and Nancy boys?? Grow some Nads?? That's some funny ssh&t GN and worthy of it's own thread. Well I expect nothing less from Aussies who are without doubt the most rabid adherents to the principles of the Nanny State So also a 'rabid adherent to the principles of the Nanny State' as well as a pussy a fashion pussy and nancy boy with out any nads. Here I was thinking I was protecting my head and brain from damage. I never considered the political ramifications. I am coming around though... I think I might take no clothes to save on the space and weight, being a fashion pussy and just snowboard nude. Surely that will tuffen me up with unlimited amounts of machismo. As you should well know helmets for snowsports have very limited effect in stopping brain damage. Their efficacy in doing that is very limited. They help reasonably well with reducing minor injuries like cuts and abrasions and light concussions but you go head first into a tree at speed and the helmet is going to do jack all beyond reducing the splatter. The nanny state says it's safer to wear them so of course most Aussies do these days. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Originally Posted By: Tex Originally Posted By: Go Native Originally Posted By: Tex Helmets?.? Pussy's and Nancy boys?? Grow some Nads?? That's some funny ssh&t GN and worthy of it's own thread. Well I expect nothing less from Aussies who are without doubt the most rabid adherents to the principles of the Nanny State So also a 'rabid adherent to the principles of the Nanny State' as well as a pussy a fashion pussy and nancy boy with out any nads. Here I was thinking I was protecting my head and brain from damage. I never considered the political ramifications. I am coming around though... I think I might take no clothes to save on the space and weight, being a fashion pussy and just snowboard nude. Surely that will tuffen me up with unlimited amounts of machismo. Here you go Tex http://www.snowjapanforums.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/362397/1.html Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Originally Posted By: Go Native Originally Posted By: Tex Originally Posted By: Go Native Helmets?.? Pussy's and Nancy boys?? Grow some Nads?? That's some funny ssh&t GN and worthy of it's own thread. Well I expect nothing less from Aussies who are without doubt the most rabid adherents to the principles of the Nanny State So also a 'rabid adherent to the principles of the Nanny State' as well as a pussy a fashion pussy and nancy boy with out any nads. Here I was thinking I was protecting my head and brain from damage. I never considered the political ramifications. I am coming around though... I think I might take no clothes to save on the space and weight, being a fashion pussy and just snowboard nude. Surely that will tuffen me up with unlimited amounts of machismo. Quote: As you should well know helmets for snowsports have very limited effect in stopping brain damage. Their efficacy in doing that is very limited. They help reasonably well with reducing minor injuries like cuts and abrasions and light concussions but you go head first into a tree at speed and the helmet is going to do jack all beyond reducing the splatter. The nanny state says it's safer to wear them so of course most Aussies do these days. Tell that to Liam Neeson's wife. No, you can't. She's dead. Tell that to Liam Neeson instead. He should be really free after that stinker film A-Team. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 She must have done one hell of a headplant on really hard ice, which is the norm at Tremblant. At a resort like that may well be worth wearing some headgear. Come to think of it normal Aussie snow conditions are hard ice as well. So probably makes sense to wear one if you're going to be skiing there. Of course if you're coming to Niseko you definitely don't need one! Ah the benefits of skiing in quality snow Link to post Share on other sites
Tex 3 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I guess you should blame Australias nanny state on me, I wore helmets before compulsion. If it has a 1% chance of reducing the rebound effect of the brain enough to stop a bleed or extra bruising I'll take it. Not the snow I care about it is solid objects like trees and coping.... 20 stitches as opposed to mild concusion could really put a dampener on a ski holiday. Hey GG some (semi) nude snow enthusiasts are wearing helmets. Soft Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I ski like a god, such things don't concern me Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Originally Posted By: Go Native I ski like a god, such things don't concern me Ebisu? Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Originally Posted By: Go Native She must have done one hell of a headplant on really hard ice, which is the norm at Tremblant. At a resort like that may well be worth wearing some headgear. Come to think of it normal Aussie snow conditions are hard ice as well. So probably makes sense to wear one if you're going to be skiing there. Of course if you're coming to Niseko you definitely don't need one! Ah the benefits of skiing in quality snow Ahhhh.. looks like GN's coming around. nice come back but seriously, I started wearing one here in Europe. Hit my head on the second day boarding and I couldn't move for a few minutes. Someone came over with my beanie and goggle looking very worried ,I had to tell him to give me a bit of time. After wearing a helmet, never had that. Had more than a few hits on my head and I'm fine. Never wore one when I was a skier. I have stitches on my leg from a ski edge cutting me. Hadn't crossed my mind it might one day hit my head Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Originally Posted By: Go Native Originally Posted By: Tex 2 x Jeans (Wearing 1 pair) 1 x boots (wearing) 9 x jocks (wearinng ;OP) 7 x socks 2 x thermal sets 1 x snowboard pants 1 x snowboard jacket 1 x boots 1 x (maybe 2) boards 2 x goggles 2 x beanies 1 x helmet 7 x long sleeved shirts ( NOTE: dual use...going out and ski wear) 2 x hoodies (or 1 hoodie one windstopper. Wearing one on flight) 1 x trackie dacks 1 x shorts Toiletries (Wash, Loufre, Destinkeriser, Aftershave, Razor, Toothbrush and Paste NOTE might have soap etc at accom) All in carry on: Electric adapter and power board. Cameras x 2 (Still and video)Laptop and leads. Phone and various chargers, Books (Novel and Uni Texts). Roll don't fold! Credit Card to buy what you forgot... EASY Now even this list could be cut back plenty. 9 Jocks and 7 socks??? Just ridiculous. Need no more than 3 of each, just do a wash every few days. You only need one pair of jeans. I can go months without washing my jeans, I'm sure you can last a couple of weeks or wash and dry overnight if you absolutely feel the need. Helmets are for pussies and nancy boys, leave them at home and grow some nads. Don't really need 2 pairs of goggles, I've been here 7 seasons and managed with only 1 pair. Buy another pair over here if you really feel the need. 7 x long sleeve shirts?? Tex you never wash whilst your away or something? 2 should be plenty unless you're some fashion pussy and can't be seen dead 2 nights in a row in the same shirt! God forbid! I've never owned a hoodie and doubt I ever will but I would go with windstoppers/fleeces as a preference. Should be lighter. Only 1 beanie needed. Buy another here if you need more. Most accomm in Japan is ridiculously hot, drop the tracky pants and just bring the shorts. In fact thermals under shorts is a really good look. Toiletries for me are easy, I'd only bring a razor and that's it. Get everything else here. All the electrical stuff is ok if you really need it. Easily just dropped another couple of kilos off Tex's list. I can't believe you pack a razor, you can save at least 50g...you don't need to shave on a ski holiday... Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 What kind of cheese do you recommend Cheeseman? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Originally Posted By: stemik I can't believe you pack a razor, you can save at least 50g...you don't need to shave on a ski holiday... That's a good point but since I live at my favourite ski resort in the world it's not like I have to pack for ski travel anymore Link to post Share on other sites
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