SKI 15 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Have you skied at all? First day, first impressions - important stuff. Time it well. You should be fine with that in Niseko. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
MtHakuba 0 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I always thought best snow for learning was slightly slushy snow like you get in March in Japan-nice and soft. But downside of that is because you spend a lot of time on your bum you end up being pretty wet unless you have really good waterproof pants. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Originally Posted By: MtHakuba I always thought best snow for learning was slightly slushy snow like you get in March in Japan-nice and soft. But downside of that is because you spend a lot of time on your bum you end up being pretty wet unless you have really good waterproof pants. Ahhh... but it can be boilerplate in the morning when it is slushy by lunchtime. Much better to go the freshly groomed fresh with no freeze/thaw underneath. In fact can I just put my order in now for it to puke overnight - EVERY NIGHT - and then be blue bird bright and have zero wind all day long One can dream, no? Link to post Share on other sites
BillTheBinMan 0 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Originally Posted By: Mamabear Originally Posted By: Hokkaidough Originally Posted By: rider69 If you can make turns on ice you can ride anywhere. Perhaps you should go down to Hakuba to get good on the ice, dude. Then you 'can ride anywhere' HEY! That's our Down Under Advantage!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
worst skier in niseko 0 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 Thanks folks. Looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hi worst skier in Niseko I think that title may have to change if you intend to stay there awhile. I am with GN freshly groomed powder with a dusting on top like a pillowtop mattress. One think though intermediate or constant degree of slope is better than a really flat / little degree of slope. It just seems easier to turn. I am sure you will love it. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Soft groomed fresh is best. Some of Japan's beginner runs are so flat that you don't want any extra on the top. Slush rides slow which is reassuring, but is inconsistent and can be grabby. Link to post Share on other sites
gnarly-dude 1 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Soft groomed all the way. Can't beat that if you are learning. Link to post Share on other sites
rossy-gnol 0 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 It's so long ago for me. But I do vaguely remember my first time one spring. On ice. Was in a bad mood. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 That first day is important if you are starting out and unsure. Some people are much more keen than others. Link to post Share on other sites
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