panhead_pete 27 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 You Champ! Email sent Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 edited in more info above Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'm going to put this out there... the shop down the road from me has a fish. I can buy it for you and send it to your accommodation. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Thanks BM, thats very generous of you!!! - I have emailed the guy above spOption B it might be. Will let you know. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Banya Craft in Hakuba will split a snowboard for you, or make you a custom one from scratch if you've got the readies. The Fish on Yahoo Auctions says some normal stuff about the board and what Burton bindings fit it (surprise surprise). About the only other thing of note is that postage is free within Japan. If you weren't in a hurry, I think you could get a better deal somewhere else, but its sounds like time is of the essence. Compared to other powder boards, the Fish is usually pretty cheap. Cheap is good! Just for anyone else's information, I think you can demo a few powder boards at the Boarding Co. in Hakuba. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Ah nothing is easy, even spending money. Just spoke with the guy in Hokkaido, he wont take credit card over the phone or via email. Yahoo is my only way - how do I drive that? PS Thanks for all the help guys. Its a pity Im going to Hokkaido first but that's the way it is. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Unfortunately, I think Yahoo is really tough unless you can get help from someone who speaks Japanese. You'll have to sign up for a yahoo account, bid on the auction, and then get in touch with the seller via email to sort out the payment. I think on higher priced items you'll have to use your credit card... I can't believe there are no fish in Japan! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Petester On the auction listing, the America33 shop says they'll take cash on delivery as the payment for the auction. The Japanese for c.o.d. is "shouhin daibiki" or simply "daibiki". Try shooting them another email and ask nicely if you can pay that way. There's normally a commission for the shipping company but maybe only 400 yen. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Oh wow really! Thanks Mr Wiggles. The only hassle might be when its delivered. Has anyone had experience with this? It might be a day or 3 between delivery and me arriving there. Does the transport company normally hold them for a few days? Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Usually you can specify the day when you want it delivered. It tends to be pretty quick though. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Wow this sounds like it might all come together. Thanks guys REALLY appreciate all the helps so far! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just as an aside, 'Fish' from Marillion used to sport some fine Mullets. He was called 'Fish' though, not 'The Fish'. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Ippy, Defo the Jones Solution or the NS Summit on my wish list. Hey they have a Hovercraft Split, too. (in bigger size) next year. Hey, Tex! Give us a review on the Jones Flagship, mate. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Originally Posted By: yamabushi The Mullet and the Fish are two different monsters. The Mullet seems to be closer to a Malolo. The need to ride switch on a Fish is not that great; the tail is so short that flipping it around is easier than you would imagine. For tree runs the fish wins, hands down. The level of control is outstanding. Worrying how a Fish handles grommed slopes is like worrying how a mud crawler handles a race track. People that worry about that need to sort their priorities first, and then pick their board. My sentiments, exactly. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just trying to sort the 160 Fish out of Hokkaido via COD now. Thanks guys. Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Originally Posted By: Mr Wiggles Banya Craft in Hakuba will split a snowboard for you, or make you a custom one from scratch if you've got the readies. The Fish on Yahoo Auctions says some normal stuff about the board and what Burton bindings fit it (surprise surprise). About the only other thing of note is that postage is free within Japan. If you weren't in a hurry, I think you could get a better deal somewhere else, but its sounds like time is of the essence. Compared to other powder boards, the Fish is usually pretty cheap. Cheap is good! Just for anyone else's information, I think you can demo a few powder boards at the Boarding Co. in Hakuba. ooooh! thats pretty awesome! found their site and it looks like theyll split it, (plus full edging) for 40,000 They also do a straight split with a basic inside edge waterproof for 28000! If i do make it back to japan for a week, i reckon i might try and get them to split the charlie. Itll save me a tidy sum buying a board that does almost the same damn job. Plus charlie loves the pow! Thanks for the heads up! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 A big shout out to Black Mountain - with his help I have just secured a 160cm Fish. Which based upon my hours and hours of looking and then calling Burton Japan, all the Burton dealers in Nagano region, Tokyo, Hokkaido and Beijing is the last one available. OUTSTANDING Black Mountain - STOKED. A big shout out to everyone else that helped me make the decision. Now Im just ignoring the Spring thread and hoping for some Niseko powder to try it in. Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Great news Pete. The snow will come and I hope the fish makes all your powder dreams come true. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thanks mate, without Black Mountain it could not have happened. Just better check my credit card bill for the next few months Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 haha! Yeah im going to take a nice long vacation on you! Just let me know when you get the follow up email that way I know everything went through ok! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 You good man you Black Mountain! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Its been sent!!!! Yippee Yes- Im easily pleased Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Originally Posted By: panhead_pete Its been sent!!!! Yippee Yes- Im easily pleased I feel your excitement Pete. I was doing daily happy dances waiting for my new board to arrive in the post! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Oh its here!!! It looks BEAUTIFUL. Was waiting in my room at Pension Kanon when I arrived as was my new Kindle. So stoked. Now bring on the snow! Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thumbs up! Have a blast. It's snowing in Hakuba now! Link to post Share on other sites
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