panhead_pete 27 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Was thinking there might be value in capturing a list of hints/equipment etc that I have come to learn I should be riding with. Most happy to hear from others. Lets TRY and keep this one on topic A small plastic one piece whistle on the zip of my jacket. Saw an old guide with one and it makes a LOT of sense. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 when in doubt, pull out. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Simple things I have in my bag at all times: -whistle -compass -swiss army knife -pocket screwdriver -calorie mate (meal supplement) -1.5L water sleeve Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 No cheese?! Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 For me ... Helmet. Back protector. Elbow and knee pads (volley ball, hand ball). Wrist guard. Layer clothing. Chocolate with nuts mobile phone with emergency number Strong pain killers compression bandage Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Don't dive headfirst into bottomless powder! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Whistle, lighter, calorie mate, mini Swiss knife. I'm a skier and I tend not to stray too far off the beaten path. But still, lots of weird shit can happen. Link to post Share on other sites
Nisoko 6 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Don't dive headfirst into bottomless powder! Disclaimer: Of course, not much of an issue in Hakuba yet this year Link to post Share on other sites
Nisoko 6 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 You know, I don't take all that lot. Perhaps I should. But I just tend to be more careful these days. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 powder straps Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis Hawk 2 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I have a whistle, foil blanket, waterproof matches, flint with magnesium shave bar, compass, flashlight, fruit and nut mix, screwdriver, some other ish as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Reading this and thinking. Whistle is a good idea. I usually carry a little tin with survival things (tinder, flint, etc) with me but I don´t do that when I am boarding. Discrepancy. Funny I am not prepared that it just might happen that I go overnight... Happened more than a few times, including I got lost going for a walk in Australia. So if that happens, It might be a good idea to include. Shovel extra glove Hakukin Kai-lo (keeps you warm) more food small stove. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Great idea Pete Just put my BCD whistle in my jacket as well as a mini maglite I always have a few protein bars in there anyway as well as handwarmers. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I think protein/meal supplement bars are a must, even if you stay on-piste. I was up the top of Perisher one year in a mini-blizzard (it does occasionally happen in Australia) when I ran out of energy.. had barely enough strength to keep myself upright and fell down so many times that I got more injured than I already was. If you stay in Tokyo before heading up, most of these types of things (Whistle, meal bars, swiss army knife) can be bought from Don Quixote (or donki as the locals say) for fairly cheap. better to be safe than sorry.. I'm also getting walkie talkies so if my brother, me or our mate get seperated, we can still reach each other. DON'T SNOWBOARD ALONE.... Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Just check on the walkie talkies if you are bringing them from OS to Japan, the Aussie ones are banned here. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I planned on getting them from Donki as well. I know the Australian ones are banned in Japan, otherwise I'd get a couple of 2-ways from my mum's work to use as demos. Link to post Share on other sites
BillTheBinMan 0 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Why actually are Aussie ones 'banned'? Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 The frequencies they use can interfere with emergency frequencies in Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
BillTheBinMan 0 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Ah I see. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
norcal 5 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Just fyi: Japan Any fixed knife containing a blade length of 5.9 inches or more requires permission from the prefectural public safety commission in order to possess. Permission requirements also apply to any type of pocket knife over 2.2 inches (including Automatic Knives), spears over 5.9 inches in blade length, and Japanese halberds. I know you guys are talking about small pocket knives though, but just thought I'd throw that out there. Don't want anyone getting in any unnecessary trouble! ----------------- Also, on the snowboarding alone, do you mean back country, or just in general? I know it's best to go with a buddy, but sometimes your friends back out/you can't find anyone to go. I wouldn't want to hang around my place all weekend just b/c my friends don't want to go, IMO. I'd say if you want to go alone, make sure your friends/family knows where you are, your plans for the day/evening (staying, driving home) and check-in once in a while. I wouldn't go to an isolated place alone though, probably stick to Nozawa, Shiga, Hakuba, etc, (populated areas). Just my .02 Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 shit!! I better take my spear out of my bag Link to post Share on other sites
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