nippontiger 8 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 So I went to Kagura last Monday (public holiday) and took along my new GoPro camera - unfortunately, most of the footage I took was quite useless - I chest mounted the camera most of the time but once I started skiing, it ended up pointing downwards and I just got loads of footage of my skis! Anyway, with the usable footage I did take, I put together this rather laid back video - no crazy steeps, no deep powder, no big jumps or fancy tricks, in fact, nothing gnarly at all, just an easy day skiing in the sunshine! Kagura [in Slo-Mo] And for those who prefer pics - here's a few snaps I took - I have to say, I know nothing about photography and I took these on my iphone so.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I like the slo-mo.....very leisurely..........which trees did yo stick to? Some of the photos show the face that towers above the top lift that only opens in Feb-March.....did you venture out thatway or stay in resort? I like cruising the trees directly below the regular season top lift, ride em down to the left where it cuts onto the cat track from the late season top lift and then into the trees at the left there as well, eventually coming out just above the Gondola Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Yeah dat is kool! Link to post Share on other sites
nippontiger 8 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 I like the slo-mo.....very leisurely..........which trees did yo stick to? Some of the photos show the face that towers above the top lift that only opens in Feb-March.....did you venture out thatway or stay in resort? I like cruising the trees directly below the regular season top lift, ride em down to the left where it cuts onto the cat track from the late season top lift and then into the trees at the left there as well, eventually coming out just above the Gondola Pretty much everything was in-resort, I think - I did go into the exact area you mentioned a few times, but Im not sure if its in the video - perhaps a bit of the helmet-cam stuff was filmed there. The other tree stuff was coming down either the left or right side of the Panorama course. Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 dude, that was really sweet. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Good stuff Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I like the slo-mo.....very leisurely..........which trees did yo stick to? Some of the photos show the face that towers above the top lift that only opens in Feb-March.....did you venture out thatway or stay in resort? I like cruising the trees directly below the regular season top lift, ride em down to the left where it cuts onto the cat track from the late season top lift and then into the trees at the left there as well, eventually coming out just above the Gondola Pretty much everything was in-resort, I think - I did go into the exact area you mentioned a few times, but Im not sure if its in the video - perhaps a bit of the helmet-cam stuff was filmed there. The other tree stuff was coming down either the left or right side of the Panorama course. ah yeah I like that area as well, although that was where I got stuck the other week and had to swim my way out Link to post Share on other sites
nippontiger 8 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Yeah, its not really steep enough down there after a really big dump - a friend of mine got stuck around there for 45 minutes! I had to go and ski tracks for him so he could lie on his snowboard and paddle out surfer style!! Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 the chest mounted shots are hilarious. the trees look nice and spaced out. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 how come the course back down to the Mitsumata car park is never open anymore? Link to post Share on other sites
nippontiger 8 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 It was open when I was there on Monday. I think they dont open it until it has plenty of snow down there. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 14, 2012 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 14, 2012 It does open on lots of days, Tubby Beaver, but not early in the morning. They do checking on it or something and open it up later on in the day. I think we perhaps need to make that clearer on the reports, will make sure it gets a mention. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 14, 2012 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 14, 2012 It was open when I was there on Monday. I think they dont open it until it has plenty of snow down there. Yes it takes a while to open in the season. And a few times I have been in the past it seems to be closed for no reason I can make out. Nice vid Gary! Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 14, 2012 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 14, 2012 OK I have added a bit to todays report about that: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/daily/naeba-now.php Thanks for mentioning it Tubby, it needed explaining more clearly. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 So I went to Kagura last Monday (public holiday) and took along my new GoPro camera - unfortunately, most of the footage I took was quite useless - I chest mounted the camera most of the time but once I started skiing, it ended up pointing downwards and I just got loads of footage of my skis! Anyway, with the usable footage I did take, I put together this rather laid back video - no crazy steeps, no deep powder, no big jumps or fancy tricks, in fact, nothing gnarly at all, just an easy day skiing in the sunshine! No apologies needed, that's a sweet video (with a good choice of music)!! & I can't believe the amount of untracked pow on what was a public holiday!! Must get back to Kagura this season! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 no worries I think in all the times I've been up there, it's only been open 1 or 2 times. I'm not missing much i know, but I do like trying al available runs Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Not missing much for sure. Though I think I'd rather ski down than get the ropeway Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Gotta get me one of them GPs. What are you editing with Gary? Link to post Share on other sites
nippontiger 8 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 I used premiere pro - just learning how to use it though and the computer I'm using it on isn't really fast enough for 720p @ 60fps. Just had another awesome day at kagura - just hope the gp footage does it justice...! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Very cruisey Great vid seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I used premiere pro - just learning how to use it though and the computer I'm using it on isn't really fast enough for 720p @ 60fps. Just had another awesome day at kagura - just hope the gp footage does it justice...! Cool, I'm looking for a new editor. iMovie sucks and my old Final Cut Pro system is too dated to handle todays formats. Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveZao 8 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I enjoyed that thank you Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Missed this. Great one Gary! Link to post Share on other sites
lymaoke 0 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Nice slo-mo! I like the head mounted part. Everything just twisted, strange but beautiful with the music. Link to post Share on other sites
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