NECK 14 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I am so desperate to get my hands on a Burton Fish it's not even funny! Not a big fan of Burton boards in general, but the Fish is something I need in my life. Looking to sniff out an older model (2002-2008) ideally, with the regular (for Burton) mount holes. The 156 model would be best and don't wanna spend an arm and a leg to get it. Can anyone here on SJ (in Japan) help make my dreams come true? Pleeeeease Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 What does a Burton Fish look like, my local Book Off has a lot of boards, if you post a picture I'll have a look for you. (Yes I know I could check the web for it, but I probably would get it wrong, I don't know much about boards) Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 like this but without the channel Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Finding the older model Fish is pretty difficult in Japan these days. Most of the guys I know who ride those models hold onto them as they are solid boards and you don't get much wear and tear riding powder. Good luck though! Getting the '07 Fish changed riding for me! Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 What does a Burton Fish look like, my local Book Off has a lot of boards, if you post a picture I'll have a look for you. (Yes I know I could check the web for it, but I probably would get it wrong, I don't know much about boards) Yeah, it looks like the photo Beaverinho posted, but the older ones don't have the mini swallow tail going on. Lemme know if your Book Off has one. Like Black Mountain said, people here don't get rid of them as often as people who live in less snowy parts of the world Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I have been looking on ebay/ gumtree over here. Seen one fish in about 2 months and it went quick (missed it). Older model, no mini swallow tail and inserts/not est, all good for non est bindings. I think it went for about $200. I am still looking and will keep an eye out for you but there will need to be two. Picking up a 2nd hand burton Malaloo (bit more common - seen two come up) and NS summitt soon, found on ebay, and hopefully a fish soon to try out. Gunna try a few out, keep what I like and hopefully resell left overs, but for the price is not too much of a worry. They have new cudas on sale for ~ $300/400 & heaps of freestyle boards / all brands Why 156? Or fish cuit? Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 I have been looking on ebay/ gumtree over here. Seen one fish in about 2 months and it went quick (missed it). Older model, no mini swallow tail and inserts/not est, all good for non est bindings. I think it went for about $200. I am still looking and will keep an eye out for you but there will need to be two. Picking up a 2nd hand burton Malaloo (bit more common - seen two come up) and NS summitt soon, found on ebay, and hopefully a fish soon to try out. Gunna try a few out, keep what I like and hopefully resell left overs, but for the price is not too much of a worry. They have new cudas on sale for ~ $300/400 & heaps of freestyle boards / all brands Why 156? Or fish cuit? Thanks Rucky Inu. Yeah, they come up fairly often on US and Canada auction sites fairly cheap, but get snapped up quick most of the time. The Never Summer powder sticks seem good too, but I am pretty much set on the Fish as my tree/powder board. Want the 156 as it is ideal for me. I am 77 kgs and 5'11" (whatever that is in cms), so can easily get away with the 156 model. The shorter Fishcuit would work, but they all come with the est mount system I think. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 don't you like the channel system? Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 don't you like the channel system? Not too keen on the idea Tubby. Never tried it, but had a Forum board with a similar system way back in the day and it sucked! Also, I dont wanna buy est bindings for the fish, as it will be used only on those 15 or 20 tree powder days in the season. I hear the est to normal binding attachment thingys are not great..... All that said, if a cheap 156 Fish with est mount system comes up, I may well take it Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Yeah Neck the 156 will be fine I have ridden both mine (purchased for $AU100) 2005 and 2007 at around 84Kgs. Keep your eyes open and you will get one maybe from international (some place in Melbourne had 2012 for $399 last year) See link Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Justed checked my local BookOff, 17 Burton boards, but no Burton Fish Link to post Share on other sites
pdoull 2 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Justed checked my local BookOff, 17 Burton boards, but no Burton Fish Suimasen Onehunga Whats a Book Off? Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Justed checked my local BookOff, 17 Burton boards, but no Burton Fish Suimasen Onehunga Whats a Book Off? BookOff is a large chain of second hand book stores in Japan, however some of them have branched out and have large amounts of other second hand items. My local one has a large area devoted to clothes, a lot of electronic equipment, along with a massive amount of sports gear. Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 The recycle stores around Nagano have loads of boards in winter, but seems like they switch them all out for the summer No joy around here. Link to post Share on other sites
best skier in hakuba 5 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Looked in Nagano, no luck I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Looked in Nagano, no luck I'm afraid. Thanks for keeping an eye out for me best skier Link to post Share on other sites
paulg 0 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Hi Neck, I may have what your looking for, I have a 160 and a 156 fish that aren't being used at all , they are both the first of the EST models but,with bindings. About 5 years old from memory . Anyway I'm in Hakuba all year round if your interested. Pg Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Hmm....how much would you sell the 160 for? Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Just sent you a mail paulg. Interested in the 156 for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
paulg 0 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Neck just sent you mail, Tubby if your interested in the 160 please send me a mail and I will give you details. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Finally get one Neck? Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Checked one out today. She's a winner Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Great! Welcome to the family! Just remember it's a bit like the mob... once you are in, you are in for life! Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Picked up my Fish today. Guess I'm in for life! So now just gotta count the days away for those deep tree days.... Link to post Share on other sites
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