Mick Rich 78 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 So I've seen the trailers for the latest and greatest snowboarding movies, the adverts for this season's new gear, a first tracks video from Whistler Blackcomb and a couple of short movies at the Yokohama showing of the Banff Mountain Film Festival, but I've yet to feel to the urges that I normally get around this time of the year to hit the white stuff. In short, my winter stoke has gone for a burton! Maybe it's the unseasonably warm weather we're experiencing or the lack of snow on Fujisan but something's up! Hell, the other weekend I even passed up the opportunity to check out the Kanda/Ochanomizu snowboard shops and went to a cafe instead! So if anyone has seen my stoke or has any suggestions as to where I might find it, could they please get in touch asap! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Winter Stoke 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Just Think Mt Granview. That should stir up some juicy excitement! Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 It's the heat. My thoughts haven't turned to winter yet, seems ages off. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Just 8 days until Snowtown Yeti opens. If that doesn't get your stoke going, I don't know what will. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Then there's Sayama opening on the 25th. You haven't made it there yet, right? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Give yourself an uppercut. Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveZao 8 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Still in Tokyo, sweating away here. Hasn't the typhoon gone now? Doesn't feel like autumns here, never mind run up to winter. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Wax your board/skis. It always gets me excited packing my board bag in preparation for heading in the direction of snow. In fact I have left the boys new boards on display in the lounge - makes me smile every time I walk past. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 The forecast looks like snow on Fuji next week fwiw. I love autumn so I'm in no hurry myself. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I bought some new skiboots in 33 degree Bris-Vegas heat yesterday I felt a stoke stirring after that. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Can you buy some non green pants too, snowjunky. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I mean ski pants. Not underpants. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I am wearing them right now for stokeness 1 Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Now if only we can find that hall........ Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I love autumn so I'm in no hurry myself. Me too. In fact, I hope autumn is long and time slows down. (Obviously I don't want a late start to winter). Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I bet Saiyama and Yeti are having 'issues' making snow with the heat we have been having. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 enjoy every moment Link to post Share on other sites
jacko 3 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 If this doesn't get your snow stoke on I dunno what will! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Pl23qisQqUs 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gvm3373 4 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 If this doesn't get your snow stoke on I dunno what will! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Pl23qisQqUs Brilliant, right up there with Kurosawa. Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Rich 78 Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thanks everyone for your suggestions! In preparation for visits to the Golden Triangle resorts (Granview, Yeti & Sayama), I've decided to follow Mambear's advice and the following video lesson, and wax my board this weekend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFp4X5Ivixs Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Give yourself an uppercut. Not enough tufts of grass sticking out for you? Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 In preparation for visits to the Golden Triangle resorts (Granview, Yeti & Sayama) Ooh, we have a new category? "Golden Triangle." Niseko. Hakuba. Golden Triangle. Has a ring to it! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 the Golden Triangle is: Hirafu Higashiyama Annupuri Link to post Share on other sites
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