sakebomb 0 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Does something like this exist here in Japan? This is the Australia version, most of this is commonsense! (a mystery here). Skier/Snowboarder Safety Responsibility Code Snowsports can be enjoyed in many ways. At ski areas you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross-country or other specialised ski equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great experience. 1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. 2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. 3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. 4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. 5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. 6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. 7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. Skiers and Snowboarders found skiing/boarding out of control and/or behaving recklessly will have their tickets confiscated. KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Quote: I spend 90% of my energy watchin everybody else around me just cuz I know they aint lookin. Know this feeling! I also notice that gondalas give great acsess to the mountain for everyone- even first timers (read: no experiance necessary) Everyone has to start somewhere but somewhere safe! Eg I saw 3 young kids no older than 10, unstrapped from there boards (no board leash- not necessary in Japan?) slowing sliding on their butts down a steep section which is a blind spot from above! Responsible parenting...! Luckily I stopped on the side to wait for a mate and warn him. Scary. I see boarders inparticular flying down this course with little regard for other people. Made me cring! PS I am a boarder, no bias here! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Think this forum is missing one important thing: *generally speaking* Japanese people, and anybody else for that matter, dont have much common sense, and while that list you gave is great, nobody in this country would actually understand it or think about it. JMHO Link to post Share on other sites
kjj 0 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 the most dangerous thing i see in japan is parents carrying their small children whilst skiing... ...fair enough they may be good skiiers, but they cant account for everyone around them. what happens if they go down? so does the poor kid! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Ive seen the same thing - WTF are the parents thinking?? Carrying a small child/infant while skiing? The woman I saw doing it was a punter on short skis going down a moguled course at Shiga That just shouldnt be allowed. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Saw a guy on a snowboard doing it as well at Tsugaike... Their egoes before their child's safety. Sad but not surprising. Until there are some accidents and resorts forbid it... Link to post Share on other sites
simop 0 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I think that possibility to get some broken bones is thing that attracts people to slopes (at least for me its one reason). Taking risks is one fun in life.. Link to post Share on other sites
SerreChe 2 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Interesting perspective simop. Personally the perspective of breaking some bones (risk in other words) is not what attracts me to the slopes. Risk is an inherent by-product of being on the slopes / in powder. What attracts me to skiing / boarding are the sensations I get from it. Link to post Share on other sites
funkychaz 0 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Not what attracts me either. Speed but preventing the possibility of broken bones is what gets me. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 serreche, also being with my mates... I could ski in pow all day long solo, but it wouldnt be as much fun as banter with your mates. Link to post Share on other sites
simop 0 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Maybe my "perversion" have something to do with that I have never broke single bone my body in my life Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 But you want to, right? Link to post Share on other sites
Svetik 0 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Was boarding this evening with one British mate on the slope and night skiing was so much fun until he fell down and hurt his shoulder quite seriously, just now called his girlfriend and at hospital they said he broke his clavicle..so, there is not so much fun breaking your body parts. Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I know when I learned to ski back in the dark ages, saftey was always stressed. I just dont think it is any more. Then again I have not taken a lesson in a while. Things like not skiing fast into a controlled area like around lifts or where major trails merge or giving a heads up to a slower skier as to the side your going to pass him on. Link to post Share on other sites
number9 0 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Has anyone taken Japanese ski/board lessons to see what they actually teach? (Though I'm sure it varies somewhat from school to school.) Link to post Share on other sites
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