rach 1 Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 I think so. I always want a big area to be able to slide round, and I'm disappointed if I can cover the whole place in an hour or two. Discuss. PS I'm talking about size of ski resort. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Hmmm, depends on the mood. But quality counts more I reckon. I can go down the same route over and over if it's got good snow and something challenging about it. Space only presents you with the Baskin Robbins bind - 101 flavours! - but you can only actually have 1 or 2 at a time. Having said that though, I usually board at either the very biggest or the very smallest field in Nagano. And you are a tease rach, with topic starters like that Link to post Share on other sites
IceEiji 0 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Its more about runs and snow for me, but of course if it is big too then that is perfect! Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 Size matters most when it means variation of terrain. I would easily trade a 20 lift resort that was just one long face for a 5 lift resort that was rolling steeps, cliffs, and trees. Link to post Share on other sites
echineko 1 Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 I like big place better, more places to enjoy Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 0 Posted October 27, 2002 Share Posted October 27, 2002 I like a bigger place - more fun to have right? Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Naughty rach. Generally the more choice there is the better, I reckon. Of course it depends on the layout, courses, snow etc. BTW, what is the BIGGEST place here in Japan then? Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Nozawa must be one of the biggest isn't it? Suginohara has one of the longest connected runs (8 km or something). Going down to the carpark at the end of the day down that stretch is just like the Whacky Races. Link to post Share on other sites
sam_casper 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 whats the comparison?? has anyone been to the Australian snow feild "Perisher Blue"? Its in NSW, near jindabynee. Its got Blue Cow, Mth P, Center Valley, Guthager, Pretty Valley and Zalis...?? its pretty huge. what are some of the japanese fields like in comparsion?? Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Perisher blue... lots of lifts (42), vertical drop 429m, longest run 3km. No ungroomed (apparently) Nozawa... 22 lifts (mostly pairs/quads), 600m vertical, 10 km longest run, lots of OB. And then there's the snow quality! Personally, I value good snow over size. Some places with great terrain just get mogully/icy... far too quickly. Often seem to be drawn to the mid-sized Kashimari (mostly Aoki lake) myself. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted October 29, 2002 Author Share Posted October 29, 2002 Not a tease, honest! Just thinking about size.. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 miteyak, where's the 10 km run at Nozawa?! Even some unofficial routes that go pretty much top to bottom can scarcely be 10 km methinks. There is a winding mountain road too, but I don't believe it's that long. Do tell... Link to post Share on other sites
chiaki 0 Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Big and wide is best.. Happo or Nozawa or Shiga Link to post Share on other sites
wooski 0 Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 yeah snowboard_freaks_girl, i've only been to PB and nothing to compare to. But for the time being, PB rocks my world !!! but Nagano Feb 2003 should change that Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 I'll admit it, I prefer large chunks to small dainty slices when it comes to my cheeses. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 Combination of things, big is good but courses and snow conditions take priority Link to post Share on other sites
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