durst 0 Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 How are the lift systems at Japanese resorts? Old or what? Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Not many tbars at all, thank the lord. Quite a lot of modern quads flying around. Probably too many lifts overall. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 We need more T-backs on Japanese slopes! Seeing one riding up ahead would certainly enliven the tedium of a slow lift ride. Goosebump cheeks anyone? New for the 2003 season - water-resistant T-back with chalk bag loop. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 You saucy one you, Ocean11. Link to post Share on other sites
CubedOne 0 Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 What's a T-bar?? Link to post Share on other sites
Gellar 0 Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 I know what a t-back is, but what is a t-bar? Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 0 Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 Anyone? I don't know either. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 Although I've heard of T-bars (always mentioned in a tone of rapt horror), I don't know what they are either. That would suggest they're not that common in Japan. Can anybody help out here by posting a photo of a T-bar? T-back photos welcome too (in combination with your tattoo if you like). Link to post Share on other sites
durst 0 Posted May 20, 2002 Author Share Posted May 20, 2002 I found these pics on the web: ;( http://www.ciau.com.au/snow/dobson/images/dob9909.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 The horror! The horror! Well, now I see. They might as well just stick a meat hook in your jaw and haul you kicking up the hill. Haven't run into one of those (even at Wada Toge!) and I hope I never do (although the slowness of the lift at Kirigamine feels like crucifixion). Good on you durst, that was an education. Link to post Share on other sites
durst 0 Posted May 20, 2002 Author Share Posted May 20, 2002 After that endorsement, I thought I'd register. I may well spend a bit more time on here. So much time to waste. Haha. Anyway, here's some more from the durst library of antiques; ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Glad to be in Japan???? Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 Hey durst You the t-bar specialist then mate? Welcome Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 Whoa! Nice pics! So now we just need the t-back photos. Any of them durst? Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 Nice tbars! Going back to the original question, are there any of these things at Japanese resorts? Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 0 Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 Isn't a T-back just an american way of saying T-bar. Just guessing. . . It looks like you've also got a picture of the dreaded nutcracker. Never used one meself. Anyone want to shed some light on that? Link to post Share on other sites
durst 0 Posted May 21, 2002 Author Share Posted May 21, 2002 Matt Not sure why you are changing the subject, but anyway, here's your nutcracker..... Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 Wow, never seem one of them before. And I never ever want to see one again! Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 Matt, when you said "Isn't a T-back just an american way of saying T-bar. Just guessing. . ." I hope you were joking. In case you're not, a T-back is what we Brits call a G-string. A T-bar does not make a good alternative ... although judging from durst's photos, there does seem to be a strongly suggestive element in their design. That beastly looking thing that seems deliberately designed to be phallic must be for hooking over the cable, right? I can see some poor mug trying to clench it between his legs and getting dragged up the hill by his scrotum. T-bars obviously don't go well with snowboarding, and a damn good thing too. Link to post Share on other sites
durst 0 Posted May 22, 2002 Author Share Posted May 22, 2002 Hey talking about t-bars, and just reading the Gassan post........does Gassan have any T-bars? Link to post Share on other sites
IM 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Yeah, They have one chair and rest are T's. I believe 2-3 below the chair and 2 above. Link to post Share on other sites
sachiko 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 I have a good t-back! Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Yes, but do you have a good digital camera? Perhaps I should just pop round with mine eh? PHOTOS!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
sachiko 0 Posted May 24, 2002 Share Posted May 24, 2002 you cheeky you. I dont know you enought yet Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts