nthart 0 Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Good to know. I'll think about it. Actually I probably won't decide until I get there and see what's available. Still, it's good to know. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 nads, offer some of the ladies free places to crash in Korea and Im sure you could get a board to use I could even find a few for ya Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Nads I also might be able to help you out with a board when you get here. Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 Ladies, I'm offering you a free place to crash if you come to Korea. I live in the small city of Masan, which is only 45 minutes away from Busan (the second biggest city in Korea) if you wanted to visit there. If you were hoping to stay in Seoul, well I'm 4 and a half hours away from that. Bottom line: my floor is always open to any guests, anytime. And thanks to all who have offered boards they got lying around. I've never personally rented a shitty board, but I've seen heeps of other people riding shitty rental boards. Like I said before, as long as it doesn't have step-ins (and it's close enough to the right size for me), I'm cool. Do any board shops in Hakuba carry Forum? Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 Question of the day: I have 2 maybe 3 kiing days in Hakuba. I'm a snowboarder who lives powder, tree trails, and a quick stint in the half-pipe. Which resort(s) should I check out? I heard only a small part of one of them is open to snowboarders. Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Not sure where you got your information Nads No resort in Hakuba is open to Snowboarders Filthy beggers Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Nads toques joking aside who told you that places were closed to snowboarders? that info is like 5 years old Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted September 30, 2005 Author Share Posted September 30, 2005 I read it on a message board somewhere. I was readin peoples' reviews of the ski hills there. I thought that rule seemed a bit out-dated. Link to post Share on other sites
HoTRoD 2 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Just a bit. Are there any places in Hakuba that are still skiers-only? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 not that I know of. noz has a skiers only course though. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 But thats just a course right. Nozawa was fairly late to open up to boarders compared to other resorts if I remember. Link to post Share on other sites
bettyx 0 Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 47 is probably the most popular spot for boarders - & i think there's a park there, too. it's also nice as it's connected to goryu, which gives you a wide variety of terrain. yanaba is a bit further away but everyone said it was the best park - i think there's not too many trails though, most people go there to practise on the rails etc. happo is great but some people complained that it isn't steep enough? the patrol can be pretty strict about going through the trees, if they catch you they'll take yr details & threaten to take yr pass if yr caught again. anyone know from experience? Link to post Share on other sites
nthart 0 Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Bettyx What type of ridin do you like to do? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 goryu/47 is no steeper than happo. in fact it has less trails that are steepish. 47 is popular for its park and the high trees. the patrol will let you slide in a few other areas there these days but not all. Link to post Share on other sites
bettyx 0 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 what type of riding? hm.. anything but i only started boarding last winter, after a few years of skiing. so i spent my days trying to get up to an acceptable level while most of my friends were kickin' ass through the trees. i have big plans for this season though! (one of the reasons i'm living here in the country is to be close to the snow, & try to improve as much as possible before 2006) wish me luck.. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 goodluck but dont push too hard. stay within your limits and improve at a good pace. Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 hey FT is there any night skiing at nozawa or shiga or happo or tsugaike ? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 happo tsugaike yes the others no. that said only happo has a decent course open for night sking and it really isnt that good. Link to post Share on other sites
bettyx 0 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 goryu in hakuba has night skiing, and the run is longer than nakiyama at happo. but i think the pass costs 2000yen? it's nice but only one run, good if you want to practice on a long straight run (there's very little elevation). they had some little jumps at the start of the season but they got worn down by march. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 at happo you can sneak onto the short steep pitch as well though Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Yep, bettyx. 1,800 yen for a Goryu/47 night ski pass. Link to post Share on other sites
fb_steve 0 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Is the night skiing at 47/goryu anything compared to Niseko's? Link to post Share on other sites
bettyx 0 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 yeah, i remember niseko's run is really long & windy, with fresh powder falling all night.. goryu was quite windy & the visibilty was almost zero some evenings.. but they did have free chocolate fondue on white day! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 sava, Shiga has nitas too... Link to post Share on other sites
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