caroline asprey 0 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hi, We are coming from Australia and are wondering if we are better off to bring our ski hire gear from Australia with us. Have heard that there can be problems fitting a "big foot" person? What is the quality of gear like? How much would we expect to pay for (boots,ski's & poles) ?? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Try google and these links http://www.niseko.ne.jp/rental.html http://www.niseko-hirafu.com/nisekopowderconnection/info/lessons_rentals.htm http://www.skihirejapan.com/gear.php http://sas-net.com/ http://www.nisekoski.com.au/equipment/ Ask your travel agent if you booked a tour they should be able to offer you advice as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 at least bring your own boots Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Rental gear is usually crap wherever you go in the world. If you're serious enough about skiing to come all the way to Japan then bringing your own gear would be the way to go. Preferably fat skis since Niseko is regularly full-on powder. I don't know why anyone would want to rent if they have their own gear...but that's just me. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 dont rent in auz that makes no sense. Link to post Share on other sites
sava 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 do not bring from Aus a) if you lose your stuff, you're in trouble if there are problems, you have to pay twice. Link to post Share on other sites
intr0 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 and airlines usually charge excess for skis! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 no excess if you are within your wieght limits. Link to post Share on other sites
Mudguts 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Far out! Aussie invasion at Niseko this season! Is there enough beer in stock in Niseko? There better be otherwise there could be trouble. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Beer is over stocked in Japan due to the tax increases a few years back. I think this is/was the plan put in place to help rid them of the beer Link to post Share on other sites
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