Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Today was one of those days. I’m sure most people have them once in a while. You go through the day doing one thing after the next finishing everything with ease. It’s almost as if you’re a puppet being controlled and pulled along - everything goes so smoothly. I had my first swim since leaving on my trip and it was effortless. Just like butter. Walking home afterwards I had a spring in my step and thoughts passed by like clouds in the sky drifting here and there. Meandering though small streets I couldn’t help feel that something was pulling me and guiding me on some unknown path. I didn’t know what it was until I stopped and found myself in front of the bookstore near my house…which I haven’t been in since early March. Looked up at the sky and saw a wonderful sunset. The colors reminded me of some of the sunsets we saw throughout our journey. But, no sunset was as spectacular as a few we saw on Don Det. What really grabbed me at that instant was how cool and crisp the air felt which instantly flashed white images in my mind of snow falling, gondolas going up, boots clicking in bindings, and screams and hollers from mates watching everybody snorkeling in nipple-deep powder. A smile beamed across my face from ear to ear as scene after scene from past seasons sprung to life. I bounced up the 2 flights of stairs leading up to the bookstore and walked down to the sports section. Still thought it might be a bit early but thought I’d take a chance and have a look. There it was – the bright pink letters staring out – the first issue of Bravoski for the 2007 winter. Picking it up I felt like a kid on Christmas day waiting for his parents to wake up in order to open the presents. Flipping through each page felt like I was unwrapping gift after gift. The cover grabs you – Steele Spence is, what looks like, chest-deep in powder somewhere in Whistler’s BC. It could have been anybody. Ian ripping it up in Niseko; Jeremy, his brother Seth, and I ripping up the south face of some remote location in Hakuba valley; Bushpig waist-deep on N.Y.’s last year; or, Toque, Fattwins and I getting one of the best storms of the season at the end of March last year; we had a ripping day at Happo seeing so many new lines open up; though, the avie on our last day shook us and had Toque racing down the mountain tumbling head over heals with one of his BigStix making it down the mountain faster than he ever has. Looking through the magazine I noticed how I never appreciated Fall until coming to Japan. It also wasn’t until two of my best mates, Ian and Bartek, got me up to Geihoku in Hiroshima and introduced me to my first winter sport, skiing, that I could really appreciate all that winter has to offer. Sure, in Hawaii we used to get epic swells in winter but it wasn’t cold. Finally, I had the chance to play in the snow. Since that first run I have been hooked and my life has never been the same. I threw away a great job to work in Niseko for a season. And, since then, all I can think about is how much longer it will be for the temperature to drop and the snow to fall…all I really want to do is walk up to my principal and say, “I quit. I’m going skiing for the season.” But that dream will have to be a passing thought and stay put for sometime. So now, we have only about 3 months to wait before the season really begins. I can’t wait. As day after day passes we will be that much closer to what all of us on SnowJapan.com share in common – the fact that whether we ski, snowboard, or telemark, we all love snow! 3 months and counting! Let’s snowing! Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Shit yeah! I know exactly how you feel mate! I didn't really appreciate that feeling of the cold and the snow till coming to Japan either! Bring on the new season! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 the picture says it all Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 hell yeah! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Im getting jazzed too, even though the surf and beach are a picture today. Link to post Share on other sites
kaiser soce 0 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Too right! Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Moderator SnowJapan.Com#4 5 Posted September 2, 2006 SnowJapan Moderator Share Posted September 2, 2006 Really looking forward to it! But.... we need another month or so to get all our updates ready for the site this season - we're hoping to get all the updates and new stuff online around the middle of October. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 I'm going to enjoy the fall weather and just look forward to what is after that. not going to wish it all away Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Just got my new snowboard in the mail today! just did a little tatami boarding and I am so stoked. best part are the stickers I got with the board Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 ... was just saying to bettyx the other day "only 3 months until we're on snow again wooo" nice one kuma Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 nitro suprateam (same as my avatar) got a super good deal from backcountry.com on it! but I'm spending waaaaay too much time looking at outerwear websites Link to post Share on other sites
charlotte 0 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 I want autumn to take it's time. It's great to be able to sleep comfortably at night and not have to have the aircon on/ Link to post Share on other sites
gamera 0 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I have to play with my snowblower in 3 months! I think CB would like to help. Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 When the summer heat fades away (next few weeks) and the cool winds start blowing, that's when I really feel the autumn coming on. I love it when my appetite comes back and I start to feel alive again. Still 31 degrees here in Tokyo during the daytime but the nights are starting to be relatively cooler. If you have time, I strongly recommend anyone gets to the mountains for some hiking before the snow season, especially in October. There's a buzz about any resort town in advance of the first snow and I get a kick seeing all the preparations being made for winter. A good chance to recce the slopes and lines that you'll later go and ski, get some quality time in the onsens and locate the best places to eat. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 dude you shouldve sent that in as a feature nice writing dude. This year stay in shape i intend to blow your mind this season. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 feature? Thats not worthy of a feature..just thoughts I had the other night and couldnt sleep. Im strong and we still have lots of time left... Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 it was written well big guy it was worthy of a stoke feature with a tweak or 2 for length of stoke Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I just love it when the heat starts to fade away, nice comfortable weather arrives and we can finally see winter approaching Link to post Share on other sites
misorano 1 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Must be on the way. Got our first Niseko and Shiga Kogen Bookings in over the weekend. Still got to get through Undokai season yet. First one yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Creek Boy: Today was one of those days. I’m sure most people have them once in a while. You go through the day doing one thing after the next finishing everything with ease. It’s almost as if you’re a puppet being controlled and pulled along - everything goes so smoothly. I had my first swim since leaving on my trip and it was effortless. Just like butter. Walking home afterwards I had a spring in my step and thoughts passed by like clouds in the sky drifting here and there. Meandering though small streets I couldn’t help feel that something was pulling me and guiding me on some unknown path. I didn’t know what it was until I stopped and found myself in front of the bookstore near my house…which I haven’t been in since early March. Looked up at the sky and saw a wonderful sunset. The colors reminded me of some of the sunsets we saw throughout our journey. But, no sunset was as spectacular as a few we saw on Don Det. What really grabbed me at that instant was how cool and crisp the air felt which instantly flashed white images in my mind of snow falling, gondolas going up, boots clicking in bindings, and screams and hollers from mates watching everybody snorkeling in nipple-deep powder. A smile beamed across my face from ear to ear as scene after scene from past seasons sprung to life. I bounced up the 2 flights of stairs leading up to the bookstore and walked down to the sports section. Still thought it might be a bit early but thought I’d take a chance and have a look. There it was – the bright pink letters staring out – the first issue of Bravoski for the 2007 winter. Picking it up I felt like a kid on Christmas day waiting for his parents to wake up in order to open the presents. Flipping through each page felt like I was unwrapping gift after gift. The cover grabs you – Steele Spence is, what looks like, chest-deep in powder somewhere in Whistler’s BC. It could have been anybody. Ian ripping it up in Niseko; Jeremy, his brother Seth, and I ripping up the south face of some remote location in Hakuba valley; Bushpig waist-deep on N.Y.’s last year; or, Toque, Fattwins and I getting one of the best storms of the season at the end of March last year; we had a ripping day at Happo seeing so many new lines open up; though, the avie on our last day shook us and had Toque racing down the mountain tumbling head over heals with one of his BigStix making it down the mountain faster than he ever has. Looking through the magazine I noticed how I never appreciated Fall until coming to Japan. It also wasn’t until two of my best mates, Ian and Bartek, got me up to Geihoku in Hiroshima and introduced me to my first winter sport, skiing, that I could really appreciate all that winter has to offer. Sure, in Hawaii we used to get epic swells in winter but it wasn’t cold. Finally, I had the chance to play in the snow. Since that first run I have been hooked and my life has never been the same. I threw away a great job to work in Niseko for a season. And, since then, all I can think about is how much longer it will be for the temperature to drop and the snow to fall…all I really want to do is walk up to my principal and say, “I quit. I’m going skiing for the season.” But that dream will have to be a passing thought and stay put for sometime. So now, we have only about 3 months to wait before the season really begins. I can’t wait. As day after day passes we will be that much closer to what all of us on SnowJapan.com share in common – the fact that whether we ski, snowboard, or telemark, we all love snow! 3 months and counting! Let’s snowing! 'bout time you said something worth reading Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 yes, CB! I feel it, too. Can't wait!! Link to post Share on other sites
dizzy 0 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Kumapix: nitro suprateam (same as my avatar) got a super good deal from backcountry.com on it! kuma, have you seen the new 07' vapor and malolo boards yet? i don't think i'd get one, but they look sleeeeeeek. 59,000 for malolo and 99,000 for the vapor on yippee auctions Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 i demoed the 07 vapor last winter and it is facking amazing. So light that it doesn't feel like you've got anything between your bindings. The edge to edge speed is pretty crazy too. An awesome board. The 07 malolo has a new 'powder' fly core which places more core weight near the back of the board for even more float. The thickness is prob a difference of mm though! It has a new high speed base to help with flat run outs. This is a badass board too. Only thing I don't like are the graphics. They look like a older Feelgood (women's board) but they were done by some famous surfer artist. The malolo is pretty versatile. I've done mach 5 on it on groomers and didn't get chatter or any negatives. Def not for park though If we're resort riding on a pow day I'll let you ride my malolo for a run or 2...but don't even think about it after a long hike!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 piss off spuds I got lots ta say but chose not waisting my breath on the likeness of you w@nkers Link to post Share on other sites
Ow 0 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I enjoy autumn a lot. It's such a break after a hot summer and there so much to look forward to with winter - but I'm not wishing it to come sooner. Link to post Share on other sites
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