Skis for Japan

[Island Bay]

Protest. Unbelievable Japan (touring) ski

[eSock]

It wouldn't be a TGR thread if the protests weren't proffered as the answer, regardless of the question.

[frorider]

It wouldn't be a TGR thread if Rax weren't proffered as the answer, regardless of the question.

FIFY

[54-46]

I only took Noctas (122 waist) and had a great time.


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[teamdirt]

Im a Japan virgin, trip lined up for Japow time. I’m thinking Salomon qst x? Any naysayers? I’m fine with blank too…

I’m a one ski kind of guy…pair with mtn binding…

[North]

Don't overthink it. I've always brought my favorite and most familiar pow skis. No regrets.

2012 it was Wailer 112s and EHPs. 2016 it was EHPs and Renegades (owls).

If I went this season I'd bring Billy Goats for the resort, and Renegades (wolf) for touring, because that's what I ski most often on the good days.

[SUPERIOR]

North is correct


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[m2711c]

https://www.instagram.com/sean.toms/reel/C4GG-BBSRc4/

ski aware...


fact.

[halliday]

yikes!!

[turnfarmer]

Go with what you enjoy skiing the most and which works the best in mixed conditions.

If you're touring then the snow conditions and snowpack will be pretty consistent.

In resort and the slackcountry there will be a combination of untracked deep powder with short sections of piste and/or out tracks to get to the next patch.

Often the best conditions are in the trees, especially when it's puking. So choose a ski that you feel comfortable on in the trees.

For reference I've centre mounted dynafit bindings to a bi-directional twin tip which covers me from teaching on the beginner slopes to touring into the backcountry, and everything in between.

Currently on Movement Zoo skis, similar set up in the video below
177cm
115-84-106

I'm 6' 2" and 210lbs

The set up allows me to get deep, is very nimble in the trees, and is light for touring

For example

Respect your opinion as you’ve been skiing there a long time. But wouldn’t a wider ski keep you from getting bogged down and stuck on the flatter terrain Hokkaido is known for?

[turnfarmer]

https://www.instagram.com/sean.toms/reel/C4GG-BBSRc4/

ski aware...


fact.

Day/trip/life wrecker

[SUPERIOR]

Respect your opinion as you’ve been skiing there a long time. But wouldn’t a wider ski keep you from getting bogged down and stuck on the flatter terrain Hokkaido is known for?

Yes… but don’t overthink it. I’ve skied 110 - 125 mm waist skis in Hokkaido and had a great time. It’s more about the rocker / taper and what you’re comfortable with.

[Mike Pow]

Respect your opinion as you’ve been skiing there a long time. But wouldn’t a wider ski keep you from getting bogged down and stuck on the flatter terrain Hokkaido is known for?

Rarely if ever get bogged down

It's about speed and knowing your 'outs'

[beer30]

Not really too much to say here but a 120 waisted ski on the trails out of most Japanese lines can be really hard on the knees!

[Mike Pow]

Not really too much to say here but a 120 waisted ski on the trails out of most Japanese lines can be really hard on the knees!

Just came back to mention this and you beat me to it

[Mike Pow]

Also, unless you're very lucky or you're prepared to work for your turns the number of turns per run is going to be significantly less than what you're possibly used to

Deep powder skiing in and around the Hokkaido resorts is for me, quality over quantity

To that end, a narrower waisted ski allows me to get MY best combination of deep snow immersion, float and speed

Your 'weapon of choice' will be different from mine but consider what resorts on Hokkaido specifically offer

It's deep laps not deep, long descents for the most part

[Mr. Toad]

Sorry for the tread hijack but how risky is it to take some gummies onboard to Japan? More so than US domestic flights?

[XXX-er]

Sorry for the tread hijack but how risky is it to take some gummies onboard to Japan? More so than US domestic flights?

trying to pull a Rebagliatti eh ?

i wouldn't take any drugs near any international board if i was you, not even Canada, it is legal here but mayeb you get hit for importation, not worth the risk or hassle ??

the japanese are VERY thorough at finding shit in your luggage I had a bic lighter in a ski tool kit and buddy found it on the xray m/c and i had to put it in my pocket

[m2711c]

do NOT do it.




fact.

[Stuntmonkey]

That falls on a risk matrix I'm really not comfortable with, as a Canadian. The chances of you getting caught while slim, are not zero. And that slim chance will essentially mean you're never allowed outside your home country borders for a long ass time.

Seems REAL dumb.

[XXX-er]

they have dogs to sniff that stuff out, people try to mask the smell but the dogs are just SO good,

you could also swallow it in a balloon but they can xray you and wait it out

there are a number of border patrol reality TV shows you can watch that should cure you of this idea

[mcski]

Bad, bad idea in terms of risk reward.

[Gerome]

Yeah, I joined my wife on her flight to Tokyo (she’s a flight attendant) and I got pulled aside and the Japanese inspector was extremely thorough checking through my bag, enough so that I started to get concerned that I might not have removed everything illicit from my bag before traveling. Do not travel to Asian countries with illicit substances.


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[Phall]

back on thread, doing a white room tours Tohoku Jan 13-25, Touring trip, but considering what Jtran10 (who's coming) told me about the touring, i think heavier is fine.
Planning on bringing one or both of these setups, depending on snow forecast and trend before departing the US.
187 HL FR120ST with CAST p18 (if its nuking, and shorter tours and more lifts are on the agenda)
Line Vision 108 189 with tech bindings (if it hasnt snowed in a while and its more touring focused)
Or both if they fit in the ski bag with my wife's skis.

[SUPERIOR]

I’ve been to Hokkaido 4 times and always bring touring and resort setups. Particularly, because I’m a ski guide.

My newest combo is a 190cm Moment Wildcat tour with Plum Yaks, plus a 192cm Benchetler 120 with Marker Duke PTs.

Last year, the majority of my clients were snowcat and resort based side country tourers, so I used the dukes.

In years past, I’ve toured 90 percent of the time and the moments win.

Hauling all this gear is a pain! I also do two boot setups. I’m considering shipping this year.

A savvy traveler could likely do one setup and make it “mid weight” and suffer a bit more on bigger tours. I like to ski Mt Yotei, so I’ll always pack lighter gear.

Just my $0.02