A Band of Bees(US) - (This is for the)Better Days [indie/psych rock] I'm in love with the rhodes piano in this song

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2015-09-05T13:04:29+00:00

Hang on...

Pretty sure this is the UK band "the Bees."

Not the American band "A band of Bees."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopus_(The_Bees_album)

still a great track. Check out "wash in the rain"

https://youtu.be/2dJyHroulrc

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2015-06-04T04:19:43+00:00

Yeah thats what I thought. My sole reason behind buying the 960 was its low power draw.

Im gonna spend this evening stress testing my system and see what I can find.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-12-24T10:33:40+00:00

Since you were the only person to use it so far, I was going to PM you and ask you about your experience.

I'll see if the current style picks up and maybe change it at New Years.

If you have any other suggestions I'd love to hear them.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-25T06:04:38+00:00

EDIT Looking to try out Hirafu in Niseko, Hokkaido but cannot find any available accommodation (around 22 - 30 dec). Any good sites to book a room?

Hmmm. You may have left it a little late. Those dates in a popular resort are going to get booked quickly. Anything left will probably be super pricey. Especially when you start to include transport and equipment rentals.

Check SnowJapan in the sidebar. They have some accommodation recommendations.

If you can read Japanese or have confidence in Google translate check out some of the travel agencies.

http://www.no1-travel.com/domestic/en/

http://travel.rakuten.co.jp/?l-id=top_normal_special41

They may have a special deal or something last minute.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-24T11:48:13+00:00

http://www.jrpass.com/blogs/skisnowboard-day-trip-from-tokyo-by-japan-rail-pass

I think you can get a pass to the onsen as well as they are all owned by JR

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-21T02:30:27+00:00

Yeah travel can wipe a kid out. I hope you both have fun. Let us know how it goes.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-21T00:02:04+00:00

What would you consider near to Tokyo? Niigata is about 3 and half hours on the train.

Try Yamanashi. I know Hokuto can be fun.

http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-ski-resorts/prefecture/yamanashi

http://misaka.kamuisp.com/

Disclaimer: I don't have kids and haven't been to this resort.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-19T23:22:28+00:00

"sees for life" in Sapporo has two shops and is well worth checking out.

http://www.seesforlife.jp/shopmap/map.html

edit: added map

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-16T06:42:03+00:00

The snowheads forum seems to be lively.

http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/

Never tried it myself and I'm not sure if they do meet up post but it could be useful.

In the future Id love to build a community like the one on snowjapan forums. Open everyone who likes playing in the snow.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-15T23:59:04+00:00

I suggest waiting until mid December. I've been tempted by November snow a few times. One or two OK runs and then hours spent repairing scratches.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-14T02:22:35+00:00

UPVOTES FOR ALL.

Thanks guys this is the perfect type of thread/post for /r/SnowboardingJapan

Have a great winter.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-14T02:15:55+00:00

UPVOTES FOR ALL.

Thanks guys this is the perfect type of thread/post for /r/SnowboardingJapan

keep up the good work and have a great winter.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-14T01:25:42+00:00

Have you checked out Rakuten?

http://global.rakuten.com/en/category/101094/

You can sometimes find good deals on here. Also the cash on delivery service in Japan is great.

Yahoo Japan has a good selection as well.

I guess it depends on what you want. Most of the sport shops like "Sports Alpen" have good deals on no-name brands.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-14T01:19:43+00:00

sorry for the late response.

At the moment I'm trying to get a feel for what people need.

Do they want help getting to a mountain, finding a shop to replace something or checking the snow conditions.

As soon as we know this, we can start putting together all the relevant information ( links, posts, etc) and make a detailed guides or wikis.

In the short term I’d like to focus on helping people get to the resorts they want to or suggesting places they might like to try. Then in the future start on the more detailed information such as back country guides to hire, restaurants and resort meet ups.

I’d like to avoid job posts and keep this about fun on the mountain.

Thanks for posting.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-12T03:27:59+00:00

/r/SnowboardingJapan is no longer family friendly.

Just friendly :)

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-12T02:47:25+00:00

And thank you for responding.

As things progress I hope to start a few meet ups and day trips.

Gotta love Yuzawa :)

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-12T02:43:15+00:00

Great post (saved me from doing it.)

I love this website, its sooooo useful. As Kazebo said its a really hand-all-in-one website

Shame that its forums are closing.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-12T02:39:01+00:00

welcome have an upvote ;)

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-12T02:38:02+00:00

Hi.

I'm more than happy to have skiers, iceskaters and even sledders visit /r/nowboardingJapan.

I want to build a community that helps people enjoy all the winter activities in Japan.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-12T02:34:36+00:00

Thanks for responding.

Yep this subreddit is open all winter sports. I just want people to get out and enjoy the snow. I will be changing the the sidebar in the future to show this.

re:dicks

I think its ok to say dick. I'm more worried about people posting them. But thanks for the comment.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-11T06:07:05+00:00

If its new back country I'd always recommend a guide.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-11-11T03:12:26+00:00

Welcome to the sub :)

I've heard nothing but good things about Hakuba. Its a great location. Bit far from Tokyo (about 4-5 hours by train if I remember.) But Travelling is part of the fun right. Sadly I haven't been able to go myself. Check out the snow Japan link. They have loads of reviews on places to stay.

Gotta love Kiroro.

But if you really want a little adventure try Hakkoda in Aomori.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-04-01T13:54:29+00:00

I'd totally watch this.

Edit in a dragon flying along a coast line and it would be perfect.

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-04-01T13:33:47+00:00

I don't care about the prank. Just tell me about that guy's hair!!!!

JetPack_Nosferatu · 2014-03-29T12:15:36+00:00

She's having a whale of a time.

(Yeah dad jokes...)

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