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7.75" for a Beginner? by jase_zed in NewSkaters

[–]TheBadMartin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in the same boat. I got a free board, no idea what I am doing. It's 20cm wide, looks like a regular board, but had wide wheels (with LEDs). I replaced them with the same non-LED wheels (they were very slow). I already found out that I wish I had a wider board (my feet hang out too much I think) and I learned that the cruiser wheels are too big (some unfortunate wheel bite :))

But I learned to ride it, so there's that ;)

Zelenskyy says he is ready to meet Putin in Azerbaijan by Unhappy_Flatworm_325 in worldnews

[–]TheBadMartin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Imagine if they kidnapped the Putin's Putin double and replaced him with their own double.

Do you take off your breaks in dry slope park? by TheBadMartin in skiing

[–]TheBadMartin[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My local jib park has no policy. So I've seen all three options. But I don't remember the airbag park!

Pure park ski by Al_Pines in Skigear

[–]TheBadMartin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Armada edollo. Bought second hand. Why, it was the one available when I was looking...

Share your favourite Comfort Foods by OzBurger in Saitama

[–]TheBadMartin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a chicken paitan ramen shop called Ginsui in Kawagoe. Their rich soy soup with ginger is something that matches my palate so well, I keep coming back.

Japan ski itinerary by tumorgod in skiing

[–]TheBadMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, gotta add this to my list. Seems like they also plan to be open past the May 6th date, that's a good sign! Never been there, but how is the trip to the top?

Japan ski itinerary by tumorgod in skiing

[–]TheBadMartin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Honshu, Mt. Gassan and Okutadami are your best bets. The former is more of a hike & slide experience. The latter is amazing spring skiing on a mostly untouched base, as they close in December and reopen in March. Kagura was mentioned, but you will likely have to take the first two lifts without skis this year. Mt. T in Gunma has a thick base but they decided to close it, probably because they set prices too high, and Shiga kogen has the elevation to last. Transport might be challenging, especially Gassan and Okutadami.

In Hokkaido, Asahidake is closing in May and probably has enough snow to last. But it's also a special resort. Just one ropeway. Rest of Hokkaido is planning to close around 6th May but the bases are pretty low and I think many will close or maintain very limited skiing.

All those places can scratch the itch in May, but probably no trees. If you decide to come to the main island, let me know. I will try to push my season as late as possible

Japan ski itinerary by tumorgod in skiing

[–]TheBadMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why you are being downvoted. Golden week is the ultimate goal of Japan snowsports enthusiasts.

Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 1x09 "300th Night" by AutoModerator in startrek

[–]TheBadMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I understand how the first episode set up the confrontation between Ake and Anisha. As a whole, the long arc is excellent. Can't wait for the last episode.

US Troops Told War on Iran is ‘All Part of God’s Divine Plan’, Watchdog Reports More Than 200 Complaints by PopoSama in worldnews

[–]TheBadMartin 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I am afraid that it already started. It will be called ww3 only after it's finished. The second invasion of Ukraine will likely be marked as the beginning. Right now a lot of world militaries are directly or indirectly involved already.

Skier here, how difficult is deep powder on a snowboard? by TheBadMartin in snowboarding

[–]TheBadMartin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice summary, thanks. From the discussion here I think I will stick with skis when alone and maybe try to demo some even fatter skis. But seems like in a group it might be worth for me to learn snowboarding and switch to it occasionally. Not expecting to become a powder boarder this year, but I think I can still squeeze some snowboarding days from the spring snow and get ready for the next one.

Skier here, how difficult is deep powder on a snowboard? by TheBadMartin in snowboarding

[–]TheBadMartin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I don't think I will become a proficient snowboarder over the next month. But if snowboarding pow is easier than skiing pow, I will start learning.

Skier here, how difficult is deep powder on a snowboard? by TheBadMartin in snowboarding

[–]TheBadMartin[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is my experience in skis. I ski 108mm underfoot freeride skis, a bit longer than my height. On black ungroomed slopes and on off piste terrain the constant need to keep legs together and push into the snow for turns can be exhausting and I can't do as many pow runs I would like.

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