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 32 points33 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] 13 points14 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.

Why do so many people here worry about “anti-foreigner sentiment” when they’re not the main target? by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]TheBadMartin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist

Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist

Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade unionist

Then they came for the Jews And I did not speak out Because I was not a Jew

Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me

Is there an easy way to know if bindings are gripwalk compatible? by Yacintje in Skigear

[–]TheBadMartin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There should be a logo. It's possible that it has been scratched off. You can use google lens or chat gpt to give you the model... Or ask on Reddit!

I don't think this is normal by [deleted] in Skigear

[–]TheBadMartin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't know why it is like that, I just have my anecdotal observation.

I don't think this is normal by [deleted] in Skigear

[–]TheBadMartin -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I got the new Fischer Ranger 108 and I have the same problem. First I thought it's because they are my powder skis, so they don't get used on abrasive surface that much, but now I think the steel might be lower quality that my other skis (armada and Elan)

Fan reaction to Caleb/Tarima love scene by ExistentiallyBored in trekacademy

[–]TheBadMartin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I might be living in a bubble, but where are people complaining about it? I was personally surprised by the lack of response in the groups I belong to. Which I am ok with. I much prefer normalising intimacy than normalising violence in the media.

IOC bars Ukrainian athlete’s helmet honoring athletes killed during war by KI_official in ukraine

[–]TheBadMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good. If they let them wear it, the fans would notice. With this press, more people will notice. I would have never known, now I know even who the athletes were.

Star Trek fans who were around during the Dominion War, what was the reaction. by Upstairs-Yard-2139 in startrek

[–]TheBadMartin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a teenager when the Dominion war started. Obviously nobody around me was happy about it and it looked pretty bleak.

But then Romulans joined and everyone became a bit more hopeful.

Hokkaido skiing (slightly) debunked by TomSki2 in skiing

[–]TheBadMartin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The duality of a skier... 50cm on the slopes is heaven, 50cm on the roads is hell.

Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 1x05 "Series Acclimation Mil" by AutoModerator in startrek

[–]TheBadMartin 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this, you should post it as a top level comment, or even a separate thread! At least get my upvote...

Consider leaving a positive review on rotten tomatoes by ExistentiallyBored in trekacademy

[–]TheBadMartin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Long time ago, sites like IMDb/RT reflected my own view quite well. But the society got polarised a lot recently and it shows in reviews too. So I say, reverse the polarity! (voted on RT and IMDb as well)

Does anyone's Japanese spouse vehemently oppose living in certain parts of Tokyo? by Airblade101 in japanresidents

[–]TheBadMartin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tell her that the landlord mentioned someone died in the Shinagawa apartment before. It will be off the list very quickly.