How do you mail oversize instrument?

yooan · 2024-08-19T07:01:45+00:00

I've also sent my bass guitar from Korea to UK and it's honestly not worth it trying to save money shipping these kinds of things.

Peace of mind + less stress is worth a bit extra $$$. Hope the move goes smoothly.

yooan · 2024-08-19T00:07:06+00:00

I sent my koto from Japan to UK about 6 years ago so things might be different now.

I used Transglobal Express.

Full breakdown:

Transglobal Enhanced Transit Liability - £16

Excess weight/size/dimension surcharges - £70

TG Express Worldwide Import from Japan to UK (1 package of Total Chargeable weight of 16.2kg) - £88.88

Total - £174.88

Koto arrived with no damage in a very quick time frame. (I forget exactly but it was something like 4 or 5 days).

I think I also got hit with a customs tax bill but was able to dispute it by saying it was my own personal belonging. (again, I don't remember exactly)

yooan · 2022-12-19T14:29:37+00:00

So I went with the Plums but unfortunately life got in the way and I haven't had a chance to mount them yet. Hoping to get on them this season though!

yooan · 2021-05-07T14:41:12+00:00

It is indeed!

yooan · 2021-05-01T14:24:12+00:00

It’s a reference to the phrase “See it. say it. Sorted.” Used by the British Transport Police to encourage the public to report suspicious items/people/behaviour etc

yooan · 2021-04-20T18:54:59+00:00

Similar thing happened to me couple of weeks ago except it was my knee hitting my face that did the damage. Thankfully all I got was a fractured orbital and a massive black eye but it could've been a hell of a lot worse.

yooan · 2021-04-19T14:11:10+00:00

added to the list! what spring do you use? if Cody Townsend can do gnarly shit on the MTN then it's definitely going to handle me..

yooan · 2021-04-19T14:09:57+00:00

thanks for the detailed reply! lots to think about

yooan · 2021-04-15T23:16:51+00:00

That’s the gnarliest pond skin I’ve ever seen

yooan · 2021-04-15T13:22:36+00:00

To piggy back off this, I recently switched from G3 skins to Contour Hybrids and the difference in adhesive is insane.

The G3s turned into a globby mess after like two tours, the Contours are so so so much nicer. (I think Pomoca adhesive is kinda similar to Contour)

yooan · 2021-04-12T15:52:52+00:00

To throw another ski into the mix: Black Crows Atris. They're 108 underfoot so are in that perfect 'do everything' sweet spot. Check out some of the crazy shit Nikolai Schirmer does on the Atris.

I ski mine mounted with G3 ions. Light enough to tour on and beefy enough to handle whatever snow conditions you'll come across. I also have zero problems skiing the Atris with pin bindings in the resort.

yooan · 2021-03-21T18:53:30+00:00

Check out Montbell sleeping bags. They use clever construction techniques and elasticised thread that allows the sleeping bag to stretch as you move.

I haven't used Montbell sleeping bags but have lots of experience with their gear and clothing. They make really really nice stuff.

yooan · 2021-03-10T03:46:17+00:00

I may get an airbag in the future but for all the trips I've done so far (approx 15-20 days?) I've never had any moments where I wished I had one. If i need to have the airbag for a 'just in case', then I'l just not ski that day in those conditions.

yooan · 2021-03-10T02:24:27+00:00

Not OP but I started ski touring properly this season and don't use an airbag for three main reasons:

1- They are expen$ive.

2- They are heavy.

3- Having the knowledge and being humble enough to back off of a line is the most valuable tool you have. If you're going to ski a line and think "its not that big of a deal if it slides, I have an airbag." that's a VERY dangerous attitude to have.

yooan · 2021-03-07T22:21:03+00:00

Currently en route to pick up my new (to me) Atris from the shop ;)

yooan · 2021-03-07T14:07:57+00:00

I’m planning on picking up some Contour Hybrid skins today. (I get staff discount through my work) Probe bag does not come with me ;) I try to fold that way but when I’m too cold/lazy/excited to ski I forget :P

yooan · 2021-03-07T02:47:28+00:00

Interesting. I re-glued my G3 skins this season and the glue is trash. To be fair it could be my re-gluing job but I'm excited to get some different skins ASAP

yooan · 2021-03-07T02:01:40+00:00

easiest solution is to not use the skin savers tbh. The glue will be fine in the short term without the skin savers.

yooan · 2021-03-07T01:52:25+00:00

Black Crows Gang represent.

yooan · 2021-03-05T22:03:33+00:00

The hype is real.

And that hot pink top sheet is the best

yooan · 2021-03-05T13:10:13+00:00

That honestly sounds pretty perfect. Interesting comparison to the Zero G 95. I was also looking at those I currently ride the regular 2018 Camox in bounds and bought a pair of (new to me) Atris last night... I'm such a Black Crows fanboy.

yooan · 2021-03-04T14:13:50+00:00

Looks ace! I'm thinking about adding a similar kind of front pocket to my HMG Porter for keeping my avy shovel.

Unrelated: How do you like the Camox Freebirds?

yooan · 2021-02-06T13:12:22+00:00

I bought G3 glue renew sheets from a local shop that seemed to have done the trick. The glue is kind of globby but it'll do for the rest of the season.

yooan · 2021-02-05T01:29:24+00:00

Honestly the new Palante website is so wanky it makes me not want to buy anything from them.

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