Hi, I'm just curious - has anyone here (or heard of someone punished) been fined or imprisoned for use of foreign standard radios anywhere at ski resorts/rest of Japan? (FRS, GMRS, Australian UHF-CB and New Zealand PRS are apparently all prohibited in Japan). I messed up and brought wrong radios from overseas for backcountry use - but leaving country now - looking into getting proper Japanese radios for next time.

Hello! I am currently working on a design project for cruising clothing specifically. I was wondering if you guys could give me any opinions/ preferences about the technical aspects of outerwear?

For example, pocket placings, collars, if there is any type of accessories that are necessity for you.

Literally anything that crosses your mind I would love to hear. Thank you!

All jokes aside, as a kid forum was everything to me so naturally it got my hyped af to see them come back. I was in for a new board anyway, it was build at the mothership, it was on sale and i just couldn't hold myself back. Anyone else got tempted although you knew it most likely is a cash grab?

Anybody have experience with them. Was looking to get a pair of there bilbo pants but I can’t find any reviews on them. Or if there legit aswell

Looking for recommendations for a compact backpack for Japan that will have enough space for avi gear (shovel, poles) and compatible with hydration system that routes through the shoulder straps (ideally insulated), and maybe extra goggles and snacks.

Could I get away with something 20L or even less? Really dislike bulk bags while riding but have to carry avi gear.

Saw a Patagonia Snowdrifter 20, Dakine Heli pro 20L, and some others.

Appreciate the feedback!

hi all. i bought a pair of the burton youth zip line boots off of marketplace but i didnt realize the liners have this toe cushion that presses against my toes when i wear them. my toes aren’t completely crunched up but i wont know if it’ll be alright until i use them. i’ve rented boots before purchasing and never had cushions against the toe line. should i purchase a new liner for the boots? and if so any recommendations?

Hello, Last year i was like 7/8 times on board and always rent gear. This year my Friends make me surprise for birthday and gave me board, boots(fits very well) and bindings, can you guys tell me is it good for beginner? Im still learning. Im 190cm.

Board: Rossingol Evader 164 Bindings: Union Flite Pro Boots: ThirtyTwo Lashed Duo Boa

PS. I didnt pay anything, its gift from Friends and i very grateful to them.

You'll see 'em on the hill every once in a while, and I was told they're discontinued and rare.

About twice the length of a snowskate, and as floppy as riding a piece of plastic- you can see the bindings move independently as the board melts its way down the hill, adhering to every line and mound like a cup of syrup being poured down a pile of pebbles-

Plus, if these are so in-demand and rare, haven't they started making them again or is there another manufacturer who makes a similar board?

I have an old banana rocker as tall as my nose (I'm short but still want cool adult boards) which is a lot of fun in the park, but looking to maybe have the other extreme also lol. Thanks!!!

Hi, in recent posts people have asked about oversized fleece, Sherpa, waterproof, etc. helmet hoods. But in those posts and digging online, I can’t find one that will fit over my big ole helmet on my big ole head. I have a stoic brand hood currently and it’s so snug I can’t take it off without fully unraveling the helmet and googles. I wear a size Large helmet with an approve range of 59-61cm. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!

Anyone have any key differences that are worth spending so much more? Besides the easier magnetic lens removal, I can't justify buying the Pros.
Side note-- Anyone have input on the sizing? I have an Oakley Mod1 Pro Helmet in Large that fits me great, but was considering getting the goggles in medium so they're not too huge.
Lmk!

Looking for advice on my next board. I'm ~160lbs with a 6.5 men's foot size and currently ride a 156 jones hovercraft (1.0) with union falcor bindings. I love this board for fast groomers, carving, and big powder, but I spend most of time in the trees and on a lot of days it's a lot of effort to move it around quick.

So for days with decent snow I'd like a quick turning, directional, free ride board, with enough camber to enjoy the rest of the groomed and choppy runs as well. Then I would use my hovercraft for the fast groomer only days or really big powder days. This other board would be for the stuff in between and hunting for fresh in the tight trees.

Last year I tried the full rocker jones mind expander but found it too slow and not stable/damp enough. I did however enjoy the quick turning surfy vibe a lot.

I'm wondering if the new camber version of the minder expander is much more my style and just what I'm looking for now that it should be a bit faster and more stable.

I also have a Weston backwoods split that I really like and I'm debating buying a resort version. It's a quick turner and relatively damp and fast.

Lastly, the united shapes cadet looks like it has a lot of what time looking for, but I haven't ridden one and it's tough to find folks with experience.

If you read all that thank you!

The repair in question. Notice cracking on the bottom right and lifting on the left (black areas)

This would be the 3rd season for this Warpig (30-40 days of riding on it) and I keep having this issue with the same repair. I was riding through what I thought was a patch of snow, but there was a huge rock under it, and front-flipped when I hit it leaving this gash.

1st Repair ($110):

Done by green room in mammoth the day it happened, they were able to get it done overnight, I thought it was quite pricey. Rode a few days on it and it seemed to be OK. Went on another trip a couple weeks later and noticed it was cracking off / delaminating.

2nd Repair (Free):

Next time I went to mammoth I brought it back to green room, they mentioned there was slight damage to the core which was the reason why it wasn't sticking. They said they needed some sort of adhesive to make it stick and did the repair for free, it was also done overnight. This repair lasted till the end of the season no issues

3rd Repair ($130 including 2 day rental):

My first trip of the season was to Niseko, Japan. Was super excited to ride my board, rode it for half a day and noticed some cracking / delamination. Went to Rhythm in Hirafu to get a repair done as they were recommended by someone. They told me that yes the core had some slight damage but the rest of the board is fine and the damage isn't in a critical area. They offered a epoxy base + ptex repair (which I went with) that took 2 days to repair, or a base patch (which was like twice the price and took 5 days). They told me the epoxy base + ptex repair might not last forever but last a lot longer than my last ones.. My last 2 days of the trip I got my board back and was able to ride it, on my last day I noticed more cracking 😒. You can see the black epoxy under the clear PTEX in the photos

What do I do now?

At this point ive sunk nearly 250$ into this board, I can't justify bringing it to another place to repair it. I am relatively handy and have worked with epoxy before (not on snowboards) so I'm willing to DIY repair since I do like this board and its still in relatively good condition minus this one blemish.

What do you think the best way to repair this now is? Should I try to do a base patch? Am I left of a fate of constantly re-filling the ptex? Both shops used clear PTEX but maybe a black one is more resistant to cracking? Please help me save my board shreddit 🙏

I also notice that the delam happens in about the same location each time, in the middle (deepest area of the cut) on the left side (side closer to center of board).

Side View of Repair. Notice the lifting above the black areas on bottom of repair

An otherwise perfect board :*(

I’m looking for a budget friendly set of bindings that are rear entry bindings. Any brands or suggestions limit of 150$ give or take

Was looking to get a new board and am trying to decide between a few. I’m an intermediate rider mainly looking to get a little more playful and freestyle a bit more on the hills. Not doing any super deep carves either. The boards that have caught my eye are the Capita Ultrafear, Yes Typo, Yes Airmaster, Bataleon Disaster, and Niche Wraith. If anyone has any experience with these boards and could give some insight it would be much appreciated!

Anyone ever have this? I was just cruising and I very faintly recall someone asking if I was okay. Then I was staring at myself in the bathroom mirror of the lodge. Was completely disoriented, confused, and somehow I setup a table and ordered a chicken strip basket? Freaked me the hell out. I have no memory of falling or even getting to the lodge. I basically just spawned in the bathroom couldn’t find my gear and went to the cafeteria to find chicken strips sitting right next to my gloves and helmet.

I’m assuming I hit my head? But I have absolutely no recollection of even what run I was on. Urgent care said I’m probably fine.

I have an older snowboard that I have not been able find any information about online. The brand is K2, the model is “Pressure”, and it is 148cm. I would appreciate any information about this boards specs

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Hello! I'm new to snowboarding, so I'm looking for some advice. I've been told it's better to buy your own board to practice with so that you become comfortable with the exact feel of the board. First off, is this true?

Secondly, if that is true, I am on the hunt for some snowboarding gear. Would this be a good board to purchase? It's a Burton 160cm with size Large bindings.

For reference, I am 6 ' 2, 185 lbs, with a size 13 foot, and I am super new to the sport. Would this be a good option to buy used for $450?

When I used rentals, they gave me a Solomon size 160XL board, so I used that as a reference point.

Bought the protosynthesis because my capita Super D.O.A. Is too stiff. Did I make a mistake is the proto also too stiff for someone still pretty new on jibbing in very experienced all mountain but not jibbing.

I have nothing else to say but Nike made the best boots in snowboarding. It’s a travesty that they no longer make them.

I’ve had these Nike Kaiju’s since 2014!

I found this ‘93 Craig Kelly at my local Goodwill. It’s no mystery air or ketchup and mustard, but I was stoked to find it. I happily paid $50 for it.