Hey Peter. Regarding the radios you are recommending, officially you should only be using Japanese compliant radios in Japan. They have a special symbol on them that tells you if they are compliant. Western radios are banned as they operate on the same frequency as the TV and emergency services network. If you do a quick Google search you should be able to find more information about it. Just a heads up!
Thanks for a great video Peter. I normally ski Japan every year, but the Honshu region, never been up North Island as I found everything I need on the main Island for my skiing
Hey, great tips! What about someone that dreams of Japan but is a resort lift skier? Is there great powder skiing in resorts? The videos are deceiving as they show a ski lift but it seems all or most of their video is back country stuff. How good is the powder skiing in the resorts? I realize it can't compare to back country but it is difficult to get a true feel for what Japan is for the guy that doesn't skin and wants to ski off of chair lifts. Thanks!
If it is your first time i Japan, i would recomend staying in Niseko, Hifafu, there are plenty of pow there. and especaly in jauary. Then hire a guide to take you to different resorts. Rusutsu, Moiwa, and undtracked backcountry lines that only are accesseble by foot.
They are just called ski straps. Easy to find in Japan, but havent seen this model any where else. I will try to look the up and se if I an find them some where, and I will let you know.
Thx. I have been using the ABS Vario for many years, but last year I switched to Mammut Pro Removable airbag 3.0. that is the blue backpack I have on in the video.
Hey Peter. Regarding the radios you are recommending, officially you should only be using Japanese compliant radios in Japan. They have a special symbol on them that tells you if they are compliant. Western radios are banned as they operate on the same frequency as the TV and emergency services network. If you do a quick Google search you should be able to find more information about it. Just a heads up!
Great tips. I’m not going to Japan, but very useful any way.
Ha Ha, your loss :)
Thanks for a great video Peter. I normally ski Japan every year, but the Honshu region, never been up North Island as I found everything I need on the main Island for my skiing
Powder Skier thx. I haven't been skiing on the main land. But deffently on my bucket list. Any thing you can recommend. Pete
Here are my 10 recommendations for gear and tips when you are going skiing in Japan. many of these tips also apply for skiing powder in general.
Hey, great tips! What about someone that dreams of Japan but is a resort lift skier? Is there great powder skiing in resorts? The videos are deceiving as they show a ski lift but it seems all or most of their video is back country stuff. How good is the powder skiing in the resorts? I realize it can't compare to back country but it is difficult to get a true feel for what Japan is for the guy that doesn't skin and wants to ski off of chair lifts. Thanks!
hey man, great video. What binding do you have on the black crow ski.
It is the Tecton 12 pin binding. super good binding for touring and deep powder skiing.
what resort would you recommend going to in late December two early jan, As i dont want to miss out on any pow :)
If it is your first time i Japan, i would recomend staying in Niseko, Hifafu, there are plenty of pow there. and especaly in jauary. Then hire a guide to take you to different resorts. Rusutsu, Moiwa, and undtracked backcountry lines that only are accesseble by foot.
Peter Makholm thanks bro
what brand is the leash you showed? where can i get them
They are just called ski straps. Easy to find in Japan, but havent seen this model any where else. I will try to look the up and se if I an find them some where, and I will let you know.
Here's a useful link for you regarding the radio's - www.soumu.go.jp/soutsu/hokkaido/eng.htm. Enjoyed your list, thanks for sharing.
Matt Appleford that is right. Japan has some rules regarding tow way radios. It have never been an issue, but always great to be aware of.
Hey man nice vid very useful. Just wondering what ABS bag you are using?
Thx. I have been using the ABS Vario for many years, but last year I switched to Mammut Pro Removable airbag 3.0. that is the blue backpack I have on in the video.
Thanks for answering
Stop talking about Japan. Do you want everybody to go there? Who the f forgot about fight club rules.
Bacon & Cheese Productions it’s the worst year in history no one should wanna go right now😂😂
@@connerlane1445 now you talking. ;)