Quinn is riding a Gentemstick in this video, which is a locally made board right here in Niseko. I believe the model is the 24-25 Stingray, but I'm not 100% sure.
3 nice lines here! Haven't ride the gate 11 last season, this video shows that's a mistake. Happy I'm here with you bro, I look so tired on my way back to Japan :)
Very exciting will be there today. May I ask mate what is the gondola you are going up on (is it Village) and the Gondella you are sking down under is that the new ace Gondella hirafu
This whole video was shot in Gate 11 at Niseko Village. Gate 11 is one of the best zones on the mountain in my opinion. It has nice, steep terrain and tends to collect a lot of snow when it dumps. Just know that Gate 11 is an unpatrolled area and is essentially backcountry terrain inside the confines of the resort. Please make yourself aware of the risks involved before skiing in this area (and other Niseko Gates) if you choose to do so.
I got to say, I enjoy watching those ads! 💸 Congrats on getting monetised, hope you’ll be rolling around in something more then all that pow one day soon!
Haha I can't say I have any idea what the ads are about, but that's good to hear. I don't particularly aim to be rich from doing this, I just want to be able to ski like this every year. Your support is helping my slowly achieve this goal!
Are the gates that are still within the confines of the mountain (7, 11, 9, strawberry?) patrolled or are they still considered backcountry/avi gear recommended?
@@dabflies Strawberry isn't technically a gate, but the others yes. Going out a gate means you're going into unpatrolled terrain. G11 is the only place on the mountain they avy bomb. But just because they bomb, doesn't mean it's safe. It's one the the steepest parts of the mountain. G9 I have personally had to help dig someone out of the river. Not a fun situation to be in without a shovel at least. G7 I don't ride much but have seen people online posting about falling into holes and all sorts. Avalanches are only one of the many hazards you may encounter in these areas. Hazards are not marked or checked for you like inside the resort. The correct gear isn't mandatory to ride any of the gates in Niseko. It's actually not even mandatory for backcountry skiing. However people who know and understand the risks properly, generally tend to have the correct gear with them at all times. You just never know when you're gonna need it.
@BlaizeKelly thanks for the detailed reply! Probably won't be going out any gates when I visit. I'm not trained in any backcountry stuff and for me it's not worth the risk for a couple days of skiing. Living in Calgary the resorts near Banff never seem to get more than a few cm at a time, if there is any fresh snow at all. So I'll be quite happy riding the stuff you describe as mediocre 😅 And congrats on the monetization!
@@dabflies give Strawberries and Miharashi a look for sure. They are nice tree glades that are good for getting your toes wet with some off-piste skiing. You still have to be careful of hazards but not as much as the gates. I've been to Calgary and skied the resorts around Banff. Such a lovely place in the world that whole area. Just insanely cold, or at least it was when I went (we had a week of like -40°C). Thank you for the support!
Another too, too crazy day in japow, you sucky dog. You might want to check out hydration packs when looking for powder cords. When I lived in ski resorts and skied 100 day/season I started having back issues too an it got bad after a while. For what it's worth, I got over my back problems by using inversion boots, they REALLY helped, just a thought. Cheers.
My back was fine after 2 days. I think I just landed a jump really poorly on my first run and it jarred my spine a little bit. I always carry a bottle of water in my backpack, but I think a bag with the ability to store an internal water bladder would be a good idea.
@@BlaizeKelly Early in the video one of your mates said he had to go back home to get his helmet, does that mean they don't allow you the slope w/o a helmet.
Ride Psychocandy board, perfect for those conditions. What is the other black board your mate is riding? Amazing skiing too!
Quinn is riding a Gentemstick in this video, which is a locally made board right here in Niseko. I believe the model is the 24-25 Stingray, but I'm not 100% sure.
@@BlaizeKellyCool thanks. Yeah love the gentems
@@KimbalKamui Gentem Giant Manta Ray 159 is what he has sorry.
LFG MATE! Always looking forward to your uploads. Big love from Singapore!
You're a legend! I'm glad you enjoy them.
3 nice lines here!
Haven't ride the gate 11 last season, this video shows that's a mistake.
Happy I'm here with you bro, I look so tired on my way back to Japan :)
Hell yeah bro congrats on monetization!!!
Thank you Eli!
Let’s just say you need to drink more water!
I drink so much already but I still think I need to drink more. I sweat most of it out so quickly!
Sick. Looks like you upped your color game. Looks sweet!
@@PetesHakubaDiaries yeah I played around a little with the grade given it was a sunny day. 10-Bit colour gives you so much to work with!
Very exciting will be there today. May I ask mate what is the gondola you are going up on (is it Village) and the Gondella you are sking down under is that the new ace Gondella hirafu
This whole video was shot in Gate 11 at Niseko Village.
Gate 11 is one of the best zones on the mountain in my opinion. It has nice, steep terrain and tends to collect a lot of snow when it dumps.
Just know that Gate 11 is an unpatrolled area and is essentially backcountry terrain inside the confines of the resort. Please make yourself aware of the risks involved before skiing in this area (and other Niseko Gates) if you choose to do so.
@ yes indeed. Thanks very much.
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@guac5426 ❤
OMG! I want to come skiing with you
If you come to Niseko, maybe it's possible!
I got to say, I enjoy watching those ads! 💸 Congrats on getting monetised, hope you’ll be rolling around in something more then all that pow one day soon!
Haha I can't say I have any idea what the ads are about, but that's good to hear.
I don't particularly aim to be rich from doing this, I just want to be able to ski like this every year. Your support is helping my slowly achieve this goal!
I see you get the powder you needed
If there's pow about, I will always find it haha😅
Are the gates that are still within the confines of the mountain (7, 11, 9, strawberry?) patrolled or are they still considered backcountry/avi gear recommended?
@@dabflies Strawberry isn't technically a gate, but the others yes. Going out a gate means you're going into unpatrolled terrain.
G11 is the only place on the mountain they avy bomb. But just because they bomb, doesn't mean it's safe. It's one the the steepest parts of the mountain.
G9 I have personally had to help dig someone out of the river. Not a fun situation to be in without a shovel at least.
G7 I don't ride much but have seen people online posting about falling into holes and all sorts.
Avalanches are only one of the many hazards you may encounter in these areas. Hazards are not marked or checked for you like inside the resort.
The correct gear isn't mandatory to ride any of the gates in Niseko. It's actually not even mandatory for backcountry skiing. However people who know and understand the risks properly, generally tend to have the correct gear with them at all times. You just never know when you're gonna need it.
@BlaizeKelly thanks for the detailed reply! Probably won't be going out any gates when I visit. I'm not trained in any backcountry stuff and for me it's not worth the risk for a couple days of skiing. Living in Calgary the resorts near Banff never seem to get more than a few cm at a time, if there is any fresh snow at all. So I'll be quite happy riding the stuff you describe as mediocre 😅
And congrats on the monetization!
@@dabflies give Strawberries and Miharashi a look for sure. They are nice tree glades that are good for getting your toes wet with some off-piste skiing. You still have to be careful of hazards but not as much as the gates.
I've been to Calgary and skied the resorts around Banff. Such a lovely place in the world that whole area. Just insanely cold, or at least it was when I went (we had a week of like -40°C).
Thank you for the support!
Hey blaize! Love the videos! Where do you work on your off days?
I actually work remotely for a company back in Australia.
WE BACK FOR SOME MOREEE LAPSSSSS 🔥🔥
The lines from this day were 🔥
awesome!!!
I'm glad you liked it!
Upvoted for Quinn's new 2025 Orca 🐋
This was a perfect day for that board!
11:22 this spine looks so fucking great
It's really nice! Only just discovered it this season actually.
As always.. Fucking Ripper! 💥🤙
Fuck yeah Tom, mad dog!
Another too, too crazy day in japow, you sucky dog. You might want to check out hydration packs when looking for powder cords. When I lived in ski resorts and skied 100 day/season I started having back issues too an it got bad after a while. For what it's worth, I got over my back problems by using inversion boots, they REALLY helped, just a thought. Cheers.
My back was fine after 2 days. I think I just landed a jump really poorly on my first run and it jarred my spine a little bit.
I always carry a bottle of water in my backpack, but I think a bag with the ability to store an internal water bladder would be a good idea.
@@BlaizeKelly Early in the video one of your mates said he had to go back home to get his helmet, does that mean they don't allow you the slope w/o a helmet.
@@rickden8362 No, you can ride with no helmet here if you want.