6334 Hokujo Hakuba Mura
,
Kita Azumi Gun,Nagano Ken,
Japan.
〒399-9301
Tel/Fax (81)0261-85-5095
Why Japan has powder
every year.
During the winter months (Dec-Mar) Japan is bombarded by
low pressure systems that descend from the arctic and
Siberia (Oct-Mar) giving cold dry air that picks up
moisture over the Japan Sea deposits it as fresh Pow upon
the Japanese alps. Unlike Europe the ranges are close to
the ocean and the precipitation does not have to carry over
long distances before hitting mountain ranges.It remains
cold and dry depositing first on the coastal ranges and
then the much higher inner alps. It does not have to be
carried over and long distances in often fluctuating
temperatures to be deposited like Europe's central alps.
So with powder an assumption the only other
consideration is the height of your mountains and the
steepness of the terrain.
2008
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One week this(21Feb 09)
The next week this.(25Feb 09)
Still Dumping (27 Feb 09)
Typhoons.
Summer months (Aug-Oct) see the reverse pattern from the
West in the form of typhoons driven upwards over the
pacific via the Philippines.Giving a pattern of low
pressure systems that when they sit the correct distance
for a given length of time yields corduroy to the horizon.
August 20- Typhoon season
start
The Boarding Co.
- A foreigners Pro Shop
We have experienced 16
winters in Japans Northern Alps, and chased in excess of
100 Typhoons, we hope we can recommend surf and snow
equipment.
Our shop is situated at the foot of Japans Northern Alps
(Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture)
We arrange delivery to anywhere in Japan
overnite. Australia (May-Sept).
Snow
Albeit the
land of the little people we specialize in large and X
large sizes.
We specialize in
- powder snowboards (Burton, Prior Splits, Peter Bauer
Series.)
- triple layer gortex outerwear(Burton AK, Protective)
- bindings (Burton, Head)
- inner wear
- goggles (Oakley,Anon)
- backcountry equipment (SOS)
- board baggage, accessories and backpacks.
We also
arrange snowboard lessons,
backcountry tours and education forums for snow study.
2008/09 season we have
Burton rentals available.
You can choose from
1.high end specialty models ( Malalos,Supermodels,Fish's
etc )
2. specifically designed beginner entry models(LTR)
3.Children Models (2 years and upwards)
Japans model releases (like Europe) are a season earlier
than Australia and retail prices typically 20% lower.
In reality the cost of living, ski passes, accommodation
and alcohol are all significantly cheaper than Australian
resort and recommended retail prices.
Surf.
Hand shaped Custom surfboards delivered to
anywhere in Asia.
Departing Australia for overseas have a
custom made stick duty free for your departure.
Order to delivery 4-6 weeks.
We also carry a healthy supply of stock boards.
Shortboards -
Warner Custom Performance
Brett Warner represents the cutting edge of
competitition shaping without the "sellout factor". Brett
is a second generation shaper and his fathers label
"Morning Star" was Tom Carrolls first sponsor 30 odd years
ago.
Channel Islands.
Un-reputedly the shaper behind the best quiver of surfers
spanning 20 years. Al Merricks shapes lead the world in
high performance quality volume production.
All of our Al Merrick stock is shaped and glassed in the
USA.
Longboards -Steve O'donnell began shaping in 1970 for
Barry Bennett.
Using the original templates on the Morning Star range that
last year celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Steve heads up the retro and long performance shapes for
Morning Star.