The Boarding Co. - The Locals Pro Shop

Full time resident to Japan for some 17 years based in Hakuba.
We offer more than an IT sale via the net. We support our customers with local knowledge be it a powder stash of the northern Alps or a welcoming surf break throwing overhead perfection. Our network is national.

The Boarding Co inventory represents the cutting edge of the latest available performance snow and surf product at competitive prices.

We warranty all of our stock and carry it on hand. Our Staff are on hand should you need advise and assistance beyond pushing a button.

Retail - custom made surfboards, Japanese wetsuits, snowboards, shell outerwear, protection, avalanche equipment, and eye-wear.

- Snowboards (Burton, Prior, Amplid)
- Outerwear (Burton, AK, Oneal, Oakley,Protective)
- Bindings (Burton, SP-Slab Series)
- Down/Fleece (Burton, Oakley, Original)
- Goggles (Oakley,Anon)
- Backcountry Equipment (SOS Shovels, probes, beacons etc)
- Baggage ( Wheelie Bags, Board Bags, Backpacks)
- Boots
- Surfboards (Warner, Al Merrick, Morning Star, Bushman, Don Johnston)
- Wetsuits (West Suits Japan)
- Accessories (Ocean & earth, Creatures of leisure,FCS)

Retail purchases are delivered to anywhere in Japan overnite.
Overseas deliveries are also possible via our freight forwarding partners.

Rentals/Hire
Rentals - we boast the countries best quality snowboard rentals with user friendly beginner models thru to the latest release pro models in both skis and snowboards.
We also offer an introductory booking service for ski and snowboard lessons.
If you are not intending to be in the Hakuba valley we do arrange for our rentals to be delivered nationally.(1000 yen,approximately US$10)(Including return freight). (Most deliveries within Jpan take 24 hours)

2010 Rental Lineup features Burton Hero V rocker, Burton JoyStick, ICS Malalos and Supermodels. Canadian Manufactured Prior Snowboards featuring 2010 Hybrid Rockers aswell as a limted range of split snowboards.(ideal for backcountry outings).

We also have a brand new range of Burton rental boots, Snow goggles and protection (helmets and wrist guards)


For Instructors trade rates are available. Instructor feedback assures us that you will gain quicker progress using our learner entry product than any other snowboarding equipment available in Hakuba.

Hakuba rentals are delivered and fitted at your doorstep. Nationally delivered door to door for 1000yen (Approx$10).(Including return freight).