A local resident with local pointers with the newest and best equipment in the valley.
Burton put as much time and energy into designing their rental boards as they do the rest of their line.
Softer Flexes, lower cambers, beveled edges and convex bases.
Beginner entry rental snowboards represent the greatest developments in snowboard design in 10 years.
For the beginner this means a user friendly board, less edge catching and quick and easy progression than standard models. For beginners what we deem a blessing whilst exploring the slopes on narrow beginner cat tracks typical of Japans resorts. If you are uncertain as to what suits you best fill in the blanks and leave the recommendation to one of our experience staff.
Jibbers , Huckers,and Powder feigns.
The Pow is deep here you may need more length than your usual Australian or Euro stick.
Bring your weapon of choice if you wish but remember on those macking days we have the best quiver in town for powder hounds.
If you would like to try tone of the new 2010 models from Prior, Burton and Amplid enquire about our Ride to Buy program.(See below)
Split boards are also available for those seeking a hike or doing a peak with your ski buddies.
In More Detail - Beginners guide.
Learn To
Ride
LTR ( Learn To Ride) specifically designed
for beginners. Slightly curved edges , specifically
shaped noses, and lighter flex.
Essentially this means more forgiving than traditional flat
bottomed boards. It will give you the chance to spend more
time gaining your skills needed when
on your feet and less time
picking yourself up off the field. Once you are happy with
this progress and are joining your toe-side to heel-side
turns we recommend you step up to the cruzer range listed
below.
Our LTR range is split into
LTR Kids (a special small size
range for infants to young children)
LTR Lite Recommended for ladies
with smaller feet and children
LTR Specifically designed for the
in-experienced rider.
Cruzer
Cruzer
Models are our rental specific fleet without
looking like a bunch of rental boards. Beginner to advanced
riders.
They feature a tapered bottom shape that enables easier
turning than a standard snowboard (In all conditions from
Powder to icepack).
Unlike conventional
snowboards Cruzers also have
a convex base shape that enables
(a) simple steering
(often difficult on narrow cat tracks) and
(b) easier stopping.
Why spend your first week in the Alps on the backside
slope, take in the view whilst you learn the ropes.
A cruzer
will enable you to steer and
stop safely in all terrain at a very beginner level,
unlike a traditional flat-bottomed standard rental boards.
Please feel free to look through our specific models listed
below , if you are uncertain fill our online rental application form and our
experienced staff will recommend suitable equipment and
have your snowboard rental waiting at your Hotel for
your arrival to Hakuba.*
* Pre-paid Bookings only.
If you are already here we will deliver to your hotel.
Booking 24 hours in advance and COD only.
Hi-Pro Premium Rental
Models.
For those who want to try
the best.
We have taken the best Powder sticks on the market and give
you the opportunity to try out a gun on those Powder days.
Ride to Buy Program
If you have been thinking about a new board but still
undecided come in and test ride the latest releases. If you
decide to buy we will throw you your first two days board
rental free of charge.(Thats about 30% Off on a premium
stick)
Our Hi-Pro rental system is designed for those who don't
want the hassle of lugging their equipment around the globe
but still want to ride the latest top of the line boards
for their brief stay away.
Our rentals feature 2010 releases of speedzone and
progression Burton boots, with binding optionsCustom,
Cartel, and the world first release of SP rear entry
bindings. (Austrias trump card to flux)
Available Models and board lengths are itemized on our
online rental application form.