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uberscheisse
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 Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject: japan surfing links |
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i have been living in kashima, ibaraki for about 3 weeks.
i am 5 minutes away from this:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2360231013_c65f88dba7_o.jpg
therefore i am looking for links for surf shops, shapers, whomever...
i just spent a few days in tokyo and realized that surfboards are horribly overpriced there. any links, etc., especially those that are easily navigated with those with novice level japanese skill are appreciated.
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Baribari
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| Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Why don't you ask that guy? |
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uberscheisse
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:21 am Post subject: |
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2 reasons -
1. my japanese isn't as good as i thought
2. i can't swim fast enough |
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Baribari
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Glenski
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:13 am Post subject: |
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Look up www.outdoorjapan.com
Oh, and would you mind scaling down the size of that picture, please? |
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uberscheisse
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| Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: |
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| Glenski wrote: |
Look up www.outdoorjapan.com
Oh, and would you mind scaling down the size of that picture, please? |
done. now it's a link.
it was embarrassing to begin with due to the big chunk of dust i just blew off my sensor. check the top, about 1/3 of the way from the right side. |
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MeyeQui
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Location: Japan
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:52 am Post subject: Surf ain't Cheap |
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Unfortunately across all of Japan, surfboards are very expensive. Even locally shaped boards sell for over 100,000yen while popular well-known brands can cost as much as 190,00. Even more if you want to the latest in surf technology; epoxy resin/boards.
If you're just starting out and don't care too much about dimensions or materials buy a cheap board at "Sport Authority" or 'Sport Depot". Both are well-know sport store franchises that sell a very limited selection of surfing goods. I've seen boards sell for as cheap as 40,000yen. Are they any good? I have no idea.
Another option is to buy used. My last idea is proably the best. Fly to Australia, Hawaii or Indonesia and buy a board. Seriously, it'll be cheaper than buying a Channel Islands at your nearest Murazaki sports. |
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