Do I need a Powder specific snowboard for my trip to Japan? If you are lucky enough to be going to Japan this summer, you will be needing a snowboard that will handle deep powder snow. You may be thinking about just taking your normal board and seeing how it handles but there are a few reasons why you should consider taking a powder specific board with you.
These days picking a snowboard can be a pretty confusing experience. Since the invention of rocker, there have been so many camber profiles invented even I get confused. This makes for an exciting time in snowboarding as there are cool new shapes to try but when it's time to buy...
Japan has become the most popular ski destination for Australian skiers and snowboarders by a long shot and there is a good reason why. Waist deep powder, no jet lag, good dollar conversion and packages that make a week at most Australian resorts seem very expensive. Most Australians congregate in two ski areas in Japan even though there are hundreds of other resorts that offer better value and much fewer crowds.