Renting With Rhythm? Standard vs Premium Explained
To settle your first question: No, premium doesn’t mean good, and standard doesn’t mean bad. All of Rhythm Japan’s gear is hand selected based on quality, practicality, and different usage needs to ensure that all of our customers are rented boards/skis that’ll best suit their experience and riding style. There are, however, differences between the […]
Discover the Ease of Burton Step-On Snowboard Bindings
You finally conquer getting off the lift, sit down, strap in, and then think… ‘how do I stand up?’ It’s a struggle that every beginner snowboarder faces. Luckily, Burton’s new STEP ON system is here to save the day. Newly introduced to Rhythm Japan’s rental and retail fleet, these bindings are perfect for lower-intermediate to […]
Elevate Your Mountain Experience with Rhythm’s Revolutionary Boot Fitting
For every skier and snowboarder who associates alpine sports with shredding deep powder, creating tracks in tree-lines and pushing themselves in the terrain park, there’s an equal number who automatically think of blisters, crammed toes and stiff plastic tightly hugging their feet. It’s a pain we’ve all felt, and one that can easily ruin your […]
Japan Gear Guide From The Rhythm Team – 2023-24
Resort opening dates for Niseko, Furano, and Hakuba. Need rentals or lessons? Check out our stores in these resorts.
Trips by Rides Provide the Ultimate Niseko Mountain Experience
You’ve decided it is finally time to get over to Japan for a Niseko trip to find out whether all the hype is warranted. Can it really be that this remote Japanese island is the powder capital of the world? Here at Rhythm, we’re all aboard the hype train. It’s a pretty big trip, though, […]
Big things happening in the rental fleet for 23/24
Every winter at Rhythm Japan, our team of experienced buyers spend hours on snow, testing new gear and finding the perfect options to improve our rental fleet. The time spent evaluating the skis and boards’ performance on different terrains and snow conditions allows us to select a fleet suitable for all ability levels and terrain. […]
Sustainable Ski Manufacturing With WNDR Alpine Skis
Pep Fujas talks about ski company WNDR Alpine and the future of sustainable ski manufacturing. Every year we get excited to see new products coming into the store. This year we have something special from the team at WNDR Alpine skis. These guys are driving innovation on and off the mountain by manufacturing the […]
Need New Ski Bindings? Check out these pros and cons first!
Picking a binding is a personal process but there are some practical considerations to think about before committing to a boot to ski interface. A few things to keep in mind are the types of riding you will be doing, the kind of boot you have, and where you will be doing most of your riding. We’ve broken down the […]
Thinking of Going Backcountry in Hakuba or Niseko? Here is the Best Ski and Snowboard Gear for Season 2018/19!
If you have an adventurous spirit then you’re probably wondering what lies beyond the boundaries of your favourite Japanese ski resorts. We can tell you the possibilities are absolutely endless. Fields of deep, dry untouched snow, tree lines just begging for fresh turns, pillows and mushrooms (of the powdery kind!) plus plenty of picture-perfect scenery. […]
Find Out How to Get Your Gear Ready to Go Skiing in Japan!
There is so Much Powder in Japan, Do I Still Need to Tune My Skis? When you’ve come to Japan for the holiday of a lifetime, the last thing you want is for your equipment to let you down. Walk in the doors of Rhythm in either Niseko or Hakuba and you’ll find our specialty […]
Frame Bindings Vs. Tech Bindings. What’s Best for Backcountry Touring?
Frame Bindings Vs Tech Bindings. What’s Best for Backcountry Touring? If you love talking tech then the world of backcountry skiing is something you’ll want to be a part of. Not only do you get to explore the magical world that lies beyond the lifts, you get to play with some supremely functional toys. One […]
DON’T MISS A MOMENT! HERE’S SIX TIPS FOR USING YOUR GOPRO OR SMARTPHONE IN THE SNOW!
A ski or snowboard holiday in Japan is like nothing else in the world, so you’re probably going to want to capture, keep and share as many of your experiences as possible. These days there are loads of ways to record your finest (and not so finest!) moments on the mountain, so we spoke to […]
