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the STEEP SKIBOOK which is currently on sale In conjunction with this project, we'll introduce you to more impressions of boots. The tester is Saiki Shinji, the principal of Maiko Snow Resort's school. He is an alpine player when he was a student and is now the principal of a ski school, and is also a perfect person to participate in freeride competitions.
How to interpret impressions
and test them on at Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort on April 11, 2025. The weather is cloudy. The temperature is about 10°C. The slurping snow quality is unique to spring. I glide in most boots with two. Skiing on the same slope and comparing.
- Don't forget that the numbers on the chart are subjective judgments by Saiki Shinji. This is not the manufacturer's recommended value (5 = highest, 1 = not suitable). The same applies to hardness and weight (5=hard/heavy; 1=soft/light)
SALOMON's "S/PRO SUPRA DUAL BOA ® 120GW"
Flex: 120
Last: 100mm
Weight: 1870g (26.5cm, 1/2 pair))
Size: 24-28.5cm
\132,000
The effect of the BOA on the upper
can be clearly adjusted to suit the condition of the day
"I've already worn one with a lower shell with a BOA, but this is the first time I've worn one with a BOA on the upper. What's really impressive is the effect of the BOA on the upper. It feels much stronger than the type with a lower shell.
First of all, the tightening feels evenly tight. The upper part of the upper and the shin part are more likely to feel wrapped up, so I get the impression that it tightens very evenly.
And as I started slipping, I realized that the flex is also fine-tuned depending on the tightness of the upper shell. If you inevitably loosen the buckle, there will be extra space inside the boots, allowing you to play, but the BOA type does not allow you to play, but the entire piece will loosen the tightening, so you can slide in a fairly stable state. I get the impression that this can be used to fine-tune the flex.
Another advantage is that the tightening can be adjusted depending on the condition of each day. For example, I hear that a hangover may cause swelling in your legs today, or that in women, changes in physical condition can cause differences in calves. There's a great deal of fact that it would be easy to fine-tune in such situations. I think the best thing is that you can reverse the dial. Moreover, there is a display of the target number exactly 1234, so I think this is very easy to understand.
It is possible to make fine adjustments more intuitively than with buckles. When you actually start skiing, when you're in a really high speed or racing situation, the rigidity on the sides and back is a bit unsatisfied, but at the average slope level, you can ski without worry in most conditions. The flex and response are just right, and the response is pleasant and allows intermediate and advanced users to skate comfortably, so I think these boots can be used in a variety of situations.
I think this is not because it's a BOA, but because it depends on the material, but it has a crisp, clear flex. Rather than sticking to it, I felt that these boots were designed to slide at this hardness and position.
At first, I thought it would take a little time to wear it until I got used to it, but once I set it up, I can fine-tune it by turning the dial backwards halfway through, so it doesn't seem to bother me at all on the field. In fact, I think the buckle is better in a short amount of time, like batting, but surprisingly, I have to try again multiple times without making any decisions, so I often think that the third one was fine yesterday, but the second one is better today. If it's BOA, you can fine-tune it according to the condition of the day, so I think it's actually easier to use.
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Shinji SAIKI
Skiing days per year: Approximately 100 days | Height 172cm, weight 72kg | Home slope: Maiko Snow Resort
At the "STEEP SKI BOOK 2025" currently on sale, you can see reviews from 106 people, including professionals and general skiers!
This impression project was held in which 106 skiers, from riders who receive support to the general public. Be sure to find the skis and boots you've been interested in, and try to find the sensory aspects that cannot be measured using specs alone. Additionally, the test drives follow detailed information such as what kind of gear they normally use, where they slide, their height and weight. With this in mind, you should get a clearer image. Furthermore, if you are a rider, you can also watch the glimpse on Instagram or YouTube. Gather information from multiple angles and have a great time to find the best ski boots.
