For two days, on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st, a trial event will be held at Katashina Kogen Ski Resort in Gunma Prefecture, where anyone who wants to try telemark skiing can easily participate.In addition, there will be a test ride event where you can try out rare models that you rarely get the chance to ride at regular test ride events
The event is a collaboration between Blue Morris, a long-established Japanese ski manufacturer founded in Aomori over 100 years ago, and Sports Manzoku, a Toyama-based specialty store that sells mountain climbing, skiing, and trail running equipment and aims to "support all mountain lovers."
Each company has a lineup of skis available for test rides, but one that stands out is the original model " NeoClassics Telemark Ski, Thin Leather Telemark Ski Development Project" and has its own website. The brand concept is "old yet new."
This will be a rare opportunity to try out a model that specializes in the classic style of leather shoes, made from a niche category known as "thin leather" that is rarely produced by major manufacturers. Check out the video about the development behind the scenes before attending, and your enjoyment will be even greater
There will be one free one-hour trial lesson each day (free rentals available), and special lessons by guest riders are also planned. These are currently in preparation, so please keep an eye on the TAJ (Telemark Ski Association of Japan) social media for details
Test ride list
▶ Sports Manzoku ※Limited quantity and size 75mm, leather boots available for rental
"NeoClassics Telemark Ski"
ZERO (4 models with different core materials and flex) ¥95,700
| Length (cm) | Top(mm) | Center (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (1/2 per g) |
| 188 | 78 | 58 | 68 | - | - |
Ken 2999 (3 models with different core materials and flex) ¥95,700
| Length (cm) | Top(mm) | Center (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (1/2 per g) |
| 188 | 76 | 58 | 66.5 | - | - |
Yakushi 2926 ( 3 models with different core materials and flex) ¥95,700
| Length (cm) | Top(mm) | Center (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (1/2 per g) |
| 188 | 76 | 58 | 66.5 | - | - |
▶Blue Morris
[NEW] ASYMMETRY ¥96,800
| Length (cm) | Top(mm) | Center (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (1/2 per g) |
| 170 | 122 | 79 | 105 | outside 17.5 / inside 16.0 | 1700 |
| 179 | 122 | 81 | 107 | outside 19.3 / inside 17.9 | 1750 |
[NEW] Hakkoda RT ¥84,700
| Length (cm) | Top(mm) | Center (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (1/2 per g) |
| 168 | 115 | 82 | 110 | 17.3 | - |
| 174 | 115 | 82 | 110 | 18.7 | - |
TRADITIONAL ¥80,300 ~ ¥86,900
| Length (cm) | Top(mm) | Center (mm) | Tail (mm) | Radius (m) | Weight (1/2 per g) |
| 180 | 80 | 60 | 70 | 44.0 | 1340~1460 |
Event Overview
Dates: Saturday, February 28th, 9:30-16:00,
Sunday, March 1st, 9:30-15:15
Venue: Katashina Kogen Ski Resort, Gunma Prefecture
Reception: 9:00- in the skier lounge
Schedule: 9:30- Free trial lesson
Spring is the perfect season for taking on new challenges. Why not try telemark skiing and broaden your horizons?
Information
Bluemoris
16-1 Fujisawa Taketatsu, Hiranai-machi, Higashitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture,
039-3361 Official website: https://bluemoris.com/
Official social media: Instagram │ Facebook │ X │ Youtube
Manzoku Sports
2-4-5 Sakuramachi, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
930-0003 Official website: https://www.mnzk.com/
Official SNS: Instagram │ Facebook
Japan Telemark Ski Association
Official Website: https://www.telemarkski-association-japan.org/Official
Social Media: Instagram │ Facebook │ Youtube