VECTOR GLIDE may be best known for its powder and freeride skiing, but in recent years it has been making an impact in races and technical competitions. Furthermore, the lineup is expanding and refined to include carving models that offer comfortable on-piste cruising
The ideal easy-carving model: "MAXI Gran Turismo MARK2"
VECTOR GLIDE's new model for the 2025-2026 season, the MAXI Gran Turismo MARK2, is, as its name suggests, the second model of the MAXI Gran Turismo. This easy-carving model combines lightness and a smooth ride at a high level, and its exquisitely balanced design of wood core and fiberglass flexibly absorbs vibrations from the snow surface, leading to smooth turns. It is truly the ideal easy-carving model
To get a better understanding of how it feels to ride, let's first take a look at the video of the first model, the MAXI Gran Turismo, taking to the slopes
The MAXI Gran Turismo is not a competition model, but rather boasts lightweight stability and excellent turning ability. The waist width is set at 75mm, which is perfectly suited to the soft snow conditions unique to Japan. This allows you to enjoy comfortable carving in any condition, from hard runs in the morning to loose slopes in the afternoon. This model is designed for comfortable skiing rather than aggressive skiing
To overcome the slight weaknesses of the first model, the Mark 2 has revised the materials and adjusted the flex balance, resulting in more stable and better turning performance than ever before. Specifically, by changing the specifications of the metal and fiberglass and adjusting the uneven thickness balance of the core material, the board bends flexibly while improving edge grip on hard snow. In addition, by strengthening the metal while adjusting the thickness of the core material, the weight increase has also been reduced
Let's hear the impressions of VECTOR GLIDE rider Kenji Kono, who rode the MAXI Gran Turismo MARK2
The appeal of the "MAXI Granturismo Mark2" is its mild ride. It's light yet stable, and carving is easy without being affected much by snow conditions. That's what makes it so fun.
I think it's perfect for those who want to enjoy carving turns all season long and those who like relaxed cruising on the slopes.
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Kenji Kono
is active in a wide range of fields, including running "Nozawa Green Field," a camping and nature experience program based in his hometown of Nozawa Onsen, hosting SUP tours, and working on ski development as the marketing manager for Vector Glide. He is also the chairman of the Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association.
This would be the perfect ski for skiers who want to enjoy every moment with fun and lightness, as if they were dancing on the snow
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