When you think of VECTOR GLIDE, you may have a strong image of powder and freeride skiing, but in recent years it has become more and more popular in competition scenes such as racing and technical selection. Furthermore, the lineup is sophisticated and expanding into a carving model that allows you to enjoy a comfortable cruising experience at Onpiste.
The ideal shape of the easy carving model, "MAXI Gran Turismo MARK2"
The new model "MAXI Gran Turismo MARK2" that VECTOR GLIDE will be releasing for the 25-26 season is, as the name suggests, the second model of "MAXI Gran Turismo." This easy-carving model combines lightness and mild riding feel at a high level, and the exquisite balance of wood core and fiberglass makes it easy to move from the snow surface without supple vibrations to the turn. This could be said to be the ideal form of an easy carving model.
To understand the ride quality, first take a look at the first model, "MAXI Gran Turismo."
Rather than being a competitive model, the MAXI Gran Turismo is lightweight yet has a stable and high turn performance. The waist width is exquisitely set at 75mm, which matches the soft snow quality unique to Japan. This allows you to enjoy comfortable carving regardless of condition, from the hard burn in the morning to the gentle slopes in the afternoon. Rather than attacking, it is a model that pursues a comfortable skiing experience.
In order to overcome the small weaknesses of the first model, the Mark2 has been refined more stability and turn performance than ever before by reviewing the material and adjusting the flex balance. Specifically, by changing the specifications of metal and fiberglass and changing the balance of the unequal thickness of the core material, the edge grip on hard burns has been improved while flexing supple. In addition, by adjusting the thickness of the core material while reinforcing the metal, it has also been successful in reducing the weight increase.
Let's hear about the impressions of VECTOR GLIDE rider Kono Kenji, who rode the MAXI Gran Turismo MARK2.
The "MAXI Granturismo Mark2" has a mild ride. Although it is light, it is stable and can be easily carved without much of the effects of snow conditions. That's why it's fun.
This one is perfect for those who want to enjoy carving turns throughout the season, or those who like relaxing slope cruising.
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Kono Kenji Kono Kenji
has been active in a wide range of fields, including "nozawa green field," which offers camping and nature experiences based on his hometown of Nozawa Onsen, as well as holding SUP tours, and as a marketing manager for Vector Glide, he has also been involved in ski development. Chairman of the Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association.
It's a great car for skiers who want to enjoy such a skating experience, with fun, lightness, and even flying on the snow.
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