"STEEP SKIBOOK". We interviewed users at a new model test ride event. This section features user impressions that couldn't be fully covered in the magazine.
ICELANTIC, a Denver, Colorado, USA brand, combines unique, authentic art design with high-performance products. A casual skier gives an honest review of this season's hottest skis
Review of "NOMAD 112"
The wide body with a waist width of 112mm provides excellent buoyancy in deep powder. This model is perfect for intermediate and advanced skiers who want to enjoy free riding, as well as skiers who want to have fun even in the backcountry
A reliable board for snow. It boasts high buoyancy and stability, but requires attention to maneuverability. Its
overwhelming buoyancy is its main appeal, preventing it from sinking even in the buoyant spring snow. You can feel the buoyancy even in spring snow, allowing for stable skiing even in wet, heavy snow conditions. While it offers very high stability, the board itself is somewhat heavy, and it lacks quick maneuverability.
If you want to enjoy the unevenness of rough snow surfaces or are looking for lighter handling, a lighter model might be more suitable.
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Shunsuke Kobayashi's
annual skiing days = approximately 30 days.
My Gear=Ski_ARMADA B-DOG/Binding_Unknown/Boots_FT.
Height: 175cm/Weight: 75kg/Skiing style: BC/Park/Home resort: None
Review of "SHAMAN 99"
This latest version of ICELANTIC's flagship model, the SHAMAN, is a modern update. The iconic pointed nose and wide rocker keep the nose from sinking even in deep snow, providing comfortable maneuverability. The 8mm camber and tight sidecut ensure smooth turn-in and turn-out, providing a light and playful ride
This one board handles both powder and groomed slopes. A playful, all-around model with
a unique character. It has a quirky ride, but that's what makes this board fun. Its playful design is its charm.
Hearing that it has a 110mm waist might give the impression that it's only for powder, but this model seems like it would be fun on groomed slopes as well! It's great that you don't need to switch boards depending on the conditions and can enjoy the whole mountain with just one board.
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Nobutatsu Motohashi
Annual skiing days = approximately 40 days
MyGear=Ski_FISCHER RANGER 116 (188cm)/Binding_MARKER JESTER/Boots_NORDICA STRIDER
Height: 172cm/Skiing style: Basic, Alpine, Powder/Home resorts: Iwahara, Naeba
The now-on-sale "STEEP SKI BOOK 2025" features reviews from 106 people, including professional and amateur skiers!
This impression project was participated in by 106 skiers, from riders receiving support to the general public. Find the skis you've been interested in and explore the sensory aspects that can't be measured by specs alone. We also tracked detailed information about the test riders, such as what gear they usually use, where they ski, and their height, weight, and physique. Reading the impressions with that information in mind should give you a clearer picture. Furthermore, if you're a skier, you can watch the skiers ski downhill on Instagram or YouTube. Gather information from multiple angles and have fun agonizing over the process to choose the best skis
