Hmm, I see, I want to take a ride and see for myself - this is the one!
New models for the upcoming 2021-22 season have been unveiled. We spoke to riders and manufacturer representatives who attended the new model ski test rides held in February and March to find out what new models manufacturers are recommending for next season and what's new in popular models. The benefit of a test ride is that if you listen to what they have to say and think, "I want to try it!", you can actually ride it and see how it's like
-ATOMIC
BENT CHELER 100
The person who taught me: Atomic Rider Gen Sasaki
❖ Official Website:https://atomicsnow.jp/
- SALOMON
QST BLANK
The person who taught me: Salomon rider Katsuno Tenran
STANCE
The person who taught me: Yoshito Hachiya of Amer Sports Japan
❖ Official Website:https://www.salomon.com/ja-jp
-VOLKL
M6 MANTRA
The person who taught me: MDV rider Miki Nakagawa
❖ Official Website:http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/
-ICELANTIC
NIA /PIONEER96
The person who taught me: Yu Arai of Free Float
❖ Official Website:https://icelanticskis.jp/
-ARMADA
ZERO SERIES STRANGER
The person who taught me: ARMADA Advisory Staff, Mr. Masahiro Murai
BDOG
The person who taught me: ARMADA Advisory Staff, Mr. Masahiro Murai
❖ Official Website:https://armadaskis.jp/
-LINE
BLADE
The person who taught me: K2 Japan Sales REP Kuniichi Akiyama
❖ Official Website:https://lineskis.com/ja-jp
-K2
MINDBENDER
The person who taught me: K2 Japan Sales REP Kuniichi Akiyama
❖ Official Website:http://www.k2japan.com/
-BLASTRACK
BLAZER LT
The person who taught me: Blastrack rider Masato Hirase
❖ Official Website:https://www.blastrack.jp/
-RMU
NORTH SHORE YLE PRO118
The person who told me: Teppei Tsukasaki, Caravan Sales Department
❖ Official Website:https://www.caravan-web.com/brand_rmu/
-SCOTT
PURE
The person who told me: Teppei Tsukasaki, Caravan Sales Department
❖ Official Website:https://www.caravan-web.com/brand_scott-wintersport/
-BLACKCROWS
ATRIS
The person who taught me: Hirokazu Shimoda of Hasco Enterprises
❖Official Website:https://www.hasco.co.jp/
If you're interested, try it out and see how it feels!
There are still chances to test
Test ride schedule for March and April.
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March 20 (Fri) - 22 (Sun)
2021-2022 NEW Model Ski Test Ride & Order Event -
Hunter Mountain Shiobara (Organizer: APORITO Oyama)
Brands available for test rides: OGASAKA, SALOMON, ATOMIC, HEAD, VOLKL, ROSSIGNOL, FISCHER, REISM, LINE, K2, ARMADA, STOCKLI
Participation fee: 500 yen for advance reservations / 1,000 yen for on-the-day participation
*Advance web reservations / On-the-day registration
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Thursday, March 25th:
Season Test Ride Event -
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Organizer: Ogasaka ski)
Brands available for test rides: Ogasaka ski
Participation fee: Free
*Advance web reservation required
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March 27th (Sat) - 28th (Sun)
2021-2022 NEW MODEL Ski Test Ride & Order Event -
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Powder and freeride brands: K2, Vector Glide, DPS (planned)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen for advance registration / 1,500 yen on the day
*Advance web reservation / On-the-day participation
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March 27th (Sat) - 28th (Sun)
Tanabe Sports 2021-2022 New Model Ski Test Ride Event -
Yokoteyama/Shibutoge Ski Resort (Organizer: Tanabe Sports)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, SALOMON, VOLKL, OGASAKA, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, HEAD, FISCHER, NORDICA, BLIZZARD, K2, LINE
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (Morning session 9:00-11:30 / Afternoon session 13:00-15:30)
*Advance reservation required (Web/In-store)
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March 27 (Fri) - 29 (Sun)
2021-2022 NEW Model Ski Test Ride & Order Event -
Charmant Hiuchi Ski Resort (Organizer: Alpen Sports Depot)
Brands available for test rides: SALOMON, FISCHER, K2, VOLKL, ELAN, ATOMIC, NORDICA, OGASAKA SKI, ROSSIGNOL, BLUEMORIS, BLIZZARD, ARMADA
Participation fee: Free
*Advance web reservation required
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Thursday, April 4th:
Season Test Ride Event -
Miyagi Zao Eboshi Ski Resort (Organizer: Ogasaka ski)
Brands available for test rides: Ogasaka ski, BLASTRACK
Participation fee: Free
*Advance web reservation required
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April 3rd (Sat) - 4th (Sun)
2021-2022 NEW MODEL Ski Test Ride & Order Event -
Kiroro Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Powder and freeride brands: K2, Vector Glide, DPS (planned)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen for advance registration / 1,500 yen on the day
*Advance web reservation / On-the-day participation
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April 3 (Sat) - 4 (Sun)
2021-2022 NEW Model Ski Test Ride & Order Event -
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Resort (Organizer: Alpen Sports Depot)
Brands available for test rides: A list of test ride models will be published in advance on the test ride event information website, so please check it.
Participation fee: Free
*Advance web reservation required
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April 9th (Fri) - 11th (Sun)
Nozawa Onsen 2021/22 New Model Ski and Snowboard Test Ride Event -
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort (Organizer: Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort)
Brands available for test rides: Vector gride, ARMADA, etc.
Participation fee: Free)
*On-site registration (Photo ID required)
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April 10th (Sat) - 11th (Sun)
2021-2022 NEW MODEL Ski Test Ride & Order Event -
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Powder and freeride brands: K2, Vector Glide, DPS (planned)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen for advance registration / 1,500 yen on the day
*Advance web reservation / On-the-day participation
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April 10th (Sat) - 11th (Sun)
2021-2022 NEW Model Ski Test Ride & Order Event -
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Organizer: Alpen Sports Depot)
Brands available for test rides: A list of test ride models will be published in advance on the test ride event information website, so please check it.
Participation fee: Free
*Advance web reservation required
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April 17th (Sat) - 18th (Sun)
2021-2022 NEW MODEL Ski Test Ride & Order Event -
Kiroro Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Powder and freeride brands: K2, Vector Glide, DPS (planned)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen for advance registration / 1,500 yen on the day
*Advance web reservation / On-the-day participation
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April 17th (Fri) - 19th (Sun)
2021-2022 NEW Model Ski Test Ride & Order Event -
Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort (Organizer: Alpen Sports Depot)
Brands available for test rides: A list of test ride models will be published in advance on the test ride event information website, so please check it.
Participation fee: Free
*Advance web reservation required
