Let's hear impressions from riders about their favorite gear that they used extensively this winter.
This time, we'll hear from Naoto Kono, who knows Nozawa Onsen inside and out and is affectionately known as "Naossan" by everyone, about his favorite gear.
Naoto Kono, also known as Naossan, is 34 years old and
works at his family's inn and rental shop in Nozawa Onsen, while spending his days immersed in skiing and snowboarding. His brothers are Kenji Kono, a former member of the Japanese national ski cross team, and Katsuyuki Kono, a professional skier.
Naoto Kono's setup
Skis: VECTER GLIDE MAKE BC JAZZY SPORT 180 180cm (127-96-117) '19-20 model
; Boots: FISCHER RC4 CURV GT130 '21-22 model;
Bindings: MARKER JESTER 16 '21-22 model
Ratings and reviews of each gear
Ski Review
VECTER GLIDE MAKE
●Rate the perceived stiffness on a 5-point scale (★1=soft ←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
●Suitable scenes on a 5-point scale
: Powder: ★☆☆☆☆
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard Pack: ★★★★☆
Park: ★★★★☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★★☆☆☆
● Commonly used situations
: Powder-free conditions, freeriding, park, on-piste
●Review:
The sandwich shape makes it flexible and allows for a good feel of ski response. The design is my favorite part, as it's a collaboration with jazzy sport. Uniting the world through sports and music! By jazzy sport
Boots Review
FISCHER RC4 CURV GT130
●Impression of stiffness on a 5-point scale (★1=soft ←→★5=hard)
Lower shell: ★★★★☆
Upper: ★★★★☆
●Suitable scenes on a 5-point scale
: Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard Pack: ★★★★★
Park: ★★★★☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★☆☆☆☆
● Common usage situations (time of year, place, conditions, etc.):
December to March
●Review:
The construction is similar to racing boots, resulting in excellent power transfer to the skis.
Binding Review
MARKER JESTER 16
● Impression on a 5-point scale
: Power transmission: ★★★★☆
Reliability: ★★★☆☆
Ease of use: ★★★★☆
Lightweight feel: ★★★★☆
Ease of operation for climbing mode change:
None Ease of operation for heel lifter: None
●Suitable scenes on a 5-point scale
: Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard Pack: ★★★★☆
Park: ★★★★☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★☆☆☆☆
● Common usage situations (time of year, location, conditions, etc.)
All conditions from December to March
●Review:
It seems to be very impact-resistant and unlikely to come off.
