Let's hear impressions from riders about their favorite gear that they used extensively this winter.
This time, we'll hear from Ryosuke Goto, a freeskiier and physical therapist, about the gear he uses regularly.
Ryosuke Goto, 30 years old,
mainly skates in the park in the southern Hokkaido area. He also works as a physical therapist.
Instagram:@ryosuke___goto
Ryosuke Goto's setup
Skis ①: ZUMA SKIS MIY 173cm (130-98-121) '22-23 model
Skis ②: ZUMA SKIS Kruz 175cm (117-87-117) '22-23 model
Boots: GEN FACTORY FUTURE 85 '21-22 model
Bindings: TYROLIA ATTACK 14 GW Release value set to 11 '22-23 model
Ratings and reviews of each gear
Ski Review
ZUMA SKIS MIY
●Please 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: ★★★☆☆
●Common Usage Situations
: I use these all year round. They're great for going straight from powder to park riding, and even in the granular snow of the spring season, the 98mm center provides stability for your feet.
●The review
board features a top rocker and a cambered tail. This gives it a firm edge grip on the snow surface when carving, resulting in sharp turns.
With a 98mm center width, it's a semi-fat type board, so you can feel the buoyancy in powder. For park riding, the moderate flex and lightness make it easy to handle, and it's a board you can play with all day long. I personally enjoy using this board for everything from powder to park and freeriding. It's the perfect board for anyone who wants to try out various types of skiing with just one board.
ZUMA SKIS Kruz
●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: ★☆☆☆☆
● Common usage situations
: I use it all year round, and mainly at the park.
●Review
board features a rockered top and tail, giving it a twin shape.
The small contact area with the ground allows for nimble and responsive movement with minimal effort.
Recommended for those who primarily want to enjoy riding in the park.
Boots Review
GEN FACTORY FUTURE 85
●Impression of hardness 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 (season, location, conditions, etc.):
I use it all year round, mainly for park riding.
●Review:
I think these boots allow you to maintain your performance without getting tired even after wearing them all day. They are
soft-flexible and lightweight, and I think they are boots that transmit your movements directly to the board without hindering them.
They are perfectly controllable off-piste and in light powder on the side of the slopes.
I would recommend them to people who want to enjoy the park as their main focus, or to people who want to play in both the park and the slopes.
Binding Review
TYROLIA ATTACK 14 GW
● Impression on a 5-point scale
: Power transmission: ★★★★★
Reliability: ★★★★★
Ease of use: ★★★★★
Lightweight feel: ★★★☆☆
●Suitable scenes on a 5-point scale
: Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard Pack: ★★★★★
Park: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★☆☆☆☆
● Common usage situations (season, location, conditions, etc.):
I use it all year round, mainly for park riding and freeriding.
●Review:
I love the satisfying click when attaching my boots to the bindings.
There are few accidental releases, and I have the impression that they release accurately in dangerous situations.
