Let's hear impressions from riders about their favorite gear that they used extensively this winter.
This time, we'll hear from Ryo Negishi, who mainly works at Kandatsu Snow Resort, about the gear he uses.
Ryo Negishi, 26 years old.
Thank you for reading! I'm reviewing the gear I use from a park skier's perspective, so please use it as a reference.
Instagram:@ryo728negishi
Ryo Negishi's setup
Skis: LINE BLEND 178cm (133-100-122) '22-23 model
Boots: FULL TILT B&E 6 (90) '21-22 model
Bindings: MARKER griffon 13, release value set to 9 '21-22 model
Ratings and reviews of each gear
Ski Review
LINE BLEND
●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 mainly use it in the park! I also use it in powder when there's snow.
●Review:
The main feature is that it's a really soft board! It's light and easy to handle! The ride is soft, but it feels solid underfoot! My favorite thing about it is that you can enjoy park riding, powder riding, and freestyle tricks with just this one board!
Boots Review
FT B&E
●Impression of hardness on a 5-point scale (★1=soft ←→★5=hard)
Lower shell: ★★★★☆
Upper: ★★★☆☆
Tongue: ★★★☆☆
●Suitable scenes on a 5-point scale
: Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard Pack: ★★★☆☆
Park: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★☆☆☆☆
● Common usage situations (season, location, conditions, etc.):
I mainly use it in the park! If it snows, I also use it for powder on groomed slopes.
●Review:
The handling feels great in the park, especially for quick movements on the jib, with a good balance of softness! The fit is comfortable without any strange pressure, but it feels like it holds your feet securely! My favorite things are that both the inner liner and shell can be heat-molded to fit your feet perfectly, and the design is cool every year!
Binding Review
MARKER griffon 13
● Impression on a 5-point scale
: Power transmission: ★★★★★
Reliability: ★★★★★
Ease of use: ★★★★★
Lightweight: ★★★★★
●Suitable scenes on a 5-point scale
: Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard Pack: ★★★★☆
Park: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★☆☆☆☆
●Situations in which I often use it (time of year, location, conditions, etc.):
I mainly use it in the park!
●Review
I honestly don't know much about the feel of the controls, but compared to other manufacturers, it feels lighter and less likely to come off, so I've been using it for a long time! I've never had a malfunction that couldn't be fixed, so I trust it.