Let's hear impressions from riders about their favorite gear that they used extensively this winter.
This time, we'll hear from Masahiro Murayama, who mainly rides around Ishiuchi Maruyama, about the gear he uses.
Shota Murayama, 24 years old,
films in parks, backcountry, and on the streets, and shares the videos on social media.
Instagram:@murayamashota
Masahiro Murayama's setup
Skis ①: ARMADA ARV96 170cm (124-96-116) '20-21 model
Skis ②: ARMADA ZERO ARV 116 JJ ULTRALITE 185cm (139-116-135) '20-21 model
Skis ③: ARMADA BDOG EDGELESS ZERO 180cm (121-94-116) '21-22 model
Bindings: MARKER JESTER Release value set to 9 '21-22 model
Ratings and reviews of each gear
Ski Review
ARMADA ARV96
●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: ★☆☆☆☆
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I often use this board for review park sessions and grooming. It's a relatively soft board, so I think it's a board that allows for a lot of fun in both park and grooming sessions.
ARMADA ZERO ARV 116 JJ ULTRALITE
●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: ★★★★★
●Review:
I often use this board when riding in powder! This board is also relatively soft, so I think it's easy to play around with!
The ULTRALITE is lighter than the regular JJ, so it's easier to climb in the backcountry!
ARMADA BDOG EDGELESS ZERO
●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: ★☆☆☆☆
●Review:
The BDOG EDGELESS ZERO has no edges, so it can easily scrape on stainless steel rails, which is why I use it often in the street.
I also tried it on the slopes, and the riding feel is different from a regular board, so I think it would be fun to try it in the park in the spring.
Binding Review
MARKER JESTER16
● 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: ★★☆☆☆
● Common usage situations (time of year, place, conditions, etc.):
I use it in any situation. I recommend using it in the park or for grooming.
●Review:
It's incredibly reliable, so you can do hard tricks and skiing.