A fun and cool setup for adults | Ski Gear Review 2023 | ARMADA, NORDICA | Kawaguchi TKY Takaya

This is a setup for cool, playful adults to fully enjoy snow trips.
With backcountry skiing, you can play anywhere in the world where it snows, not just on groomed slopes. This set maximizes the possibilities of such snow trips. We believe this set will provide ample enjoyment even on a one-day backcountry tour, so please take a look!

Our priority is to make the ski ultra-lightweight without compromising on glide. Many ultra-lightweight gears designed specifically for climbing sacrifice glide, which is unavoidable due to their construction. However, the setup we propose here overturns conventional wisdom. It's ultra-lightweight to make hiking, an essential part of backcountry skiing, easier, yet still provides outstanding glide satisfaction - a perfection that feels like a new era

Weighing in at a mere 1350g per ski (178cm), these skis are incredibly lightweight, yet, as expected from ARMADA, a brand synonymous with freeskiing, they offer a satisfying skiing experience and are designed for free and enjoyable control.

The rocker is perfectly balanced, allowing you to ski in powder even with a 96mm center width, and the vertically cut sidecuts allow you to adjust your turn radius and slide freely even in challenging snow conditions, offering many advantages in the unpredictable backcountry.

If you prioritize powder a bit more, or if you don't do many long hikes, the LOCATOR 104 might be a better option. For those who can afford to add the LOCATOR 112 to their LOCATOR 96, winter backcountry skiing is guaranteed to be even more enjoyable.

With its simple, surfboard-like design, it looks incredibly cool when ridden by adults.
The ultra-lightweight carbon fiber sheet used provides a fantastic riding experience, while simultaneously improving durability, ensuring long-term use and making it a top-notch product from an SDG perspective. As a companion meant to be enjoyed for many years, the timeless, simple design is a welcome feature. The

recessed tail shape prevents the seal's tail clip from coming loose, another thoughtful design detail that reduces stress.

This is highly recommended for playful adults
. You'll be looking forward to your weekend backcountry skiing, and when you return to town, the memories of last weekend's snowy mountains will be stuck in your head. If you're light on your feet and snow trips are your greatest passion, then this is for you.

It's a meticulously designed and excellent ski, so I could go on and on explaining its functions and structure, but putting aside the technical details, this is a ski that I would recommend to cool adults who just want to have fun like that. In particular, if you've ever tried ultralight skis in the past but regretted it because the ride felt flimsy, then this is a must-see!

The STRIDER, a highly popular AT boot specifically designed for skiing, has finally undergone a complete redesign! Now even lighter at 1480g per shoe (size 26.5cm), hiking has become even more enjoyable. The shell last has also been narrowed to 99mm, improving the fit and securely holding the lightweight inner boot, minimizing the sacrifice in skiing performance. The hike
mode switch lever is now externally mounted, and the increased ankle range of motion makes hiking feel just like wearing trail running shoes.

The first buckle of the lower cuff is integrated with the second buckle by a wire, a bold design feature. The ability to instantly switch to hiking mode by simply loosening the first buckle releases the entire lower cuff, including the second buckle, is incredibly fast and convenient.

Needless to say, this design also contributes to further weight reduction. The comfortable sole, made with Michelin rubber, is another welcome feature for touring skiers!
Furthermore, since it's made from recycled old boots, it contributes to reducing environmental impact!

are highly recommended for adults who enjoy backcountry skiing.
Even if you head into the backcountry with a heavy, performance-oriented setup, it's pointless if you're exhausted by the time you reach the peak. These boots allow you to hike easily and conserve energy, while still providing an uncompromising skiing experience. They're designed to ensure you don't waste a precious day in the snowy mountains.

The UNLIMITED LT 130's flex might seem intimidating, but the LT model is the only one that uses ultra-lightweight materials, making the LT130 the absolute best choice! In fact, a 130mm size improves the hold of the ultra-lightweight shell, making it easier to ski, so please give the LT130 a try!

Weighing just 390g per foot, these skis are so incredibly light you could hike to Mars in them. The toe pins provide excellent hold, so unbelievably, you can even run while wearing them (lol)

. Their lightness belies their incredible skiing performance, making them indispensable. They're also incredibly durable—they won't break even when you jump in the park. No need to weigh them every time you pack for a flight!

It has a simple structure. It not only switches modes quickly, but it's also less likely to break because of its simplicity. It also looks sleek and super cool

Adult skiers who have become completely hooked on backcountry skiing. Those who have found themselves increasingly taking long hikes deep into remote areas in search of snow. Those who, while everyone around them has switched to spring activities, continue to frequent the snow-covered mountains. Those who,

unable to get enough, make two more round trips to the summit. Those who, before they know it, are not just traveling by car but also taking flights on their skiing trips. Try it, you won't regret it. Skiing will transform from a winter companion into a life companion.

The skis that this binding is set to are likely to be directional and good for hiking, so it is always FACTORY RECOMMENDED