Recommended ski | 2021-22 season attention! This is the "highly rated" review of the pro shop |

Season. photo/ Eric Pollard

One of the pro shop's strengths is its ability to evaluate products from multiple perspectives and compare numerous brands based on the wealth of knowledge it has accumulated, trials on snow, and feedback from users. Skiing strongly reflects the selection and commitment unique to a pro shop. In fact, during the season, we actually compared the new model at the test ride event, and added unbeatable expertise to the feedback from the shop's regular customers.


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Highly recommended ・ SKI

A model with a strong presence that makes you want to get it

season.

season. / Forma | L=167, 183cm | D=148-118-138mm | R=19.5m | 143,000 yen

◆ Official HP / https://seasoneqpt.com/

That Eric Pollard's new brand season.
Staff Sota
Unno

Recommend: SKI SHOP VAIL
Eric Pollard's brand season. It was scheduled to be released in Japan from the season after the 2022-23 season, but due to the overwhelming popularity, it will be available from the next season. Come to our shop! Swallowtail and cool. When I touched it, it was soft, and the image is similar to LINE's Sakana. Anyway, it looks fine. It's a rather good price, but it's topical enough, and it seems that the number of units entering Japan is very small. It looks like it's going to be like first come first served.


Volkl | Revolt 121

Volkl / Revolt | L=177, 184, 191cm | D=143-121-135mm | R=20.3/19.2/19.9m (184cm) | 93,500 yen

◆Official HP/ http://www.mdvsports.co.jp/

The design is flashy and stands out!
Staff
Shunsuke Murai

Recommend: PeakPerformance Futako Tamagawa
It has buoyancy in powder, and while it is possible to make large turns at high speed, it also has high carving performance in leveling, so it can handle everything from slopes to BC with one.


LINE |

LINE / Sakana | L=166, 174, 181cm|D=150-105-138mm|R=15m

◆ Official HP / https://lineskis.com/ja-jp

The turn peculiar to the swallow tail is addictive!
Staff
Ikutaka Yamauchi

Recommend: PeakPerformance Sapporo
The fun is unique. Swallowtail's unique turn is addictive. Recommended for those who like the snap feeling in the second half of the turn.


I was surprised to see this!

ICELANTIC|SABA PRO 117

ICELANTIC / SABA PRO | L=167, 177, 187cm | D=147-117-137mm | R=23m (187) | 105,600 yen

◆ Official HP / https://icelanticskis.jp/

It's the ultimate ski that can be skied anywhere as easily as a tank!
Shinji
Oguchi

Recommend: Sanwa Sports Websports
2021 season ICELANTIC's first professional model SABA PRO NIA PRO!

was released and was well received. A true PRO model filled with the know-how of riders around the world, not the signature of a specific rider! In the 2022 season, such PRO models will be released in three models, two for SABA and one for NIA. Among them, the SABA PRO 117 has a waist width of 117mm and a reflective rocker (full rocker) that gives the impression of off-piste skiing. But where is it! It is the ultimate ski that you can ski anywhere as easily as a tank, regardless of snow surface conditions, turn arcs, skiers (level, gender, etc.)! I was honestly surprised! However, since it is a full locker, it is necessary to be conscious of taking SKI away from yourself without working strangely! !


4FRNT|HOJI 4-LOCK

4 FRNT / HOJI 4-LOCK | L=178cm, 184m, 191cm | 130-112-121mm | R=30m | 156,200 yen

◆ Official HP / https://4frnt.com/

There is a hole for fixing the seal! A ski with a sticker with a bold idea
Staff Reine
Nakamura

Recommend: BLACKDIAMOND
A model equipped with the "Tour Rock Skin System" born from the bold idea of ​​drilling holes for fixing seals on skis. Developed by Eric Jorefson, who is also known as Hoji, not only does it prevent the seal from slipping or peeling off when climbing hills, but the seal can be shorter than usual, so it is not bulky in the rucksack, and the weight of the seal is reduced to about 10%. 500 grams lighter. Of course, it comes with a pre-cut sticker POMOCA FREE PRO2.0.


BLASTRACK | BLAZER LT

BLASTRACK / BLAZER LT | L=160, 170, 175cm | D=126-87-112mm | R=16.7m | 96,800 yen

◆ Official HP / https://www.blastrack.jp/

One that surprised me with its depth of performance that goes beyond lightness and kindness
Staff
Yukio Shirasuna

Recommend: ski pro shop PisteLightweight tour skis, which are often found in lightweight tour skis, are surprisingly suppressed in There was something surprising about the performance that even had an exhilarating feeling of getting out. On the other hand, it can be said that it is one of the few skis that is easy to handle even for women and weak people.

It can be used as a light carving semi-fat ski in the high season, and side country is no problem. Skiing that I definitely want to take to the backcountry after early spring. The cute banana-colored design is fresh, but I was surprised by the depth of performance that goes beyond lightness and kindness.


All-around guy who can go anywhere with this one

ARMADA | ZERO SERIES _STRANGER

ARMADA / STRANGER | L=172, 180cm | D=140-100-121mm (180cm) | R=15.8m | 99,000 yen

◆ Official HP / https://armadaskis.jp/

There are various fun ways to play, such as cruising on the slopes and playing with the terrain in spring.

Mr. Yoshihiro Murai, Advisor

Recommend: COMPASS HOUSE nose is 139mm same as ARMADA JJ, center 100mm, square tail, and R is quite strong. The flex pattern is slightly stiffer in the nose and softer in the tail. The feature is that it bends easily, so you can carve a finer turn than R. It is one that can be enjoyed in various ways, such as cruising on the slopes and playing with the terrain in spring.


LINE | VISION 108

LINE / VISION 108 | L=175, 183, 189cm | D=142 -108 - 128cm | R=19.5m | 99,000 yen

◆ Official HP / https://lineskis.com/ja-jp

If you have this one, you can handle a wide range from powder to parks and tours.
Owner
Mikiya Tanno

Recommend: TRUNKBASE Thick but light. It is a freeride ski with high gliding performance, and it is good that this one can be used for a wide range of activities such as slopes, powder, freeride, jumps, and tours.


NORDICA | ENFORCER 100

NORDICA / ENFORCER 100 | L=165, 172, 179, 186, 191cm | D=132.5-100-120.5(179cm) | R=17.3m | 97,900 yen

◆ Official HP / https://www.nordica.com/

My No.1 mountain ski
SKI Advisor Noriji Okayama

Recommend:
AlpenOutdoorsFlagshipStoreKashiwa store 100mmIt has a good response that doesn't make you feel your waist, and while it is easy to carve and slip on the grooming burn, it has excellent controllability in powder! It is my No.1 mountain ski.


FACTION | DICTATOR 3.0

FACTION / DICTATOR 3.0 | L=164, 172, 180, 188cm | D=134-106-124mm (180cm) | R=21m | 98,000 yen

◆ Official HP / https://jp.factionskis.com/

Super smooth all-round ski
Owner
Takao Ban

Recommend:
ski & snowboard shop Narrows Advanced model with firmness and strength. It is a super all-round ski with a good grip that can be used from hard burns to powder and spring snow. The speed range is also high, so it might be a little difficult for people who are used to the recent loose boards?!


DYNASTAR | M-PRO 99

DYNASTER / M-PRO 99 | L=162, 170, 178, 186cm | D=122-99-117mm(178) | R-20m | 94,600 yen

◆Official HP/ //grkk.co.jp/dynastar/

Super smooth all-round ski
Owner
Kohei Takada

Recommend:
Paddle club Nagoya freeride model, but it has a lightweight design, and it is possible to preserve physical strength enough for climbing, which is an important factor in the backcountry. In addition, the know-how cultivated through racing has been carefully considered for gliding performance, and in addition to high-speed stability, it creates a sense of stability in all types of snow, such as powder and granules, and is able to handle fluctuations in snow quality and slope conditions. It is a ski that shows its true value in a scene where the changes are intense.


A powder gun that works best with powder

ATOMIC | BENT CHETLER 120

ATOMIC / BENT CHETLER 120 | L=176, 184, 192cm | D=143-120-134mm (184cm) | R=19m | 108,900 yen

◆ Official HP / https://atomicsnow.jp/

This lightness is exceptional at the center 120 mm!
Manager
Hiroshi Fujisawa

Recommend:
Ishii Sports Sapporo Center 120mm, this lightness is exceptional. Horizon Tech on the top part enhances running performance and is strong in powder speed. I don't do tricks myself, so it's easier to ride if you lower the center position and install it.


VECTORGLIDE | GENIUS NARROW

VECTORGLIDE / GENIUS NARROW | L=185, 193cm | D=155-130-140mm | R=33.3m | 181,500 yen

◆ Official HP / https://www.vectorglide-japan.com/

The sharpness of GS skis in powder and the shedding of the board is irresistible!
Manager
Minoru Takanashi

Recommend:
TOYRU is a powder ski with excellent turn performance! The famous Genius for powder has been slimmed down to make it easier to handle. The carving performance in powder snow, which is the characteristic of Genius, the sense of speed, and the turn controllability are kept as they are, and the ease of handling in non-powder snow is improved. It supports all conditions such as hard burn and leveling. The sharpness of GS skis in powder and the shedding of the board is irresistible! For skiers who want quality turns even in the backcountry!


EXTREM | FUSION 105

EXTREAM / FUSION 105 | L=179, 186, 193cm | D=136-105-124mm (186cm) | R=21m | 110,000 yen

◆ Official HP / https://vinter.jp/extrem/

Good operability in powder
Manager
Keisuke Eguchi

Recommend:
Fullmarks Hakuba Good operability in powder and pleasant turns in Pistenbahn. For details, go to Fullmarks Hakuba Eguchi! However, "Don't trust the opening time of the Hakuba store on a nice snowy day because you are in the mountains."

For women's powder, "good!" is this (↓) MOTHER TREE105 from EXTREM.


EXTREM | MOTHER TREE 105

EXTREAM / MOTHER TREE | L=165, 172, 179cm | D=133-105-121mm | R=18m | 110,000 yen

◆ Official HP / https://vinter.jp/extrem/


The sharpness of the turns is irresistible

K2 | DISRUPTION Ti2

K2 / DISRUPTION Ti2 | L=177 182 187cm | R=111-71-96mm | R=22.3m |

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

Skiing that makes you want to fly the first grooming barn in the morning
Owner
Hirofumi Tabira

Recommend:
I want to blow off the first groomed barn in the morning ! ️ Skiing that makes you feel like that. However, it requires a certain amount of skill and physical strength to ride. If you want to ride this, I think training will be essential in the off-season to master this ski. And let's add that you need a certain amount of boots to master this ski.


LINE | BLADE

LINE / BLADE | L=169, 176, 181cm | D=154-95-124mm | R=TIGHT | 100,600 yen

◆ Official HP / https://lineskis.com/ja-jp

One more! It is good to drop the grade a little to ski lightly
Owner
Hirofumi Tabira

Recommend:
Denkraft and fishbone-like metal. Therefore, it is a little heavy, but its weight gives a sense of stability. There is a BLADE in the model above this, but you can enjoy this BLADE95, which has a slightly lower grade to slide lightly. New women's models BLADE W and BLADE 92 have been added this season, but this one is recommended for senior men who are not confident in their physical strength.


Alpine race system slipper is also convinced

SALOMON | QST106

SALOMON / QST 106 | L=167, 174, 181, 188cm | D=139-106-125mm (181cm) | R=19m | 99,000 yen
Ex-racer who likes a board with a solid core and good edge grip
Staff
Kenichiro Takei

Recommend:
PeakPerformance Jiyugaoka racing boards for a long time, so I like boards with a solid core and good edge grip. The QST106 has a center width that can attack both slopes and powder, making it very easy to handle, and although it is lightweight, it bites the snow without going wild even at high speed on piste. It is especially recommended as a versatile ski that can be used from on-piste to off-piste.

Enjoy all round!
Staff Takeshi Yoshida

Recommend:
Kreb Sports Muikamachi store slope, side country and all-round fun!


Good as an entry model to free skiing

ARMADA | DECLIVITY 92Ti

ARMADA / DECLIVITY 92 Ti | L=164 172 180 188cm | D=132-92-118mm(180) | R=17.5m |

◆ Official HP / https://armadaskis.jp/

This is the free ski that basic skiers get for the first time!
Owner
Toshiya Ikeda

Recommend:
A wide range of freeride skis that can be PAPASU It is a solid ski with titanium. It makes skiing even more fun based on basic skiing, from leveling to bumpy slopes, carving to sliding Anything (except the park) is OK with this one! Even basic skiers who have skied with solid skis can ride with confidence.
This is the free ski that basic skiers get for the first time!


ARMADA | ARV 84

ARMADA / ARV 84 | L=157 164 171cm | D=117-84-109mm | R=16m | 52,800 yen

◆ Official HP / https://armadaskis.jp/

52,800 yen! Cost performance is really good as an entry model for free skiing
Staff
Keiji Takagi

Recommend:
OFF-1 This is the 22nd model that has undergone a major renewal, so I highly recommend it. Cost performance is very good as an entry model for free skiing. From the 22 model, the foot has a sidewall structure, so it has been updated to an all-mountain board that is not only fun but also good for sliding. As a result, I had been wearing all-rounders for leveling until now, but I chose this because I thought it would be an opportunity for me to try various new things, such as sliding on the side of the powder or sliding backwards. The topsheet is also made of a non-scratch material, so the cool graphics last longer.


Demonstrates its true value in all snow conditions

K2 | MINDBENDER 108 Ti

K2 / MINDBENDER 198 Ti | L=172, 179, 186, 193cm | D=136-108-125mm | R=22.9m | 99,000 yen

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

Stable and fast in all conditions!
Owner
Katsuhiko Odashima

Recommend:
Mountain shop Niseko 343 freeride, all-mountain model. There are Y-shaped titanium plates on both sides of the top, the entire foot, and the center of the tail, providing stability in all conditions, from powder to hard slopes, and you can enjoy performance even at high speed. It is one with a high level of customer satisfaction.


FACTION | AGENT3.0

FACTION / AGENT 3.0 | L=164, 172, 180, 188cm | D=134-106-124mm | R=21m | 105,000 yen

◆ Official HP / https://jp.factionskis.com/

Stable and fast in all conditions!
Staff
Mr. Minoru Kojiguchi

Recommend:
Shuugakuso Hokudai Store It is positioned in the touring category, but it is not just a ski that is light but also has a firm ride. It has a solid edge grip even on icy slopes, so you can ride with confidence on any type of snow. A flex that is easy to ride even for people who are light in weight or who are not confident in their leg strength. Even seniors can be satisfied.


Playing in parks and natural terrain is fun and irresistible

FUCTION|PRODIGY 1.0

FACTION / PRODIGY 1.0 | L=164, 171, 178, 184cm | D=120-88-112mm (178cm) | R=17m | 64,000 yen

◆ Official HP / https://jp.factionskis.com/

You can jump rhythmically to Pokojan and Big Kicker
Owner
Haruo Morishita

Recommend:
NATURAL PRODIGY 1.0, which has been continuously updated for the best performance.
With more repulsive force, you can fly rhythmically like a bouncing jumper or big kicker. It also has good shock absorption when landing and greatly reduces the impact, so you can enjoy flying with all your might.
It is a board that the more advanced you are, the more you want to play pop outside the park! As an aside, the best position is 1-1.5cm back from True Center☆


LINE |TOM WALLISCH PRO

LINE / TOM WALLISCH PRO | L=157 166 171 178mm | D=108-96-116mm | R=19m | 69,300 yen

◆ Official HP / https://lineskis.com/ja-jp

A popular machine for core park users, and for those who want to try tricks from now on
Staff
Keiji Takagi

Recommend:
OFF-1 As a standard twin-tip ski that you can enjoy on the slopes all-round, if you are unsure, this is the board for you. The not-too-thick center has a sharp glide and a light swing weight, so even people who used to wear general all-around models that are suitable for leveling can easily get on and enjoy freestyle play. It is a model that is known to core park users, but I would like to recommend it to those who want to challenge tricks from now on.


K2 | RECONER 112

K2 / RECONER 112 | L=177 184 191cm | D=136-112-127mm | R=22.9m |

◆ Official HP / https://k2snow.com/ja-jp

Terrain play can be done regardless of snow quality or slope
Owner
Iwao Saeki

Recommend:
Tyrolean twin tip allows you to play using terrain that allows you to choose snow quality and slopes. Moderate rocker allows free operation from carving to drifting. The tail floats even in bad snow, so it's easy to slip. The graphics are also tense.

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