If you exclude the condition of "all-round",
the riding taste of skiing becomes infinitely free
With a thick body that exceeds 120mm in waist, an asymmetrical outline, and a unique nose and tail shape, this category is lined with shapes that every skier would want to try at least once. It's not necessarily a model born as a deep powder machine, but it realizes a great flotation with a high sense of pleasure in the high quality deep snow big bang that seems to have piled up in a low temperature with no wind.
Surprisingly, there are quite a few models that can easily turn even on compacted snow. As expected, you can't expect quick turning and direct operation feeling like a narrow board, but you can turn with a relatively natural feeling even on compacted snow. It can be said that this performance that does not depend on appearance is proof of the evolution of current ski technology, including materials, structure, and outline design.
Although it is realistic to have a main model that can be used for all-round use and make it appear as a second or third model, there are enthusiasts who are strongly attracted to this unique ride and use it as a main machine. What is important when choosing skis: specs or design? Both are correct, but in the end, it may be the "driving taste".
*Ski specifications: D (dimension = sidecut), L (length = length), R (turning radius), T = tail, N = nose
ATOMIC BENT CHETLER 120
D=143-120-134mm (184cm) ｜ L=176, 184, 192cm ｜ R=19m (184cm) ｜ 109,890 yen
Chris Ventura's signature is Atomic's largest size. The low camber makes it feel like full rocker, and the nose and tail rocker with 3D hull shape is great for loose freestyle riding. The waist 100 model is popular as an all-rounder. By the way, every year's graphics are also made by Chris.
https://steep.jp/catalog/atomic/
WAPAN｜I
D=148-122-135mm｜L=180, 190cm｜R=19m (180cm)｜111,100 yen
The largest size from the garage brand with the concept of a plate with Japanese goodness by Japanese hands. 180 size and light weight of 1900g, it is a model that can surf not only on slope powder but also on BC powder. It's not just a gear, it's not just a spec, it's a concept, function, and design that mesh together to convey the appeal.
https://steep.jp/catalog/wapan/
BLACK CROWS｜NOCTA
D=140-122-132mm (185.5cm)｜L=177.6, 185.5, 190.6cm｜R=26m (common)｜132,000 yen
Black Crows' extra-thick fat, known for its sophisticated modern graphics and hard board making that is popular with hardcore riders. The twin model, which has a medium flex and is close to full rocker, has excellent flotation and handling in deep powder, and a large radius contributes to high-speed stability. Carving performance with camber underfoot.
https://www.hasco.co.jp/black-crows/
4FRNT｜RENEGADE
D = 137-122-130mm (184cm) | L = 184, 191cm | R = 30m (common) | 149,600 yen
The largest size of the signature series of all 4 models produced by Eric Joleifsson. It has a firm flex and torsion that meet the desires of aggressive freeride skiers, and its unique Reflect Tech that matches the radius of the sidecut and rocker allows you to enjoy carving even though it is a full rocker model.
https://steep.jp/catalog/4frnt/
LINE｜PESCADO
D=158-125-144mm ｜L=180cm｜R=19.5m｜132,000 yen
A unique model that created a whirlwind with an outline that imaged surf-like riding and a fish tail that encourages the stickiness of the tail. The nose width of 158mm is the widest among the models introduced here, but it is comfortable for carving compacted snow regardless of its appearance. It will entertain you with a highly pleasant turn, such as connecting the line and hitting the wall.
https://steep.jp/catalog/line/ _ _
RMU｜SR 126 BUTTERKNIFE
D=157−126−134mm｜L=176cm｜R=17m (inside edge), 25m (outside edge)｜105,600 yen
A new model shaped by Wiley Miller. The concept is a thick and short board inspired by surfing fish boards, and the shape of the tail is important. The long nose rocker with a wide area creates a tremendous flow from the low speed range, and the asymmetrical side cut traces the snow surface like butter. Because it is a limited production model, first come, first served.
https://www.caravan-web.com/brand_rmu/
FIELDEARTH｜T9
D= 155- 128-134mm｜L=168cm｜
Field Earth is known for its elaborate designs based in the Daisetsu Mountains of Hokkaido. This "T9" has a completely asymmetrical design from the outline to the contact edge. Taking advantage of the 3D shape that has excellent snow surface flow, it can be operated seamlessly from powder to compacted snow. In addition, the natural operability peculiar to fiberglass gives a smooth and comfortable feeling.
https://www.fieldearthdesign.com/
VECTOR GLIDE｜GENIUS Standard
D=155-130-140mm｜L=185, 193cm｜R=33.3m (185cm)｜181,500 yen
Vector glide big fat model that looks good with wide open deep powder. The rocker gives a great flow, and the pin tail supports the goodness of the exit in the latter half of the turn, creating outstanding operability. It is easy to handle for this sense of volume, and it is not unreasonable to glide on leveling ground. Even now, more than 10 years after its introduction, it is still very popular.
https://steep.jp/catalog/vector-glide/
BLASTRACK｜SILVA
D=148-132-139mm｜L=181, 188cm｜R=25.4m (181cm)｜145,200 yen
A big fat model with a full rocker that runs deep powder with overwhelming volume. The reason for the left-right asymmetry is to be conscious of the inner side of the inner leg. By cutting the outside of the nose and tail, it works to facilitate the operation of the inner leg, which tends to be slow to step on. By adopting an ultra-lightweight wood core and carbon, the weight of the ultra-thick body is reduced.
K2｜PON2OON
D=157-132-112mm｜L=159, 169, 179, 189cm｜R=30m (179cm)｜¥110,000
The rocker structure, born from the passion and ideas of Shane McConkie, is a monumental model that triggered the world's skiing. Although it has settled down to an orthodox thick design now, it is clear that the innovativeness of the time is still accepted with a high degree of respect, as it has disappeared from the K2 catalog many times and then revived.