"SKI SHOP VAIL" is famous as a ski pro shop that focuses on freeriding. The high-quality selection by the discerning staff with expertise and experience on snow has gained a lot of trust from many users. Among them, this season, manager Ikeda carefully selected skis that he would like to recommend the most this season.
SKI SELECT 5
① Perfect for those who want a board that can really do anything with one board
ARMADA | ARW 106 UL Ratings and Reviews
A lightweight model UL (Ultra Light) has been released for the "ARW106" so far this season. You can think of this as a thin version of a very light board called JJ UL (Ultra Light) in ARMADA's popular Zero series. Originally a women's board, there are sizes up to 188 so that men can use it, and men actually buy more.
It is very lightweight and has moderate rebound, so it is a board that can be played anywhere. It's for people who want to ski in powder, who want a light board that's slightly thicker, and who want to use it both in the park and free runs. It is a board that anyone can easily ride regardless of their technical level.
If you are considering a new board as another one, it is suitable if you currently have a big fat machine that is like a machine dedicated to powder, and you want to add powder, but you want a board that can do anything, not just powder. . Or, if you currently have a thin board and want another one, but you're a little afraid of a powder-only board, it's also recommended if you want a board that's thick enough to do anything. In other words, it is perfect for those who are looking for a board that can do anything with one board.
Even in the backcountry (BC), if it is this light, I don't think it will be a problem at all. Since there is some rocker, the effective contact surface is a little short. I don't know if that's a concern, but I don't think it's a problem because some people are in BC with a strong rocker board.
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(2) Those who want to find smoothness in lightness and who are particular about it can be satisfied.
DPS | PAGODA TOUR series evaluation and review
153, 163, 171, 179, 184cm | D=132−100−117mm (179cm) |
¥150,650
In the past, the DPS series called TOUR1 was a lightweight type for tours, but last year it changed to a series called PAGOTA, and the model will continue this year. Compared to TOUR1, the board is very solid and the sense of stability has increased. Above all, it is a good point that it is very light in the same thickness. It is recommended for people who want to climb with a light board, but also want something that has a solid gliding ability. I think that it is a board that satisfies those who want to slip in lightness.
There are several thickness variations within the same PAGOTA series. The thickness varies depending on the purpose, the time of year, and the type of snow you will be skiing, so you will have to choose the thickness according to your individual preferences. Another unique feature is that the shape varies depending on the length.
The thickest model of 112 and the middle thickness of 100 have "RP" at the end of the model name. It has an easy shape. On the other hand, 106 and 94 have "C2" on the back, but this one has a radius of 19m and is suitable for large turns. While listening to the purpose of entering the mountain and how to play, is this length good? What a lot of things to consult and decide.
DPS may be for people who are a little particular about the brand. Because when combined with the bindings, the price is over 200,000, so this brand is chosen by people who want to ride a DPS at some point or who want to ride a DPS at some point.
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③A gem by Eric Pollard that fulfills powder play
season. | Forma evaluation and review
SEASON is a new brand started by Eric Pollard, who used to work for LINE, to go independent and create what he wants to create. It was scheduled to be released next season, but due to the large number of inquiries, it was suddenly decided to release it from this season. Like "Sakana" and "Pescado" that were developed on LINE, this board is also Eric's favorite swallow tail. Swallowtail has a stable tail and is easy to ride, and the top is easy to float, so powder slides easily.
The thickness is 118mm. As Eric says, "Forma is designed to play with powder", it is suitable for powder, but when you install the binding, you will feel that it is a little heavier than Sakana or Pescado. and very solid. I think it's well thought out and made.
I think it's the most interesting board for those who want to step on the powder firmly and speed up. In that sense, it may be difficult to handle without a little gliding technology. Even if our staff touches it at the store, we can tell that it is a very good board. The staff often say, "It's really good, isn't it?", and the evaluation from users is excellent.
Even if you don't have powder riding experience, you can ski if you've done alpine and basic skiing skills. If you don't have the skill, you may have a little trouble because you will lose to the board. Even if you don't have heavy powder, you can enjoy enough powder up to your knees.
This board comes with a Vail bonus, a tune-up at the end of the season!
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④120mm fat and light! Stable and well balanced
ATOMIC｜BENTCHETLER 120 evaluation and review
Chris Ventura's signature model is very popular and continues this season. It is a fairly thick plate with a center width of 120 mm, but it is made very light despite its thickness and length. Normally, a light board will inevitably flutter, but this has a sense of stability, and even if you are skating on a hard slope, you won't feel the flutter of a thick board. I think it's a very well balanced board.
It may take a bit of courage to go with this thickness, but first of all, I want to ski in powder, but I think it's perfect for when you want to play with terrain or enter the park. Some people are flying 10m class kickers with this. The top and tail are supple and responsive. It is a fat ski that can be used not only for skiing powder, but also for various purposes.
I think it can also be used as a grooming barn. It can be used when the snow is soft and fluffy in the midwinter season. The center is pretty close to the middle, so if you're going to ski normally, it's better to put the bindings a little further back. The position recommended by the manufacturer makes the board quite easy to turn, so if your focus is on sliding forward, it's better to lower it about 2 cm. Google Soc has been released with this design this year, so it might be interesting for people who want to have this design.
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⑤ A new type of butter knife that licks powder like surfing
RMU | SR126 BUTTER NIKF evaluation and review
It has become a hot topic among the staff, and everyone is saying, "I wonder how it will be~ I want to try it~". This board was announced in April, and it was made by Wiley Miller for playing. It was inspired by surfing and was made with the concept of riding powder like surfing. One size waist width 126mm. The wide top gives you buoyancy, and the asymmetrical sidecut allows you to lick the surface of the snow like a butter knife. It is quite flexible and has good rebound.
Although it will be a powder-only machine, it is recommended for those who are looking for a board that is easy to move in powder. The deeper the powder, the more it will show its true value. It's not that long, so I think this length and thickness is good for playing around with it, in terms of being able to turn in a small circle.
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summary
The five boards I chose this time are all very interesting boards. Above all, it is important to choose the one that suits your purpose. If the ski choice is not suitable for your purpose, you may not be able to enjoy it. Out of the five this time, I think the ARMADA ARW106UL is the easiest to ride for those in the entry level who want to enjoy powder. It's a board with the image of powder and slopes. If someone who wants to enjoy powder more chooses the next one, I think the BENTCHETLER 120 is easy to ride as the first one exclusively for powder. The price is also affordable.
At VAIL's ONLINE SHOP, VAIL's proud professional staff, Kentaro Tsuda and Simon Fujita, have posted actual running feeling reports, so please take a look at that as well. Of course, if you come to our store in Kanda, our experienced staff will be happy to discuss anything with you, so please come and visit us!
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the person who taught me
Manager Makoto Ikeda
A 37 year old who has been working at SKI SHOP VAIL for 9 years. She focuses on installation and is familiar with the functions and compatibility of bindings. We can also serve customers in English and French, so please come and visit us even if you are not good at Japanese.
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Atomic, Salomon, Majesty, K2, Line, Rossignol, Armada, Volkl, Head, Faction, G3, Dinafit, DPS, Moment, FT, Dalbello, Oakley, Smith, Giro, Pock, Hestra, Sweet Protection・Norona ・FW ・Teton Bros ・Patagonia ・Peak Performance ・Many others
