Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, the skis, boots, and bindings used by Ayana Onozuka, who is a mother of one and is still active as an active skier in the Freeride World Tour world.
Ayana Onozuka 34-year-old
Sochi Olympic women's HP bronze medalist. She is currently active on the world stage with FREERIDESKI, and even after becoming a mother of a child, she continues to attack hard as a top skier. She has a wide range of activities, such as training on SUP in the summer, HP promotion activities and junior training in the winter, and giving lectures at local elementary schools.
Ayana Onozuka's setup
Skis: ATOMIC Bent 110 180cm (133-110-124) 2022-23 model
Boots: ATOMIC RED STER STI 130 22-23 model
Bindings: ATOMIC STRIVE 16 Release value 10 used 2022-23 model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
ski reviews
ATOMIC Bent 110
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft ←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★☆☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★☆☆
Hard pack: ★★
★★☆☆☆
Moguls: ★★☆☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
Commonly used situation
Powder FWQ HAKUBA is also used
●Review
110 has been added to the Benchtler series from next season. As for ride comfort, it feels just between 120 and 100 so far, and it seems to be quite easy to use. Until now, the 100 has been used for grooming and parks, but it felt like the 120 was more suitable for powder riding. Also, a new binding called STRIVE will be released from next season, and although it is considerably lighter than the previous STH, the ride feels as solid as the STH. As a matter of fact, I ride pretty overspec for women to ride. So I think women should go down one size. The binding position is attached to the manufacturer's recommended center.
boot reviews
ATOMIC RED STER STI 130
●Five levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Lower shell:★★★★★
Upper:★★★★★
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★★☆
park: ★★☆☆☆
Moguls: ★★☆☆☆
Touring: ★☆☆☆ ☆
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
This model is for all seasons when there is no seal hike.
● Review
race, pipe and this model, flex all the way up to now. However, the flex is quite stiff for everyone to use, so if you choose this model, I think you can drop the flex. The reason for choosing this model is the good response when turning and the stability when landing jumps. The response to skiing, which is unique to racing boots, is transmitted directly, so it is easy to handle even in bad snow.
binding review
ATOMIC STRIVE 16
5 levels of impression
: Power transmission feeling: ★★★★★
Reliability: ★★★★★
use: ★★★★★
Lightweight feeling: ★★★★★
Operating feeling of climbing mode change: Pear
heel lifter Operation feeling: None
●Suitable scenes in 5 levels
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★★
Touring: None
-Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
All seasons except during shooting
●Review
It's a combination of the lightness of SHIFT binding and the stability of STH.
Despite being lightweight, it has a solid feel and a sense of security in any situation. I felt it especially at this year's FWQ Hakuba Tournament. In very tough conditions, the stability of the lighter weight binding is the best among the bindings I've used so far. I would like to recommend this to everyone with confidence.