Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, it is the gear favored by Taiyo Nakanishi, who skates mainly in Hokkaido and leaves videos and photographs.
Taiyo Nakanishi 43 years old
I am a skier. I ski mainly in the Sapporo area, mainly for video and photo shoots and events.
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Taiyo Nakanishi setup
Ski ①: 4FRNT Renegade 191cm (138-122-131) '21-22 model
Ski ②: 4FRNT HOJI 4-LOCK 184cm (128-112-120) '21-22 model
Boots: TECNICA COACHIS 130 '21-22 model
binding : MARKER KING PIN 13 '21-22 model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
ski reviews
①4FRNT Renegade
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★☆☆
Tail: ★★★★☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★☆☆
Hard pack: ★★☆☆☆
: ★★☆☆☆
Moguls: ★☆☆☆☆
Touring: ★★★☆ ☆
Frequently used conditions
Season: January to March
Places (slopes, courses, ski resorts, mountains, etc.) Backcountry areas throughout Hokkaido
Condition: Powder
●Review
Features: Fast initial velocity, just fast skis.
Feeling of operation: Easy to handle for its thickness and length, and you can ski at high speed without problems even on tight tree runs.
Ride: The board runs without slowing down even in deep powder.
Weight: Considering the length and thickness, I think it's a light ski.
Favorite point: Even in the deep conditions of Hokkaido's high season, you can enter at top speed from the first turn. It's definitely a powder machine, but it's also capable of dealing with a variety of conditions you'll encounter in the backcountry, such as crust and wet snow. Recommended for skiers who want to ski in deep powder at high speed with a free line.
②4FRNT HOJI 4-LOCK
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★☆☆
Tail: ★★★★☆
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★☆☆
park: ★★★☆☆
Moguls: ★★★☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ☆
Frequently used conditions
Season: December to June
Places (slopes, courses, ski resorts, mountains, etc.) Ski resorts such as Teine Highland, Rusutsu Resort, and backcountry areas throughout Hokkaido
Condition: ALL conditions
●Review
Features: Light and easy to handle.
Operation feeling: The tail is stiffer than the previous model, and it sticks strongly until the latter half of the turn.
Favorite point: This one can handle all conditions, not only in the backcountry area, but also in grooming in the ski area, rough afternoons, and off-piste areas.
The lightness of the board affects not only climbing slopes, but also the ease of changing turns using unevenness on off-piste. Especially recommended for skiers who can handle various conditions with one ski.
Graphics, etc.: The 4-LOCK system invented by HOJI is excellent. The tail has a POMOCA-exclusive hole for fixing the seal, which not only prevents the seal from slipping or peeling off when climbing, but also reduces the weight because the seal can be shorter than usual. The sticker will not peel off even if the ski is inserted from the tail into the snow while waiting. It's a small thing, but I'm really grateful to be released from thin stress in the mountains.
boot reviews
TECNICA COACHIS
●Five levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Lower shell: ★★★☆☆
Upper: ★★★☆☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★★★
park: ★★★☆☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★★★★ ☆
●Usability of walk mode function
There is walk mode, but does not use. Because I want to avoid troubles such as forgetting to put it back when sliding
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
All seasons, all conditions
●Review
TECNICA has been dedicated for over 10 years.
It has evolved year by year, and in the last few years I trust it so much that I don't ask for it anymore. The walk mode switching lever has been updated, but I don't know how to use it because I don't use it.
Even on a rough road, the board is rigid enough to transmit force to the board.
I like the good balance that allows for soft movement even in powder due to the moderate softness. Recommended for those who want to use tech bindings in various situations such as mountains and ski resorts.
binding review
MARKER KING PIN 13
● 5 levels of impression
: ★★★★★
Reliability: ★★★★★
use: ★★★★ ☆
: ★★★★★
Operational feeling of climbing mode change: ★★★★ ★
Heel lifter operation feeling:★★★★★
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★
★★★☆☆
Moguls: ★★★☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
●Comfortable use of the walk mode function
You can easily switch between walk mode and alpine mode with a single lever.
Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
December to June, all conditions
●Review
This model has a better grip.
False release has been eliminated, and it can now be used safely in various snow conditions. No more snow clogging on the toe piece, no more stress in the snowy mountains.
It is said that the separate type is more communicable, but I can use it without any problems. It is especially recommended for those who are back country main and occasionally ski slopes.
Photo / Yasushi Shimanuki