Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, while skiing based on Hakuba, it is the gear favored by Mato Hirase, who is also a BLASTRACK ski tester.
Makoto Hirase 34 years old
Based in Hakuba, he is a two-sword skier who is free skiing and telemark skiing. A genius owner who used to fly kickers in Telemark. Currently, while working as a BLASTRACK ski tester, he is also involved in a wide range of industries, such as being active as a judge in freeride and park competitions.
Mato Hirase's setup
<Used for freestyle skiing>
Ski ①: BLASTRACK ROC118 183cm (140-118-130) '22-23 model
ski ②: BLASTRACK ELIXIR-E 177cm (125-80.5-110) '22-23 model
ski ③: BLASTRACK ELIXIR -L 171cm (125-80.5-110) '22-23 model
Boots ①: DALBELLO KRYPTON 130 TIID '21-22 model
binding ①: MARKER KING PIN 13 '21-22 model
binding ②: MARKER JESTER 16 '21-22 model
<Used for telemark skiing>
Ski ①: BLASTRACK ROC118 183cm (140-118-130) '22-23 model
ski ③: BLASTRACK ELIXIR-L 171cm (125-80.5-110) '22-23 model
boots ②: SCOTT voodoo NTN '21-22 model
binding ③: 22DESIGNS LINX '21-22 model
binding ④: 22DESIGNS OUTLAW '21-22 model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
freestyle ski reviews
①BLASTRACK ROC118
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft ←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★☆☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★☆☆
Hard pack: ★★☆☆☆
Park: ★★★☆☆
Moguls: ★★☆☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ☆
● Boots and bindings used with this board
DALBELLO KRYPTON 130 TIID / SCOTT VOODOO NTN
●Frequently used situations
From the beginning of the season to the end of the season, use with BC & slope powder. All can be used except for skinny conditions.
●Review
It's a full rocker ski, but when you ride it, the contact point feels longer than you think. It's 183 cm and weighs 1700 g, so it's light and you can definitely enjoy the distance on the mountain. You can enjoy various styles of riding because you can easily do tricks without losing speed even on gentle slopes!
②BLASTRACK ELIXIR-E
5 levels of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★★★
Center: ★★★★★
Tail:★★★★☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★☆☆
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
Park: ★★☆☆☆
Moguls: ★★★☆☆
Touring: ★★☆☆ ☆
● Boots and bindings used with this board
DALBELLO KRYPTON 130 TIID / MARKER JESTER 16
●Frequently used conditions
The compacted snow barn on the slopes feels great. You can run from soft packs in high season to crunchy bumps in spring.
●Review
Anyway, it has high running performance, and you can go through even the worst snow. In particular, the running performance in spring snow is outstanding.
③BLASTRACK ELIXIR-L
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★☆
Park: ★★☆☆☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★★★☆ ☆
● Boots and bindings used with this board
DALBELLO KRYPTON 130 TIID / SCOTT VOODOO NTN
●Frequently used conditions
is lighter than the previous ELIXIR-E
●Review
Even though it is light, it has a firm footing and excellent edge grip. From sharp turns in compacted snow, to uncompacted powder and bumps, I think this model can handle any condition except deep powder. ELIXIR-E has a higher speed range.
①DALBELLO KRYPTON 130 TIID
●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: ★★★☆ ☆
●Skis and bindings used with these boots
MARKER KINGPIN 13 MARKER JESTER 16 SKI
BLASTRACK ROC118 183cm BLASTRACK ELIXIR-E 177cm BLASTRACK ELIXIR-L 171cm
●Comfortable use of the walk mode function
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
Can be used in any situation.
There's no walk mode, so backcountry skiing is limited to 2 hour hikes. Versatile boot for high speed riding on the slopes, parks and powder.
●
Intuition innerwear of the review volume type is the best. In particular, the hold of the heel is high, and the operability is good. The sole is fairly thick, and the toes are made with a little extra room, so you won't hurt your feet when you land on a jump.
①MARKER KING PIN 13
●Five levels of impression
: ★★★☆☆
Reliability: ★★★★☆
use:★★★★★
Lightweight:★★★★★
Operational feeling of climbing mode change:★★★★ ★
Heel lifter operation feeling:★★★★★
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★☆☆
Park: ★★★☆☆
Moguls: ★★★☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
●Boots and skis used with this binding
: DALBELLO KRYPTON 130 TIID SKI/BLASTRACK ROC118
●Usability comment of walk mode function
We think that it is easy to use normally. Simply flip the lever to switch between walk mode and gliding mode.
●Frequently used conditions (time, place, conditions, etc.)
BC & powder is used throughout the season.
●Review
I think that this is the only binding that can be made lighter while maintaining a sense of hold and transmission.
②MARKER JESTER 16
●Five levels of impression
: ★★★★★
Reliability:★★★★★
use:★★★★☆
Lightweight:★★★☆☆
Operational feeling of climbing mode change: Pear
heel lifter Operation feeling: None
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
Park: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★★
Touring: ★★★★ ★
●Boots and skis used with this binding
: DALBELLO KRYPTON 130 TIID SKI/BLASTRACK ROC118
● Comment on the comfort of using the walk mode function
●This is the only option outside of the BC area where you don't need to hike in frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
. Suitable for all conditions.
●Review
Anyway, it is sturdy and the power transmission is wonderful. You don't have to worry about the weight if you're skiing on the slopes.
telemark ski gear review
①BLASTRACK ROC118
Same as freestyle ski review
③BLASTRACK ELIXIR-L
③22 DESIGNS LINX
Same as freestyle ski review
②SCOTT voodoo NTN
●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: ★★★★ ★
● Skis and bindings used with these boots
22designs/LINX 22designs/OUTLAW
BLASTRACK
●Comfortable use of the walk mode function
only a switch of the lever. Depending on the person, some people leave the walk mode even when skating, so they can skating and walking without needing to switch.
● Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
Always use these boots only when telemarking. Suitable for all conditions.
●
Depending on the reviewer, some people may feel that the inner layer is thin, but the shell is extremely easy to use, so if you are concerned about the inner layer, you may want to customize it.
●Five levels of impression
: ★★★★☆
Reliability:★★★★☆Ease
use:★★★★☆
Lightweight feeling:★★★★☆
Operability of climbing mode change:★★★★ ☆
Operation feeling of heel lifter: ★★★★★
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★★☆
Park: ★★★☆☆
Moguls: ★★★☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
Practice on the slopes is necessary until you are comfortable using the walk mode function
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
Used in the BC area. Since it is a pin type NTN, there are many operations, but it is lightweight anyway.
●Review
Second It is important to check on the mountain that the heel is not clogged with snow. If you don't identify the cause quickly, it will come off no matter how many times you wear it.
③22DESIGNS OUTLAW
● 5 levels of impression
Power transmission feeling: ★★★★☆
Reliability: ★★★★★
use: ★★★★★
Lightweight feeling: ★★★☆☆
Operation feeling of climbing mode change: ★★★★ ★
Heel lifter operation feeling:★★★★★
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
Park: ★★★★☆
Moguls: ★★★★★
Touring: ★★★★ ☆
●Comfortable use of the walk mode function You can switch with the comment
stock.
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
Use mainly on the slopes. The toe is not a pin, so you don't have to use it severely, so you can use it easily. You don't have to worry too much about the second heel being clogged with snow.
●Review
step-in is easy. It is sturdy and can be used hard. The spring is also soft, so it is a binding that you can fully enjoy bumps. It has more metal parts than LINX, so it is heavy. If you want to walk long distances, LINX is recommended. Still, though the OUTLAW is also light enough.