Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, it is the favorite gear of Katsuno Tenran, who travels around the world to compete in the FWQ stage of the Freeride World Tour.
Tenran Katsuno Age 21
After ski school, moguls, and slopestyle, he started freeriding. He competes in FWT and is currently competing in European competitions to win. He also works as an engineer. He also handles the brand toki
Katsuno Tenran setup
Ski ①: SALOMON QST Blank 112 186cm (138-112-127) '21-22 model
Ski ②: SALOMON QST 106 189cm (138-106-127) '22-23 model
Boots ①: SALOMON S/Max130 '21-22 Model
Boots ②: SALOMON Shift pro130 '21-22 Model
Binding ①: SALOMON STH16 '22-23 Model
Binding ②: SALOMON SHFT MNC 13 '22-23 Model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
ski reviews
①SALOMON QST Blank112
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: ★★★☆ ☆
●Frequently used situations
Used in all seasons. Used in powder, hardpack and park.
●Review
In a nutshell, there is a sense of security that this board will be fine. Even overseas, I have many opportunities to skate quite hard, but I don't feel uneasy about the board. Since the grip of the foot is stable, there is a lot of feeling of catching the snow surface, and the operability increases. Since the wide point of the nose top is slightly forward, it takes a short time to catch the snow surface, so you can react quickly. The nose and tail are not too hard, so it's easy to do butter tricks. In particular, the nose butter is easy to do because the wide point is in front of you, so you can apply pressure over a wider range. I don't really care about skating in the park. A switch is also possible. The turns are fun, the butter type can be done, and the freeride can be attacked. Of course, it is recommended for those who want to ski hard from powder to hard burn. In addition, it is recommended for those who like grooming because the board cuts so much that it is hard to believe that the center is 112mm.
②SALOMON QST106
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: ★★★☆ ☆
●Frequently used situations
Used in all seasons. Used in powder, hardpack and park.
●It's thinner and lighter than Review
Blank, making it easier to move around.
106 is recommended for hardpack. Blank powder.
boot reviews
①SALOMON S/Max130
●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.)
All seasons. In the backcountry, I use it properly with shift pro130 depending on the purpose. From powder to freeride, park and competition.
●Review
Personally, 130 flex is just right for handling Blank112. It's not too stiff, but it's easy to move in parks and butters, and you don't need to use extra power. Recommended for those who have power and who ski with hard charging.
①SALOMON Shift pro130
●Five levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Lower shell: ★★★☆☆
Upper: ★★☆☆☆
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★
★★★★☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
●Usability of walk mode function
Because Shift Pro 130 is light, there is characteristic that it is hard to be tired even in long distance. The buckles are lightly made for walk mode, and the buckles are prepared for walk mode, so it is easy to walk.
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
All seasons. In the backcountry, I use it properly with shift pro130 depending on the purpose. From powder to freeride, park and competition.
●Review
It is an impression that everything from the slope to the backcountry is supported. It can also be used for jumping, and I think it is a versatile boot that can be used in all situations.
binding review
①SALOMON SHFT MNC 13
5 levels of impression
: Power transmission feeling: ★★★☆☆
Reliability: ★★★☆☆
use: ★★★★☆
Lightweight feeling: ★★★★★
Operation feeling of climbing mode change: Easy
heel lifter Operation feeling: easy
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★☆☆
: ★★★☆☆
Moguls: ★★☆☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
●Comfortable use of the walk mode function Suitable
for both types of users who emphasize sliding and flying. It's light so you won't get tired even for a long time. It is easy to switch between modes with a simple operation. It is a very convenient binding because it can be used for both sliding and flying.
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
Used in all seasons. Used in powder, hardpack and park.
●Review
This binding is suitable for a wide range of situations, as it can be used for jumping and butter movement. It is possible to slide in almost all situations with bindings and one set of boots.
②SALOMON STH16
5 levels of impression
: Power transmission feeling: ★★★★★
Reliability: ★★★★★
use: ★★★★★
Lightweight feeling: ★★★☆☆
Operating feeling of climbing mode change: Pear
heel lifter Operation feeling: None
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
Park: ★★★★☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★★★☆ ☆
●Comfortable use of the walk mode function The
binding itself is made very lightweight, so you can walk lightly on snowy mountains.
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
Used in all seasons. Used in powder, hardpack and park.
●Review
You can rest assured that the bindings fit your boots.
There are few false releases, so there is a great sense of security. My favorite is that it doesn't hurt to land when you cliff jump. After that, even if you land on the back seat, you can rest assured that it will not stick into your buttocks. It has an aggressive mode and a progressive mode, and I usually skate in the progressive mode. This binding is also recommended for those who want a good fit when wearing bindings.