Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, based on Niseko, it is the favorite gear of Gen Sasaki, who is active in a wide range of scenes such as parks and free rides.
Gen Sasaki 26 years old
Using his experience running around the mountains of Niseko since he was young, he was selected as a freestyle skier of Japan and has competed both domestically and internationally. After that, he turned to freeride ski competition and is active. Throughout the year, he runs an inn at "Bongo Square" at the foot of Niseko.
Gen Sasaki's setup
Skis: ATOMIC BENT 110 180cm (133mm_110mm_124mm) '22-23 model
Boots: ATOMIC HAWX ULTRAXTD 130 '21-22 model
Bindings: ATOMIC SHIFT 13 MNC '21-22 model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
ski reviews
atomic bent 110
●Five 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
Mainly used in the high season (December, January, February) when there is plenty of powder snow and when the snow is so loose that the skis sink, and it is used in the side country and back country. I use it in parks sometimes.
●Review
It gives the impression that it is a ski for freestyle movement in the powder rather than a ski for skiing on powder. The skis are very light and easy to handle and follow your movements instantly. It's thinner than the BENT120, making fine movements easier. It is a recommended ski for those who have just started freeriding.
boot reviews
ATOMIC HAWX ULTRAXTD 130
●Five levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Lower shell:★★★★☆
Upper:★★★☆☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★
★★☆☆☆
Moguls: ★★☆☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
●Usability of walk mode function
Switching is completed in an instant and is very easy to use.
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
Regardless of the time, use when climbing and sliding.
●Review
I used boots with a walk mode for the first time, but I was surprised at how easy it was to walk.
Not only is it easy to walk when climbing, but it is also very easy to walk in parking lots. This boot is recommended for those who want to use a solid boot for both sliding and climbing.
binding review
ATOMIC SHIFT 13 MNC
● 5 levels of impression
: ★★★★ ☆
Reliability: ★★★★★
use: ★★★★★
Lightweight: ★★★★★
Operational feeling of climbing mode change: ★★★★ ★
Heel lifter operation feeling:★★★★★
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★
Hard pack: ★★☆☆☆
park: ★★☆☆☆
Moguls: ★★☆☆☆
Touring: ★★★★★
●Comfortable use of the walk mode function Comments
Switching from sliding mode to walking mode and vice versa is very easy and easy to use.
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
Regardless of the time, use when climbing and sliding.
●Review
I used SHIFT BINDING for the first time, but I was surprised at how easy it was to use.
Anyone can operate it easily. When switching between modes, it may be difficult to switch due to snow clogging, but if you remove the clogged snow, there is no problem. Before using it, I was worried that it would come off easily, but I tried it on a deep powder day and did a big jump and it didn't come off on landing. More reliable than you think. Recommended for those who want to use something that is solid for both sliding and climbing.