Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, it is the gear favored by Hidemitsu Okada, who performs various activities such as competitions and filming, mainly in the backcountry.
Hidemitsu Okada 32 years old
Mainly active in the backcountry scene in Hokkaido. JAPAN FREERIDE OPEN 2022 3rd place
Set up by Hidemitsu Okada
Skis: VOLKL REVOLT104 184cm (132-104-122) '22-23 model
Boots: DALBELLO KRYPTON 130 TI ID '22-23 model
Bindings: MARKER DUKE PT16 '22-23 model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
ski reviews
VOLKL REVOLT104
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 situations
REVOLT121 during snowfall above the shins. He uses these skis in all his conditions, BC, piste and everything else.
●Review
The center width is 104mm, and the ride quality is much higher than I imagined. The number 1 point of this board is the depth of the exquisite rocker. In powder, you can create buoyancy and glide without stress. Furthermore, butter tricks are easier. Don't worry, the depth of the rocker won't cause flapping when gliding. It's one of my favorite skis. The mounting position of the binding is recommended.
boot reviews
DALBELLO KRYPTON 130TI ID
●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 conditions (time, place, conditions, etc.)
I never ski outside of these boots. I use it in all situations.
●Review
Powerful riding without hesitation. The thermoformable liner is perfect for fit and warmth. I think it's the strongest freeride boot that can be used with tech bindings.
binding review
MARKER DUKE PT16
● 5 levels of impression
Power transmission feeling: ★★★★★
Reliability: ★★★★★
use: ★★★★ ☆
Lightweight feeling: ★★★☆☆
Operating 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
Of course, the KINGPIN model, which is more specialized for hiking, can change modes more quickly, but I have never felt stressed when putting on and taking off the toepiece even with DUKE PT. There is almost no worry about snow clogging.
●Frequently used situations (time, location, conditions, etc.)
I use the DUKE PT when I mainly do tricks or when I need a strong hold on hard snow.
●Review
Climbing has the comfort of tech binding, and gliding has the best gliding feeling like JESTER.