Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, it is the gear that Tsuyoshi Kodama, who is active as a professional skier and travels all over the world, loves.
Tsuyoshi Kodama 47 years old
Not only in Japan, but also in polar regions, high altitudes, and remote areas.
The goal of lifelong skiing is to ski to every corner of the world. He has launched a project called Ride The Earth, has traveled to snowy mountains around the world, and has published a collection of photographs. instagram > skiertake0728
Tsuyoshi Kodama's setup
Skis: ATOMIC BACKLAND117 191cm (141.5-117-130.5) '22-23 model
Boots: ATOMIC HAWX PRIME XTD 130 '22-23 model
Bindings: ATOMIC SHIFT MNC13 '22-23 model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
ski reviews
ATOMIC BACKLAND117
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: ★★★★ ★
Commonly used conditions
Season: January to mid-March
Places (slopes, courses, ski resorts, mountains, etc.) General backcountry
conditions: powder, wet snow, crust, etc.
●Review
Features: Backcountry flagship model boasting maximum buoyancy and running performance in Atomic.
Maneuverability: The ski is not difficult because it is easy to control the top and has good operability.
Ride: The ski runs with tension from the center to the tail, so it's a ride that experts like.
Weight: It's very light and works great for backcountry touring.
What I Like: Light on hikes, buoyant in powder, and versatile in snow conditions, I absolutely trust them, especially in the backcountry.
boot reviews
Atomic HAWX PRIME XTD 130
●Five levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Lower shell:★★★★☆
Upper:★★★★☆
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★
★★★★☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★★★★ ☆
●Comfortable use of the walk mode function
Operability: ★★★★★
Ease of walking (range of motion): ★★★☆☆
Frequently used conditions (time, location, conditions, etc.)
Season: December to April
Location (slopes, courses, ski resorts, mountains, etc.) BC
conditions other than ski resorts and long touring (5 hours or more hiking): Not selected
●Review
Features: This model maximizes the gliding performance of the ski while also adding a climbing function.
Operation: Simple and easy to use, such as walk mode, and the clever buckle makes it useful for BC.
Ride: Rigid yet supple.
You can concentrate 100% on your skating. Feeling of weight: It is a little heavy among dual-use boots.
Comfortable to wear: The fit of the inner is wonderful, and once you wear it, you will be addicted to it.
Others such as graphics: A cool design with black as the main color.
I really like it. Favorite points: Anyway, the fit is good, there is rigidity, and the gliding performance will impress the experts. I'm just impressed that the combined shoes have come this far.
binding review
ATOMIC SHIFT MNC13
● 5 levels of impression
: ★★★★★
Reliability: ★★★★★
use
: ★★★★☆
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
It works differently from other tour bindings, so it takes some getting used to, but the operation is simple and easy.
Although there is only one level of climbing support, it is just the right height for climbing at an angle that is less tiring, so I think it is simple and easy to use. Operability: ★★★★☆
Ease of walking (range of motion): ★★★★☆
Frequently used conditions (time, location, conditions, etc.)
Season: November to April
Places (slopes, courses, ski resorts, mountain areas, etc.) All skis except for super long ruling BC
Condition: Almighty
●Review
features: BC bindings that can demonstrate 100% performance of skis and boots.
quality with high safety : Stability comparable to alpine bindings.
The slopes are also fun because they bring out the performance of the skis. Weight: It's not super lightweight, but it's a level that can be used with almost all BCs.
Fitting: It is easy to put on and take off, and it is less likely to be accidentally released, making it an excellent binding.
Others such as graphics: The coloring is simple and the form is beautiful.
What we love: A backcountry binding that lets you focus 100% on the ride.
I can't wear anything else now.