Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, while participating in the freeride skiing competition, Koga Hoshino has been filming on the streets and energetically releasing his works every year.
Koga Hoshino 24 years old
Active mainly in Niigata and Yuzawa Town.
He is also an international rider for Faction skis. The videos that he constantly posts on Instagram are highly popular not only in Japan but also overseas. instagram> koga hoshino
Koga Hoshino's setup
Skis: FACTION Mana4 184cm (144-119-137) '22-23 model
Boots: DALBELLO ILMORO 120 '21-22 model
Bindings: MARKER JESTER 16 ID '21-22 model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
ski reviews
FACTION Mana4
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
●Suitable scenes in 5 levels
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
Park: ★★☆☆☆
Moguls: None
Touring: ★★★★★
Frequently used conditions
Powder, uneven ground, all seasons
●Review
It's light, thin and easy to handle, so you can go anywhere. Personally, short turns and long turns are quite comfortable.
boot reviews
DALBELLO ILMORO
●Five levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Lower shell:★★★★☆
Upper:★★★★☆
●Suitable scenes in 5 levels
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
: ★★★★★
Moguls: None
Touring: ★★☆☆☆
Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
Powder, park, free run Any condition
●Review
I like it because it's comfortable to wear, and it's firm and doesn't flutter. I also like the coloring.
binding review
MARKER JESTER 16 ID
● 5 levels of impression
Power transmission feeling: ★★★★★
Reliability: ★★★★★
use: ★★★★★
Light weight feeling: ★★★★☆
Operating feeling of climbing mode change: Pear
heel lifter Operation feeling: None
●Suitable scenes in 5 stages
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
: ★★★★★
Moguls: None
Touring: None
Commonly used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
powder, park anything
●Review
You can trust it in any situation, and the strength of the metal has been increased, so it won't break even after several years of use.
I also like the look of the coloring.