Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, it is Nagano-based Eigo Higuchi's favorite skis, boots, and bindings.
Eigo Higuchi 21-year-old
slopestyle former Japan national team.
After retiring from competition, he continues to ski in parks and backcountry ski fields all over Japan. Instagram: @eigorian2
Setup by Eigo Higuchi
Skis: ARMADA STRANGER 172cm (138-100-120) '21-22 model
Boots: ATOMIC REDSTER STI 130 '21-22 model
Bindings: ARMADA WARDEN 13 Release value 10 used '20-21 model
Rating of each gear
ski reviews
ARMADA STRANGER
●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
All seasons. Deep powder, not used in BC
●Review
Nose is about the same thickness as JJ, so powder doesn't sink the top. The recommended mounting position is quite behind, so it floats with powder. Still, the RADIUS is 15.2, so carving feels so good that I don't think it's a freestyle board. The board itself is soft and very easy to do. For me, skiing has become even more fun with this board. I would recommend 172 as the length.
boot reviews
ATOMIC REDSTER STI 130
●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. not used in BC
●Review
These racing boots feel great on your feet. The reaction when turning is good and the turn becomes fun. The flex is also stiff, so you can attack with confidence even on rough roads. I personally like the color as well.
binding review
ARMADA WARDEN 13
●Five levels of impression
: ★★★★☆
Reliability:★★★★☆
use:★★★☆☆Lightness
:★★★☆☆
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★★
★★★★☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
●Situation where you often use it (time, place, condition, etc.)
Used outside of BC.
●Review
Sturdy and won't break no matter what. You can slide without worrying about erroneous release.