Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, it is the favorite skis, boots, and bindings of Kosuke Kusakari, who is active mainly in Okumino.
Kosuke Kusakari Age 32
While working as a ski advisor at the Himalayas Main Building in Gifu, he is transmitting park riding mainly on Instagram from the Okumino area.
Instagram: @kosk_k
Kosuke Kusakari's setup
Skis: ON3P MAGNUS 90 176cm (116-90-114) '21-22 model
Boots: GEN FACTORY FUTURE 85 '22-23 model
Bindings: LOOK P14 GW '22-23 model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
ski reviews
ON3P MAGNUS 90
●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: None
●Frequently used situations
Used in the park throughout one season.
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The deep rocker with high degree of freedom and the light swing weight of the bamboo core are attractive. The top-to-tail carbon sheet provides high repulsion and pop. It is very durable, and even after one season of hard park riding, there is almost no peeling or edge cracking. A model that is sure to be suitable for those who place emphasis on park rides.
As for the length, I chose 176 cm from last season. It's a little longer at +11cm tall, but I feel that ON3P, which has a deeper rocker range, has a slightly longer length and a better balance between rocker and camber.
boot reviews
GEN FACTORY FUTURE 85
●Five levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Lower shell:★★★★☆
Upper:★★☆☆☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★☆☆
Grooming: ★★★☆☆
Hard pack: ★★☆☆☆
Park: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: None
●Situation where you use it often (time, place, condition, etc.)
Used for park rides throughout the season.
●Review
Boots for park rides that combine different materials to achieve both cushioning and power transmission.
Adopting a natural angle specialized for freestyle, it is possible to move instantaneously and twist, making it easy to create a style. The wire buckle, which has been in use since last year, has no partial stress when tightened, and wraps around the foot neatly. Perfect for park rides where fit and flexibility are required. The upper is soft and easy to put your shin in, so it is also recommended for park beginners. Own professional model who will be in the third season this term.
binding review
LOOK PIVOT14 GW
●Five levels of impression
Power transmission feeling:★★★★☆
Reliability:★★★★★
use:★★★★★
Lightweight feeling:★★★☆☆
Operation feeling of climbing mode change:No
Heel lifter Operation feeling: None
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★★☆
Park: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★★
Touring: None
●Frequently used situations (time, location, conditions, etc.)
Used in the park throughout the season.
●Review
A highly reliable binding that does its job well and does not release by mistake, but will release when a dangerous twist is added.
Although the heel piece is relatively heavy, it is difficult to feel the weight because the center of gravity is close to the heel. It is highly durable and will not break even after years of use.
