Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, it is the gear favored by Shunsuke Uemura, who is active in all genres, mainly in Hakuba.
Shunsuke Uemura 36 years old
Based in Hakuba, he is a skier who is not bound by genre, such as powder, terrain play, park, and occasionally participate in alpine races.
He considers the entire slope to be a playground, and he always skis freely while imagining cool skiing. He also judges and coaches events. Instagram: @syunpimk
Set up by Shunsuke Uemura
Ski ①: Riot Skis IMK 178cm (130-100-130) '22-23 model
Ski ②: Riot Skis cypher 172cm (128-97-121) '22-23 model
Boots: LANGE RX110 '21-22 model
Binding: Marker Jester16 set with release value 9 '19-20 model
Ratings and reviews for each gear
Ski review ①
Riot Skis IMK
5 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 conditions
in all places (on the slopes) from in-season to out-of-season regardless of conditions.
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It is a board that you can enjoy all the slopes with one review.
I think that it is quite light for the shape of the board. (178cm and 3600g) I don't really care about flapping even at high speed, it doesn't slip easily even if I knock it down on a hard barn and turn it, and it's easy to use in the park.
The situation changes depending on the course on the slopes, and if you ski from the top, it's a board that you can enjoy all of them, such as powder, flat, terrain, park, etc.
It may feel unsatisfactory if you stick to it because there are no specialized situations, but it is recommended for those who simply want to enjoy free running comfortably on the slopes.
Ski review ②
Riot Skis cypher
●Five 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
From the spring season to the out-of-season. Used in parks and terrain play.
●Review
Overall, this board is very soft and light, so it is specialized for butter tricks, grouts, and jibs.
Because it is very soft, you may feel that the board will shift if you step on it firmly and knock it down.
Because it is a board that is good at slipping, it is less likely to get caught and you can easily do nose and tail presses, and it is easy to enter the jib while doing a butter trick.
Recently, I think that jibbers are increasing among skiers, so it is also recommended for those who like jibs. Of course, I feel that it is also ideal for those who like soft boards and those who want to press their body down.
boot reviews
LANGE RX110
●Five levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Lower shell:★★★★☆
Upper:★★★★☆
●Suitable scenes in 5 stages
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★★
Touring: None
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
from in-season to out-of-season.
I think I'm in good shape in all situations where I skate.
●Review
The most shocking thing was that I could feel the feeling of stepping on a coin while wearing boots.
The inner is wide and the width is wide, but it is very comfortable to wear.
It is my favorite because it is just right for my riding without being crushed even when I push it down and turn.
binding review
Marker Jester16
●Five levels of impression
Power transmission:★★★★★
Reliability:★★★★★
use:★★★★★
Lightweight:★★★★☆
Operational feeling of climbing mode change: No
Heel lifter Operation feeling: None
●Suitable scenes in 5 stages
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★★
Touring: None
●Frequently used situations (time, place, conditions, etc.)
from in-season to out-of-season.
I use it in every situation and every place I skate.
●Review
It's a sense of reliability, visuals, and security that you can't change even once since you started free skiing. The swing weight is excellent and there are almost no false releases, so there is a great sense of security.