Let's talk about the impressions of the favorite gear that riders used this winter.
This time, it is the gear that Tokunori Sasaki, who is an executive advisor of ICELANTICSKI JAPAN, uses regularly.
Tokunori Sasaki 48 years old
Professional skier from Hokkaido.
A legend skier whose unique style and techniques are respected even by active competitors. He is currently judging international competitions such as FWQ and also producing parks. His favorite areas are Niseko Grand Hirafu, Kiroro Resort, and Sapporo Teine Highland. Instagram: @yoshimichi_sasaki
Set up by Yoshimichi Sasaki
Ski ①: ICELANTICSKI SABAPRO 117 187cm (147-117-137) '22-23 model
ski ②: ICELANTICSKI NOMAD 105 176cm (140-105-130) '22-23 model
ski ③: ICELANTICSKI PIONEER86 176cm (121-86-108) '22-23 model
boots: GEN FACTORY ZEROWORKS 100 (not for sale) '22-23 model
bindings: Manufacturer and model name unknown Release value set at 10
Ratings and reviews for each gear
Ski ① Review
ICELANTICSKI SABAPRO 117
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: ★★☆☆ ☆
Frequently used conditions
Deep powder on mellow slopes in extreme cold
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Full rocker skis that are often shunned by reviews.
SABAPRO has less fluttering of the top tail peculiar to full rocker and less edge grip loss. The reason is that "Reflective Rocker" allows the rail to stand on the snow surface at an early timing. Of course it is good to run in powder, but I would like you to carve the grooming. Just by setting up the rails, you can ski as smoothly as if you were on a "roller coaster".
Ski ② Review
ICELANTICSKI NOMAD105
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ☆
●Frequently used
ski slopes, side country, parks, bumps All skis except deep powder.
It is the flagship model of ICELANTICSKI and has excellent balance in any situation.
●Review
The NOMAD105 is our flagship model, and if you try this ski, you'll know what kind of ski ICELANTICSKI is making.
The flex feels stiff to the touch, but when it starts to slide, it becomes moist and conveys information from the snow surface.
Although the thickness of the top and tail may be a concern when you look at it, when you try to turn it, the rail bites quickly and turns smoothly. In addition, the camber in the center is firm, so you can plunge into turns with confidence in any condition.
Ski ③ Review
ICELANTICSKI PIONEER86
●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 conditions
Slope carving and bumps on days when the park is not entered.
●Review
ICELANTICSKI has the thinnest center.
Carving on the slopes is completely different from other models, and it is a "cutting" ski that allows you to comfortably turn from large to small turns.
It is also suitable for use on bumps, and it is in good condition both in a straight line and in a turn.
The 96 and 109 with wide center widths are great for powder runs in the backcountry as well as on the slopes.
boot reviews
GEN FACTORY ZERO WORKS 100
●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.)
Used in all of the above conditions. I'm a skier and don't have a hobby of mountaineering, so I mostly use it at ski resorts and side country.
●Review
Freestyle ski boots have a one-piece construction where the two-piece upper and lower are fixed with rivets.
Severe ski boots that respond to small movements and weight shifts, and the lowered toe footbed enables quick control of the ski top.
I've been wearing these boots for 27 years, so I can't ski with other boots.
binding review
●Five levels of impression
: ★★★☆☆
Reliability: ★★★☆☆
Comfort: ★★★☆☆ Lightness
: ★★☆☆☆
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★☆☆
Grooming: ★★★☆☆
Hard pack: ★★★
★★★☆☆
Moguls: ★★★☆☆
Touring: None
●Situation that is frequently used (time, place, condition, etc.)
All conditions.
●Review
Since it uses BIN that can be obtained cheaply, there is no commitment to the manufacturer.
If there is a skier who understands the difference in BIN, it is a ski god level. I don't know the difference.