Skier: Masahiro Yamaki Photo: Key Sato
Among the skis favored by riders, we selected a fat ski with a waist width of 110 to 120 mm, which was highly praised for its excellent performance on powder skiing. Ride quality was categorized based on numbers expressing the impression of hardness of the nose, center, and tail in five stages. The characteristic of fat skis with [moderate hardness] gathered here is "good balance". Let the riders know more about the ride and how it works.
BLIZZARD | Hustle 11
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★☆☆
: ★★★☆☆
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
●Review
BLIZZARD's HUSTLE is a combination of a lightweight ski that is just light and a ski that is strong and heavy. In addition to being light, the swing balance when worn on the foot is perfect.
●Frequently used situations
Mainly used for powder skiing involving ascents. The season is from the start of the season to the big slopes in spring. Because of its high all-around degree, it can be used for a long season.
[Reviewer]
Masahiro Yamaki Age: 46
An all-condition and all-area skier who lives in Sapporo but wants to go anywhere in Japan, including ski resorts, satoyama, and mountainous areas. New Ski Style , which was launched due to the corona disaster, is hotly excited among fans.
FACTION｜Mana4
●Suitable scenes in 5 levels
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★★
Park: ★★☆☆☆
Moguls: None
Touring: ★★★★★
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
●Review
It's light, thin and easy to handle, so you can go anywhere. Personally, short turns and long turns are quite comfortable.
Frequently used conditions
Powder, uneven ground, all seasons
[Reviewer]
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
LINE｜VISION 118
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★☆☆
park: ★★☆☆☆
Moguls: ★☆☆☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
●Review
It's a fat ski, but it's very light.
In addition, the nose floats well and is easy to handle. There are many skis that lose their sense of stability when they seek lightness, but by mixing carbon and glass fiber, they maintain their sense of stability without losing their sense of stability. Recommended for skiers who value gliding performance and are looking for lightness. I like the overall balance.
●Frequently used situations Often used
from the first half of the season to the high season. Although it is slippery on the slopes, there are mainly many non-compressed snow slopes.
[Reviewer]
Mikiya Tanno 37 years old
When he was in his twenties, he was engaged in photography activities for TLSP while competing in domestic and international free ski scene contests.
After that, he switched to halfpipe competition and competed in the World Cup and World Championships. Currently, we are expanding the field to the backcountry and doing photography activities.
In 2013, he launched the ski shop TRUNKBASE, and in order to convey the fun and charm of skiing, he is working hard every day to manage the shop and his own skiing activities.
Instagram: @mikiyatanno84
VECTOR GLIDE ｜GENIUS Narrow
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★☆☆☆
Park: ★☆☆☆☆
Moguls: ★★☆☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
●Review
The waist width is 115mm, but unlike its appearance, it gives you a sense of security that comes from its stability.
The turn taste is supple as if to guide you, and from the top rocker shape, the turn starts smoothly, and you can enjoy a moderate sense of stability until the latter half of the turn, leading you to a blissful turn. It is characterized by smooth movement that is more straightforward than it looks.It is characterized by the fact that you can feel the floating feeling under your feet, so you can connect to the next turn on the entire sliding surface.
When the first snow of the season is right in front of you, do you ever feel uneasy about whether you can ski?
The Genius Narrow does not have stability or anxiety such as whether it will slip or fall when it starts to slide. Not too light, just the right weight for slipping. It has good running performance when sliding, and you don't have to worry about the weight when climbing.
●Frequently used situation
Season: From November to April.
Slope, sidecountry, backcountry. Almost all used in snow quality other than ice burn. Gentle slopes to steep slopes, anywhere slopes, off-piste courses, ski resorts, BC mountain range, etc.
[Reviewer]
Ayano Suzuki 42 years old
Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1980.
She has made a name for herself in alpine skiing since junior high school, and has swept junior titles such as winning the Junior Olympics and World Junior Championships. win the category. She joined the All Japan National Team, and she competed all over the world, including FIS races and European Cups. After that, she worked as an office worker at a general company, but regained her passion for skiing, and she began to walk the path of a professional skier again as an adventure skier and basic skier. Instagram: @ayanosuzuki.hokkaido
VECTOR GLIDE | INTIMACY
●Five levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★★★☆
Park: ★★★★★
Moguls: ★★★★☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
●Review
Features: There are two sizes available, 188cm/140-110-130 and 180cm/137-106-120, both of which have a supple flex created by NaturalWood & G-FRP, and can be enjoyed by anyone from beginners to experts.
Operation: Nose and tail rocker with firm vents. The entry into the turn is smooth, and the shape makes it easy to bend, so the exit in the second half of the turn is also smooth. The intention of the rider is easy to convey, and it can be operated without discomfort.
Ride: Contrary to its freestyle image, the Gloombahn is capable of aggressive carving. It has enough buoyancy in powder snow and has elements that can be played in the park, so you can smoothly adapt to a wide variety of terrain in the backcountry.
Weight: The weight of the main body is not light, but on the contrary, it has a sense of stability and there is no flapping that is unique to the rocker shape.
I think that the binding is selected according to the purpose of use, but if possible, I would like you to choose the separate type and maximize the flex of the board. Favorite point: Intimacy An all-rounder that can be enjoyed by anyone, just like the origin of the name, "intimacy".
Exquisite balance and well-thought-out shape expand the idea of enjoying skiing. Since I got it in February this season, I've only used Intimacy, which is proof that it can be used in all situations.
Frequently used conditions
Season: All seasons
Location (slopes, courses, ski resorts, mountain ranges, etc.) Ski resorts around Asahikawa & Daisetsuzan mountain range
Conditions: All conditions, from grooming to powder snow
Makoto Asakawa 47 years old
Born in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. He is still a skier active mainly in Asahikawa.
instagram> makotoasakawa
VECTOR GLIDE｜INTIMACY SE
5 levels of suitable scenes
Powder: ★★★★☆
Grooming: ★★★★☆
Hard pack: ★★★★☆
: ★★★★☆
Moguls: ★★★☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ☆
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
●Review
While it has a sense of stability, its excellent maneuverability is attractive. The performance that can be operated according to the intended image allows for a wide range of sliding, such as carving firmly and sliding depending on the situation. Especially since the binding position is closer to the center, you can hardly feel the weight when swinging. I especially like the stickiness and suppleness of the rocker in the nose and tail.
Frequently used situations
Time: All seasons
Location (slopes, courses, ski resorts, mountain areas, etc.): All
Conditions: All
[Reviewer]
Hisashi Endo 32 years old
Freestyle ski mogul former representative of Japan.
He currently manages a sports facility and coaches the Japanese mogul team. Aim for smooth riding.
Instagram: @shoendo7
VÖLKL ｜REVOLT 104
●Choose suitable scenes in 5 steps
Powder: ★★★★★
Grooming: ★★★★★
Hard pack: ★★☆☆☆
: ★★☆☆☆
Moguls: ★☆☆☆☆
Touring: ★★★★ ★
5 levels of impression of hardness (★1=soft←→★5=hard)
Nose: ★★★☆☆
Center: ★★★★☆
Tail: ★★★☆☆
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Ratio of review effective edge length is the lowest among VOLKL's twin tip series, so handling during gliding is very light. It's best to use it for powder or free run, but it's long, thick, and has good graphics, so I use it at the park even though I put a lot of emphasis on its appearance. While saying that, I recommend people who have a high ratio of free runs and powder.
●Frequently used situations
If I had to take only one on the slopes when I was free running or skiing evenly in the park, I would definitely take the REVOLT104. Of course powder ◎
[Reviewer]
Takumi Toyama 36 years old
Coaching mainly park riding. This setup is also an impression of the gear with a view to tricking in the park.
