A well-balanced setup that shows off the individuality of the boards, boots, and metal fittings | 2023 Ski Gear Review | VECTOR GLIDE, OMNIS, MARKER | Ayano Suzuki

I'll be using it more often this season, whether there's snow or not, on the slopes, off-piste, or in pack country.The length, thickness, and response are just right for me, and I can make sharp turns and slides, and the metal fittings are perfect. The strength and hike are smooth.

The boots are not dual-purpose boots, so they are heavy, but the feel of slipping, the ease of transmitting force, the sense of security with the metal fittings, and the balance of the board, metal fittings, and boots make this a set up that makes it easy to feel confident anywhere and express your individuality.

I'm still maintaining my strength and power, so I'm not using hike mode or lightweight ski boots. This is because the purpose is ``sliding purpose''. Overall, I used a heavier setup compared to the current lightweight setup.

The advantage of being lightweight is that it is easier to hike and it is easier to conserve physical strength. The downside I feel is that because it is light, it reduces the stability of your feet. Hard places are places where it is easy for your feet to escape. The advantage of the weight is that it feels stable and secure in a wide range of snow conditions, steep slopes, and even hard snow. The contact between the snow and the whole foot feels like manual, so you can always challenge your own performance and easily control the slide. It's just heavy lol

I have used the shells of dual-purpose boots depending on the purpose, but as someone who grew up competing in alpine skiing for a long time, I really value the interaction with the snow surface that can be obtained from the feet of the boots. There were many occasions where I used a wide range of materials, including boots made of the same plastic material that caused power to escape, and boots that were too strong. Therefore, ``boots...for this purpose, we need this level of strength, tenacity, lateral movement, and a position where the sole of the foot rests.'' Board... This width and length, the feeling of repulsion, the front and back strength of the top and tail, the overall balance between the boots, metal fittings, and board, strength and movement, and the movement of shifting from side to side with good balance. Boots...I choose a binding that has such weight, strength, and a sense of unity between the board and the boots that allows for easy movement of the board.

I choose the one that brings out my maximum physical movement performance. As long as I'm not too strong and can perform at about 70% in all situations, I feel more relaxed and enjoy the challenge of giving 100%. By doing so, you will feel a sense of unity with the tool, and you will feel more stable and secure than ever before, and you will also have more leeway, so you will have the benefit of being able to control your freedom through movement.

Strength, smoothness, sharpness, ease of matching, and the freedom to create your own ski flavor.

In the case of Vectorglide, if you can ride 105mm with other brands, even Vectorglide's 110~115mm will feel like the thickness of other brands' 105mm. It's not just that it's thick, I feel that it's the movement that comes from the overall balance of the board itself and the carefulness of the tool making.

All Vectorglide types have different tastes depending on the length, binding type, and boots you use. So it's fun, you can ride it for a long time, and it's yours! I think you'll grow attached to it and it will become a cherished piece of equipment.

At first, I was shocked to see that these sliding tools not only looked cool, but also had a very high level of perfection inside. This is a brand that we recommend people who want to create their own snow life story to ride at least once in their lives, rather than just choosing one because it's trendy!

Freedom of operation, smoothness, and strength in turns.

Since there is no walk mode, the range of movement forward and backward is not fixed and you can freely find your own turn position.
As a result, the quality of the turn arc changes according to the situation and the snow, allowing you to clearly feel the stickiness and instantly capture the reaction to the board, allowing you to feel the snow surface directly. Therefore, the operation is fluid and smooth. Of course they are heavier than tour boots, but they will give you the best performance when sliding.

white collar. Simple logo.

For those who like powder riding. Considering the ease of turning in powder, the unique response, and the uninterrupted smoothness, these boots are a must-have. I feel that without these boots I won't be able to perform at my best in powder.

Just right for my weight and power. For those of me who don't use walk mode (pins can be used) boots, this tour binding has the perfect weight to prevent slipping, and I also like how simple and easy it is to handle. It doesn't come off strangely. You can ski with peace of mind and confidence.

Every year, for some reason, the colors go well with the boards and boots.

People who value the feeling of sliding. People who don't like the metal fittings opening at odd times. People who want to freely expand the range of their skating performance. People with boots that don't have walk mode or can't use pins.

Brand recommended position. This is because the board has a high degree of perfection. Even if you are the type of rider who rarely finds it difficult to ride, you can easily improve your skating technique and adaptability by adapting your gliding to that.