The ski pro shop has been accumulating information over many years, including not only the latest materials every season, but also feedback from users who have actually purchased their products.
In addition, most of the owners and staff are slippers, so they have a wealth of specialized knowledge and experience. As a result, he is adept at evaluating products from multiple perspectives and cross-sectionally comparing numerous brands. Therefore, this time, I was taught skiing with origami by a professional shop connoisseur, saying, "This is absolutely good!" If you're looking to pick up some new skis this season, here are some pointers.
Selected by pro shop connoisseurs, "Definitely this one for this season!"
VECTOR GRIDE | Nadurra
Recommended: Ishii Sports Sapporo West Inter Store
Backcountry skiing produced by Daisuke Sasaki, a mountain guide and professional skier who represents Japan. In particular, while focusing on deep powder in Hokkaido, which is Daisuke Sasaki's main activity, it must have been created by thinking not only about skiing, but also about climbing and skiing in various snow conditions.
Skiing in good condition on the slopes does not necessarily mean skiing in good condition in the backcountry. It is a setting that allows you to fully enjoy the three-dimensional depth of the snow while feeling the buoyancy. Also, riding using the terrain is easy! I'm looking forward to it.
Takanashi
Recommend:
TOYRU VECTOR GLIDE ski, Nadurra is recommended. Skis made by Daisuke Sasaki. I have great expectations for its lightweight, flexible shape and flexible flex!
Recommend: Ishii Sports Niigata store
Skis with a center width of 115mm tend to be thought of as powder-only models, but the Nadurra is not such a run-of-the-mill model.
By adopting SUPER LIGHT CORE and carbon as the core material and adopting a cap structure that eliminates the sidewall, it is a lightweight all-mountain ski. You can fully enjoy the entire snowy mountain with this one machine throughout the season.
By making the top and tail lightweight and supple, you get an outstanding swing balance. The operability at the time of sliding is good, and the lightness in the tree run is wonderful. It is easier to handle when hiking. Of course, the center width is 115mm, so it is very useful for Russell who hikes up.
Although it has a large radius of 24m, it is flexible, so it is possible to bend and turn without relying on side curves. Furthermore, it is easy to slide the skis when turning. It's very important here. The radius isn't small, and the rocker shape isn't too tight either... It's a new model that doesn't look like now, but this is the best!
LINE | BLADE
Odashima
Recommend:
It was by far the most popular at the test ride event held at Mountain shop Niseko 343 The high carving performance and the excellent exit in the second half of the turn are wonderful, and it is possible to make deep turns on the edge. A high evaluation that can be done. There are other voices like this one after another.
The biggest attraction is that you can easily make turns by leaning your body on a board with a shape that has never existed before. A ski that can propose a new way of playing. The top bites in the first half of the turn, the whole bends in the middle of the turn, and the edge on the tail side grips in the second half. Also, it is possible to easily shift the board during the turn. You can freely operate it according to the terrain.
The side curve is tight, so you can step on it firmly without rattling around in hard turns, and you can carve smoothly. I thought that it was weak in stability and speed because it was short, but because it contains metal, there is no problem with stability and speed. Although the top is thick, it is one that can be easily ridden even by those who are not strong. I think that powder can also demonstrate its power. Slope, powder, BC, you can go either.
…… So, my general review is “all-round ski that you can enjoy carving with a new sense of shape and flex ”
Mikiya Tanno
Tanno
Recommend : TRUNKBASE First of all, it is a carving board produced by LINE, a freestyle brand such as powder and park. rice field.
I had a preconceived notion that it would be hard because it looked like a fish bone and had hollow metal inside.
Not to mention the edge grip and stability.
Not only carving, of course, but also powder and park. It is an attractive product that can make new proposals that make the slopes more enjoyable because you can ride with more versatility.
*Let's see the world of BLADE in the video by LINE.
ARMADA | ARV 116 JJ UL
Recommend:
SKI SHOP Vail The deep rocker shape of the top and tail makes the ground surface short and gives good control performance. The 3D shape of the nose and tail makes it easy to enter and exit turns. You can feel the roots of ARMADA, which started with freestyle riders, as you can freely play tricks even in powder.
Despite the wide waist width of 116mm, I think that anyone can enjoy powder regardless of the ease of operation regardless of the thickness, and it can be used in all kinds of burns. In addition, it is lightweight, so it is also recommended for women.
ARMADA | ZERO WHITE WALKER
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COMPASS HOUSE Sammy Carlson's signature model. The 3 sizes are the same as "ARV116JJUL", but the pin Top & Tail is distinctive. By wrapping the lightweight core with carbon, it is light and has a strong repulsion finish. It cuts through powder and has camber that peaks far forward to grip hard surfaces that suddenly appear.
Also supports hard sliding on big mountain. The repulsion is strong, so you can fly firmly even in a natural way, and the stability of the landing is outstanding. It's quite strong, so it's a ski for experts who can't ride like JJ. These are my favorite skis that I've worn for about half the season. The more you wear it, the better it will become.
ICELANTIC｜SABA PRO
Recommend: Bumps Sapporo
rocker, by laying down the board, it grips firmly from the top to the tail. .
It was the ski that most felt the gap between the image before the test ride and the impression after the test ride, and it was very popular.
*Let's take a look at the riding feeling from the video of Tokunori Sasaki, a rider using SABA PRO.
ICELANTIC｜NOMAD105
| D=140-105-130mm | R=17m( 186)
Recommend: SKI SHOP Vail
NOMAD105 adopts the same core as last year,
In terms of functionality, depending on the size, it can be used for a wide range of purposes, from free skiing to powder skiing. The flexible flex expands the image and imagination of skiers as they can play in various ways.
FACTION ｜ AGENT3.0
Recommend:
Ishii Sports Sapporo West Inter Store This is one of the backcountry tour ski category, and it will be the one that will attract the most attention this season for its excellent balance of lightness, running stability, and operability.
Although the side cut is the same as the popular model "DICTATOR 3.0" of the same brand, it has been changed to a lighter core material, and carbon stringers have been adopted instead of the metal seat to strengthen it, making it a tour model full of free riding taste. I'm here. This model is recommended for greedy people who value both slip and lightness.
4FRNT | DEVASTATOR
Wasshi
Recommend: BLACKDIAMOND
This season's Devastator has undergone a full model change while retaining its freeride DNA. The overall impression is that operability on a variety of snow surfaces is enhanced, the feeling of floating is improved, and the sense of stability shines.
Equipped with the new ReflectTec™ with multiple radii values, the top of the board floats more than ever before. You can make sharp turns. Tight tree runs and cliff drops are also good.
The new sidecut has good edge grip like a camber ski, and has increased maneuverability and stability. The ski core is also 10% lighter in combination with carbon fiber. It's a ski that makes you think you can go anywhere with it.
EXTREAM | FUSION 105 RELOAD
Recommend: Ishii Sports Niigata Store
Handmade ski "FUSION105" by Scandinavia's only alpine ski factory. This is a model that has been tuned to EXTREM's standard model "OPINION" and has enhanced responsiveness in grooming burns.
A genuine all-rounder that allows you to ski comfortably and lightly on any slope with highly elastic poplar and a beech core that enhances stability.
The long rocker on the top and the rocker on the tail, which is short but firmly raised, maintain carving performance without sacrificing edge grip. You can also enjoy the well-maintained grooming barn. Don't worry, it has good buoyancy even in deep snow.
Of course, you can't beat the feeling of floating on powder snow when you ski with thicker skis, but this model has the absolute strength of not choosing the snow conditions. It's rare to have powder snow all day long, so if you wear "FUSION105" you can enjoy it even if it's not powder. For those who want to enjoy powder snow using lifts and gondolas, this is it! Some skis have a more floating feeling, some skis have a more carving feel, but this "FUSION105" is just right.
A discerning pro shop fell in love with it and became a distributor: "This brand, this one!"
The pro shop knows and researches various skis in Japan and overseas in order to stock "good things" that match the owner's glasses. In the process, the owner may become a distributor (import sales agency) because he likes it so much that he says, "We handle this!" Let's take a look at the models from two overseas brands that have made us fall in love with their discerning eye.
KYE SHAPES｜NUMINOUS
Flagship model of the brand "KYE SHAPES" launched by Kye Petersen, who became independent from 4FRNT.
Recommend: BLACKDIAMOND
(POW WAVE)
After many years of development and testing with 4FRNT, the new brand "KYE SHAPES" was launched by Kye Petersen in pursuit of more free expression through skiing. Kye was also named the best skier in the world in 2019.
NUMINOUS is the flagship model of KYE SHAPES. The long taper tip and gentle tip curve rocker blended with multiple radius values make for an aggressive yet stable ski.
It is a model that is reminiscent of the KYE series that was made in the past with 4FRNT, and is compatible with various powders, and can smoothly handle turns from sharp edges to slide turns.
*Check out the KYE SHAPES promotional PV!
J SKIS ｜ THE HOTSHOT
L=177, 183, 189cm | D=134-106-124mm
L=177, 183, 189cm | D=134-106-124mm
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J skis, a ski company founded by Jason Levinthal, the founder of Ski Bum Shokai A unique brand that does not wholesale to shops and develops with a business style that completely overturns the industry's common sense of direct sales all over the world.
The new metal ski "THE HOTSHOT" is recommended this season. Limited production of 450 pieces worldwide. There are two types of graphics. It has a wide sweet spot and intuitive handling in all terrains and conditions. Just make a turn and the entire edge, including the rocker top, engages perfectly, giving you a precise feel that responds exactly the way you want it to.
Optimized shape and position to laminate lightweight high-quality aluminum "Tithernal". More power where you need it and lighter where you don't, resulting in a powerful, smooth and stable ski.
*Check out the Nocturnal Daydream introduction video by Ryan Schmies, who collaborated with Nocturnal Daydream collaborator Ryan Schmies on promotional VP for a parody touch by Jason Levinthal.
For the skis you want or are interested in, why not visit the shops they recommended and actually pick up the products or make inquiries?
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I'm sure they'll talk more passionately about its appeal.
Interview cooperation (in alphabetical order of pronunciation):
Ishii Sports Sapporo West Inter store , Ishii Sports Niigata store , COMPASS HOUSE , SKI SHOP Vail , Ski Bum Shokai , TOYRU , TRUNKBASE , BLACKDIAMOND , BUMPS Sapporo , Mountain shop Niseko 343