[New Project] Kenji Kono will diagnose your skiing in "Ski Doctor" and is looking for skiing problems

"Why does that person's skiing look so cool?" "Why is it that my board never moves when it comes to powder?"

The answer may not be found through trial and error alone

Kenji Kono, a professional skier who combines precise techniques cultivated through competition with experience skiing down numerous big mountains, will analyze videos of your skiing from a professional perspective. This is the start of a new project that will unravel the "shortest route" to improvement and "what makes you look cool."

Rather than one-sided "how-to" advice, we provide solutions that are tailored to your concerns

The goal of this project is not to provide a set how-to guide, but rather to have Kenji Kono carefully analyze each person's skating and provide practical advice, from identifying issues to suggesting specific drills

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Kenji Kono

Born in 1983 in Nozawa Onsen, Nagano Prefecture. He was immersed in alpine skiing from an early age and competed around the world as a ski cross World Cup athlete for 12 years. He has also competed in the X-Games twice. He runs accommodation and restaurants in Nozawa Onsen

Application requirements

"I lose speed in deep snow," "I can't make a nice arc," "People say my skiing is too hard"...
Why not share these concerns with Kono Kenji? This project is looking for videos of your skiing. Selected videos will be personally analyzed and explained by Kono Kenji in this series.

1. Categories of problems to be covered

• POWDER & 3D: Control in deep snow, impressive movements on terrain, buoyancy control, etc.
• SPEED & CONTROL: Stability on rough slopes, position at high speeds, etc.
• STYLE: Eliminating stiffness in your form, learning to look professional, etc.

2. Contents of the submission

• Skating video: Approximately 15-30 seconds (filmed horizontally, showing the whole body, clearly showing the problem areas, multiple files allowed)
• Profile: Name (nickname acceptable), gender, age, skiing experience (years, genre, level, etc.)
• Gear used: Model names of skis, bindings, and boots
• Specific problem: Clarify the problem you want to solve (e.g., leaning backward on steep slopes, etc.)

3. How to apply

• Official LINE account: Add STEEP as a friend and send the above details in the chat screen.
  *Please send the video as a "file."

Add via QR code

How to save and send videos to "Files"

For iPhone (iOS)

STEP

Open the Photos app and select the video you want to send

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 Tap the "Share button (up arrow icon)" at the bottom left of the screen

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Scroll down the menu and tap "Save to Files"

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Select the destination folder (such as "On This iPhone" or "iCloud Drive") and tap "Save" in the upper right corner to complete the process

How to send to the official LINE account (common)

STEP

Add the "STEEP" official LINE account as a friend

Add via QR code

STEP

On the chat screen, tap "+" and then "File" to send the video

*When sending videos using the normal method (button next to the camera mark), the data will be compressed, so please send the video as a "file."

STEP

Enter your profile, gear you use, and specific concerns and submit

[Example]
Name: Hanako Tanaka
Gender: Female
Age: 30
Skiing experience: 5 years (freeride/powder, SAJ ski certification level 1)
Gear used: SALOMON QST 100, SALOMON STRIVE 12 GW, SALOMON S/PRO ALPHA 90 W GW
Problem: I have no problem on groomed runs, but I lose speed when skiing in powder. How can I ski smoothly without losing speed?

STEP

Application completed!

If you are selected, we will send you a message from our official LINE account at a later date. Look forward to it!

4. Application Period

Until Monday, February 9, 2026. The series is scheduled to begin serialization in March

Take your riding to the next level with feedback from Kenji Kono. We look forward to your application!