There's nothing more fun than playing in natural terrain!
I love powder, of course, but you don't always get to ride in powder, and since you've come all the way to the mountains, you might as well enjoy the whole mountain. Freeriding is fun no matter where you ride. Playing on
natural terrain not only allows you to enjoy a variety of riding styles, but it's also great because you can play together with friends. For those of you who want to enjoy riding with friends, here are 13 tips to help you become a master of terrain riding. We'll also share some important safety precautions for riding on the varied natural terrain.
The setting is Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido, where two freeskiers, Hirofumi Ishikawa and Hidemitsu Okada, will provide guidance on how to enjoy the natural terrain and tips on riding techniques
Let's enjoy the mountains to the fullest!
Every part of the terrain is a fun element.
1.
along the course.
example of terrain maintenance
the Point
course, is a common pattern on any ski resort. When riding, keep this in mind:
"Just jump onto the tree as an extension of your turn. Your eyes should first be on the trunk, and once you're on the tree, then on where you'll jump and land. Turn while slightly riding on the tail, and when you jump, make sure your body is facing the direction you're going."
Attention
"If you press too hard at the peak, you'll lose your balance in the air. Keep your skis directly under your body, and don't press down hard, but make sure you don't lose tension as you exit."
Riding tips(Tips!)
Always think of it as an extension of your turn.
Don't press down hard when you jump.
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2.
Use the undulations of the course
to find jump spots
the Point
Using the undulations and changes in slope of
"When jumping on the undulations of the course, it's difficult to judge how far and how long you'll be in the air, so don't take off too far. Start by doing straight jumps to get a feel for it."
Attention:
If the landing area is difficult to see, have someone go ahead to check for people or obstacles and give a signal. Collisions are dangerous.
Riding tips :
First, keep your speed down and check
things out. Once you understand how it works, increase your speed.
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3.
of a natural pipe.
Enjoy the natural curves
the Point
course and in ungroomed areas, you often find ravine-like terrain that resembles a halfpipe. "I find the main point I want to hit, and before starting, I make sure I have a clear image of what line I need to take to get there."
Attention
: "It's actually quite difficult to ski along the line you intended. You might not be able to pick up speed, or the turn transitions might not go as planned. In this case, as shown in the sixth photo, I aimed to create a spray of snow in the snowdrift in front of the tree."
Riding tips (Tips!):
Choosing a line that doesn't slow you down.
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4.
the wall that's everywhere along the course.
Use a quick press to hit
the Point
course, he performs tail presses while side-slipping.
"Rather than shifting your weight onto the tail, the idea is to bend your knees sufficiently and keep your hips low. And the key is to twist your upper body firmly while side-slipping (frames 3-5 from the right). If you don't twist here, you won't be able to finish with a good 'catch'. As you get used to it, you can get the toe piece of your bindings higher than the edge of the wall, which adds more style."
Riding tips:
Lower your hips and
twist your upper body firmly.
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❖ The playground is here!
