How have skis changed in the coming season?
To find out their true value, you should definitely try them out on the snow!
Spring is finally here in the snowy mountains. Manufacturers have announced their new models for 2022-2023, and test rides on the snow are happening one after another. This is your last chance to test ride the new ski models for next season! Let's take a look at the test rides being held in various locations through May, in chronological order
The advantage of test rides at this time of year is that you can try out not only the snow quality of the peak season, but also the ride on corn snow in early spring.
Which one will you be able to enjoy comfortably throughout the long season? Now is your chance to check out the actual feeling on the snow! Depending on the venue, you can also try out products such as goggles, helmets, and wax. Make the most of your spring ski resort experience with the "things you've been looking for"!
February
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February 11th (Fri) - February 12th (Sat)
ATOMIC TEST DRIVE 2022 -
Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort (Organizer: Amer Sports Japan)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC
Participation fee: 2,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Digital Entry
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February 11th (Fri) - February 12th (Sat)
ARMADA DEMO TOUR 2022 -
Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (Organizer: Amer Sports Japan)
Brands available for test rides: ARMADA
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation
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February 11th (Fri) - February 13th (Sun)
HEAD FIRST RUN2022 -
Blanche Takayama Ski Resort (Organizer: HEAD Japan)
Brands available for test rides: HEAD
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included, original novelty gift included)
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 8:30)
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February 12th (Sat) - February 13th (Sun)
TEST RIDE TOUR -
Alts Bandai Ski Resort (Organizer: VÖLKL JAPAN)
Brands available for test rides: VÖLKL, Faction, Wapan
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 9:30)
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February 13th (Sun)
OGASAKA/BLASTLACK2022-2023 New Model Test Ride Event at Yabuhara Kogen Ski Resort -
Yabuhara Kogen Ski Resort (Organizer: Ohata Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Ogasaka ski, BLASTRACK
Participation fee: 500 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 10:00)
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February 19th (Sat) - February 20th (Sun)
GLIDE ON GROOVE APPI -
Sugadaira Kogen Ski Resort (Organizer: Japan Ski Industry Promotion Association)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, BLOSSOM SKIS, BLASTRACK, ELAN, FISCHER, HEAD, K2, LINE, OGASAKA, SALOMON, STÖCKLI, VÖLKL
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (1,500 yen on the day)
Application: Advance online reservation
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February 19th (Sat) - February 20th (Sun)
ATOMIC TEST DRIVE 202 -
Hachikogen Ski Resort (Organizer: Amer Sports Japan)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC
Participation fee: 2,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Digital Entry
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February 19th (Sat) - February 20th (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model Ski Test Ride Part 1 -
Greenpia Onuma Ski Resort (Organizer: Ski Pro Shop EBISU)
Brands available for test rides: HEAD, OGASAKA, ELAN
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 9:30)
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February 19th (Sat) - February 20th (Sun)
ARMADA DEMO TOUR 2022 -
Kawaba Ski Resort (Organizer: Amer Sports Japan)
Brands available for test rides: ARMADA
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation
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February 19th (Sat) - February 20th (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model Ogasaka Ski & BLASTRACK Test Ride -
Kiso Fukushima Ski Resort (Organizer: Ohata Sports)
Brands available for test rides: OGASAKA, BLASTRACK
Participation fee: Free
Application: Register at the venue on the day
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February 19th (Sat) - February 20th (Sun)
RIDE ON GROOVE VECTOR GLIDE DEMO TOUR 2022 -
Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort (Organizer: Vector Glide)
Brands available for test rides: Vector Glide
Participation fee: Free
Application: Advance online reservation required
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February 23 (Wed)
'22 OGASAKA SKI NEW MODEL SKI Test Ride @ Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort -
Miyagi Zao Eboshi Ski Resort (Organizer: Ogasaka Ski)
Brands available for test rides: OGASAKA, BLASTRACK
Participation fee: Free
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 9:30)
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February 25th (Fri) - February 27th (Sun)
BLOSSOM SKIS New Model Test Ride 2022 -
Sugadaira Kogen Ski Resort (Organizer: BLOSSOM)
Brands available for test rides: BLOSSOM SKIS
Participation fee: 4,500 yen (lift ticket included)
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 9:30)
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February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model SKI Test Ride and Order Event -
Wing Hills Shiratori Resort (Organizer: Sports Depot Alpen)
Brands available for test rides: SALOMON, FISCHER, K2, HEAD, ELAN, VÖLKL, ATOMIC, HART, NORDICA, LINE, OGASAKA SKI, ROSSIGNOL, BLUEMORIS, BLIZZARD, ICELANTIC, ARMADA
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation required
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February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
ATOMIC TEST DRIVE 2022 -
Appi Kogen Ski Resort (Organizer: Amer Sports Japan)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC
Participation fee: 2,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Digital Entry
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February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
RIDE ON GROOVE VECTOR GLIDE DEMO TOUR 2022 -
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort (Organizer: Vector Glide)
Brands available for test rides: Vector Glide
Participation fee: Free
Application: Advance online reservation required
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February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
ARMADA DEMO TOUR 2022 -
Takasu Snow Park (Organizer: Amer Sports Japan)
Brands available for test rides: ARMADA
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation
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February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model Ogasaka Ski & BLASTRACK Test Ride -
Kiso Fukushima Ski Resort (Organizer: Ohata Sports)
Brands available for test rides: OGASAKA, BLASTRACK
Participation fee: Free
Application: Register at the venue on the day
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February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
HEAD FIRSTRUN -
Kaida Kogen Myas Ski Resort (Organizer: HEAD Japan)
Brands available for test rides: HEAD
Participation fee: Free
Application: Register at the venue on the day
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February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
HIMARAYA 2022-23 NEW MODEL SKI & SNOWBOARD Test Ride & Order Event -
Norn Mizukami Ski Resort (Organizer: Himaraya Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation / At the venue on the day (from 10:00)
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[Cancelled] February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
2023 NEW MODEL [POWDER & HEEL FREE Test Ride] -
Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (Organizer: Dream Gate)
Brands available for test rides: POWDER/All Mountain/Telemark only (ARMADA, SALOMON, ATOMIC, ELAN, BLASTRACK, HEAD, FISCHER, VÖLKL, ROSSIGNOL, WAPAN, etc.)
Participation fee: Free
Registration: Pro Ski Shop Aspen / F.JANCK (formerly Sports Crew) / Fuso & Boots Tune / Ski Shop Vail / White Cliff
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February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
2022/2023 New Model Ski Test Ride & Reservation Event -
Hachikita Kogen Ski Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: Advance registration 1,100 yen / On the day: 2,200 yen
Application: Advance online reservation / On the day registration
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February 26th (Sat) - February 27th (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model Ski Test Ride Part 1 -
7e Snow Park (Organizer: Ski Pro Shop EBISU)
Brands available for test rides: HEAD, OGASAKA, ELAN
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 9:30)
March
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March 1st (Sat) - March 2nd (Sun)
RIDE ON GROOVE VECTOR GLIDE DEMO TOUR 2022 -
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort (Organizer: Vector Glide)
Brands available for test rides: Vector Glide
Participation fee: Free
Application: Advance online reservation required
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March 2nd (Wed)
SEED '22-23 Model Ski Test Ride -
Meiho Ski Resort (Organizer: SEED)
Brands available for test drive: Multiple brands
Participation fee: Free
Application: Register at the venue on the day
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March 5th (Sat) - March 6th (Sun)
ARMADA DEMO TOUR 2022 -
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort (Organizer: Amer Sports Japan)
Brands available for test rides: ARMADA
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation
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March 5th (Sat) - March 6th (Sun)
HIMARAYA 2022-23 NEW MODEL SKI & SNOWBOARD Test Ride & Order Event -
Takasu Snow Park (Organizer: Himaraya Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation / At the venue on the day (from 10:00)
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March 5th (Sat) - March 6th (Sun)
'22 WAPAN Test Drive Event -
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort (Organizer: WAPAN)
Brands available for test rides: WAPAN
Participation fee: Please inquire
Application: Please inquire
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March 5th (Sat) - March 6th (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model SKI Test Ride and Order Event -
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort (Organizer: Sports Depot Alpen)
Brands available for test rides: Backcountry skis/SALOMON, FISCHER, K2, HEAD, ELAN, VÖLKL, ATOMIC, HART, NORDICA, LINE, OGASAKA SKI, ROSSIGNOL, BLUEMORIS, BLIZZARD, ICELANTIC, ARMADA
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation required
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March 5th (Sat) - March 6th (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model SKI Test Ride and Order Event -
Yamagata Zao Ski Resort (Organizer: Sports Depot Alpen)
Brands available for test rides: SALOMON, FISCHER, K2, HEAD, ELAN, VÖLKL, ATOMIC, HART, NORDICA, LINE, OGASAKA SKI, ROSSIGNOL, BLUEMORIS, BLIZZARD, ICELANTIC, ARMADA
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation required
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March 5th (Sat) - March 6th (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model Ogasaka Ski & BLASTRACK Test Ride -
Kiso Fukushima Ski Resort (Organizer: Ohata Sports)
Brands available for test rides: OGASAKA, BLASTRACK
Participation fee: Free
Application: Register at the venue on the day
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March 5th (Sat) - March 6th (Sun)
2022/2023 New Model Ski Test Ride & Reservation Event -
Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: Advance registration 1,100 yen / On the day: 2,200 yen
Application: Advance online reservation / On the day registration
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March 11th (Fri) - March 13th (Sun)
BLOSSOM SKIS New Model Test Ride 2022 -
Onikobe Ski Resort (Organizer: BLOSSOM)
Brands available for test rides: BLOSSOM SKIS
Participation fee: 3,500 yen (lift ticket included)
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 9:30)
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March 12th (Sat)
New Model Ski Test Ride -
Hachikita Ski Resort (Organizer: Tanaka Sports)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, SALOMON, VÖLKL, OGASAKA, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, HEAD, FISCHER, NORDICA, BLIZZARD, K2, LINE, etc.
Participation Fee: Morning session (9:00-11:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included) / Morning session (13:00-15:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Digital Entry
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March 12th (Sat) - March 13th (Sun)
'22 OGASAKA SKI NEW MODEL SKI Test Ride @ Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort -
2-in-1 Ski Resort (Organizer: Sports Depot Alpen)
Brands available for test rides: OGASAKA, BLASTRACK
Participation fee: Free
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 9:30)
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March 12th (Sat) - March 13th (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model Ski Test Ride Part 1 -
7e Snow Park (Organizer: Ski Pro Shop EBISU)
Brands available for test rides: HEAD, OGASAKA, ELAN
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Registration at the venue on the day (from 9:30)
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March 12th (Sat) - March 13th (Sun)
2022/2023 New Model Ski Test Ride & Reservation Event -
Tainai Ski Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: Advance registration 1,100 yen / On the day: 2,200 yen
Application: Advance online reservation / On the day registration
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March 13th (Sun)
New Model Ski Test Ride -
Hyonosen International Ski Resort (organized by Tanaka Sports)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, SALOMON, VÖLKL, OGASAKA, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, HEAD, FISCHER, NORDICA, BLIZZARD, K2, LINE, etc.
Participation fee: Morning session (9:00-11:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included) / Morning session (13:00-15:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Digital Entry
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March 18th (Fri) - March 21st (Sun)
2022-2023 New Model SKI Test Ride and Order Event -
Shirakaba 2in1 (Organizer: Sports Depot Alpen)
Brands available for test rides: SALOMON, FISCHER, K2, HEAD, ELAN, VÖLKL, ATOMIC, HART, NORDICA, LINE, OGASAKA SKI, ROSSIGNOL, BLUEMORIS, BLIZZARD, ICELANTIC, ARMADA
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation required
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March 19th (Sun)
New Model Ski Test Ride -
Kaida Kogen Myas Ski Resort (Organizer: Tanaka Sports)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, SALOMON, VÖLKL, OGASAKA, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, HEAD, FISCHER, NORDICA, BLIZZARD, K2, LINE, etc.
Participation Fee: Morning session (9:00-11:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included) / Morning session (13:00-15:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Digital Entry
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March 19th (Sat) - March 20th (Sun)
ARMADA DEMO TOUR 2022 -
Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort (Organizer: Amer Sports Japan)
Brands available for test rides: ARMADA
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation
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March 19th (Sat) - March 20th (Sun)
HEAD FIRSTRUN -
Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort (Organizer: Nakazato Ski School)
Brands available for test rides: VÖLKL
Participation fee: Free
Application: Register at the venue on the day
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March 19th (Sat) - March 20th (Sun)
2023 NEW MODEL [POWDER & HEEL FREE Test Ride] -
Naeba Ski Resort (Organizer: Dream Gate)
Brands available for test rides: POWDER/All Mountain/Telemark only (ARMADA, SALOMON, ATOMIC, ELAN, BLASTRACK, HEAD, FISCHER, VÖLKL, ROSSIGNOL, WAPAN, etc.)
Participation fee: Free
Registration: Pro Ski Shop Aspen / F.JANCK (formerly Sports Crew) / Fuso & Boots Tune / Ski Shop Vail / White Cliff
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March 19th (Sat) - March 20th (Sun)
2022/2023 New Model Ski Test Ride & Reservation Event -
Kita-Nikko Takahata Ski Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: Advance registration 1,100 yen / On the day: 2,200 yen
Application: Advance online reservation / On the day registration
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March 20th (Sun)
New Model Ski Test Ride -
Able Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort (organized by Tanabe Sports)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, SALOMON, VÖLKL, OGASAKA, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, HEAD, FISCHER, NORDICA, BLIZZARD, K2, LINE, etc.
Participation fee: Morning session (9:00-11:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included) / Morning session (13:00-15:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Digital Entry
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March 21st (Monday)
New Model Ski Test Ride -
Kashimayari Ski Resort (Organizer: Tanabe Sports)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, SALOMON, VÖLKL, OGASAKA, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, HEAD, FISCHER, NORDICA, BLIZZARD, K2, LINE, etc.
Participation Fee: Morning Session (9:00-11:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included) / Morning Session (13:00-15:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Digital Entry
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March 26th (Sat) - March 27th (Sun)
New Model Ski Test Ride -
Shiga Kogen Ichinose Family Ski Resort (Organizer: Sports Depot Alpen)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, SALOMON, VÖLKL, OGASAKA, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, HEAD, FISCHER, NORDICA, BLIZZARD, K2, LINE, etc.
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation required
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March 26th (Sat) - March 27th (Sun)
New Model Ski Test Ride -
Yokoteyama Shibutoge Ski Resort (organized by Tanabe Sports)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, SALOMON, VÖLKL, OGASAKA, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, HEAD, FISCHER, NORDICA, BLIZZARD, K2, LINE, etc.
Participation fee: Morning session (9:00-11:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included) / Morning session (13:00-15:30) 1,000 yen (lift ticket not included)
Application: Digital Entry
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March 26th (Sat) - March 27th (Sun)
2022/2023 New Model Ski Test Ride & Reservation Event -
Sapporo Teine Ski Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: Advance registration 1,100 yen / On the day: 2,200 yen
Application: Advance online reservation / On the day registration
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March 26th (Sat) - March 27th (Sun)
2022/2023 New Model Ski Test Ride & Reservation Event -
Geto Kogen Ski Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: Advance registration 1,100 yen / On the day: 2,200 yen
Application: Advance online reservation / On the day registration
April and May
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April 2nd (Sat)
SEED '22-23 Model Ski Test Ride -
Kaida Kogen Myas Ski Resort (Organizer: SEED)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple brands
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: At the venue on the day
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April 2nd (Sat) - April 3rd (Sun)
2022/2023 New Model Ski Test Ride & Reservation Event -
Kiroro Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: Advance registration: 1,100 yen / On the day: 2,200 yen (1,100 yen on the day of the test ride or early reservation will receive a 500 yen discount ticket, insurance included, lift ticket not included)
Application: Advance online reservation / On the day registration
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April 2nd (Sat) - April 3rd (Sun)
2022/2023 New Model Ski Test Ride & Reservation Event -
Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort (Organizer: Ishii Sports)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple
Participation fee: Advance registration: 2,750 yen / On the day: 3,300 yen (2,750 yen on the day of the test ride or early reservation will receive a discount ticket worth 1,500 yen, insurance included, lift ticket not included)
Application: Advance online reservation / On the day registration
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April 8th (Fri) - 10th (Sun)
2022/23 New Model Ski & Snowboard Test Ride -
Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort (Organizer: Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort)
Ski brands available for test rides: OGASAKA, SALOMON, ATOMIC, FISCHER, VÖLKL, BLASTRACK, VECTOR GLIDE, ZUMASKIS, SWALLOW, COSMICSURF, DPS, ELAN, BLUEMORIS, BLOSSOM SKI, HEAD, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, ID ONE, AUGMENT, ARMADA, ICELANTIC SKIS, TEAM RESCUE BASE, KEI-SKI, FACTION SKIS, Stöckli, SkiMOCU2 (Ishii Sports), Telemark Skis (Sports no Manzoku) Snowboard brands available for test rides: SALOMON SNOWBOARD, BURTON, FLUX, ARBOR SNOWBOARDS, CARDIFF SNOWCRAFT, FOSSIL SNOWBOARD, FOURS SNOWBOARD, VECTOR GLIDE, YONEX Other: jykk snowscoot, SMITH (helmet/goggles), Fruit Wax, AVIRIVA (Boots), GIRO (helmet/goggles), TAME RESCUE WAX, REXXAM (Boots)
Participation Fee: Free (Photo ID required, employee ID not accepted, lift ticket separate)
Application: Registration at the venue on the day
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April 9th (Sat) - 10th (Sun)
K2 SKIS / K2 SNOWBOARDING / BCA 22/23 New Model User Test Ride -
Kagura Ski Resort (in front of the gondola summit station)
Brands available for test rides (rentals): K K2 SKIS / K2 SNOWBOARDING / BCA
Participation fee: Free (photo ID required, lift ticket not included)
Application: At the venue on the day
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April 10th (Sun)
SEED '22-23 Model Ski Test Ride -
Kaida Kogen Myas Ski Resort (Organizer: SEED)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple brands
Participation fee: 2,000 yen (includes a 1,000 yen shopping discount coupon, a gift novelty upon leaving, ID required, lift ticket not included)
Application: Register at the venue on the day
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April 16th (Sat) - April 18th (Mon)
New Model Ski Test Ride -
Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort (Organizer: Sports Depot Alpen)
Brands available for test rides: ATOMIC, SALOMON, VÖLKL, OGASAKA, ROSSIGNOL, DYNASTAR, HEAD, FISCHER, NORDICA, BLIZZARD, K2, LINE, etc.
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Online reservation required (first 100 people)
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April 30th (Sat) - May 1st (Sun)
SEED '22-23 Model Ski Test Ride -
Shiga Kogen Kumanoyu Ski Resort (Organizer: SEED)
Brands available for test rides: Multiple brands
Participation fee: Free (lift ticket not included)
Application: Register at the venue on the day
*The schedule may change depending on snowfall and weather conditions. Please contact the organizer in advance