THE UNTOLD STORIES / SWITCHBACK BINDINGS
SWITCHBACK BINDINGS has a unique concept that the original binding is completed by combining the base plate, foot pad, ratchet strap, and high back to your liking.In the lineup released this season, the signature models of Aiki and Halder, the strongest brothers from Iceland, are prepared respectively.
The model of his brother, Aiki Helgason, uses Iceland's famous Viking as a design motif for the crazy idea "What if I became a witch?"For the high back, Flatback with a high degree of freedom that enables the bizarre jibbing peculiar to Aiki.For the ankle strap, choose the Miller strap, which also has a high degree of freedom.
His younger brother, Halder, created an image of the 80's based on purple.Wrapback with wings that can be supported from the side of the calf on the highback.And for the soles, I chose the Jib Pad, which has the best cushioning properties, so that I can protect my feet even in Iceland's icy landing.
EIKI HELGASON PRO MODEL (left)Price: ¥ 40,000 (excluding tax) HALLDOR HELGASON PRO MODEL (right)
Price: ¥ 42,000 (excluding tax)
A professional snowboarder from Iceland.One of the riders who are attracting attention all over the world with high riding skills.No one can imitate the tricky movements on the street
Flatback is useful because it has a very high degree of freedom on the left and right.
"This year's pro model has a crazy wizard that matches Lobster's board.I think it's fresh because I didn't have a blue binding lately.Do you need a witch to make tricks (which means cheating in English)?Another thing I like is Flatback.I always pay attention to fine styles and movements when doing rails and jib tricks, but Flatback is useful because it has a lot of freedom from side to side.I can't let go of this highback. "
His younger brother, Halder, who is also active in the X-Games, is a rampage type who does not know what to do.Aiki is rather serious, but Halder always surprises others with crazy tricks.
Pop colors and explosive art will lift you up
"Pop colors and explosive art will lift you up.We think about all the design concepts and colors ourselves.After deciding what kind of design we want to make, we'll draw the next picture, but at this stage we're baton-touching Michael van Walreven, who we've been working with for many years.Walreven brings our ideas to life.Through Walreven's pen, I and my brother embody the vision. "
