Karen Iwadare, who acquired a JSBA professional qualification when he was in the third year of junior high school, and then is aiming for a higher level while fighting overseas.
I had an interview before the Japanese season, as I had very little time to stay in Japan in a year.
XNUMX) When did you start snowboarding?Please tell me the reason for that.
I've been skiing on weekends several times a year since I was in the first grade of elementary school, but I started snowboarding in the winter of the fourth grade of elementary school.When I was on a family trip, I was asked "Would you like to try snowboarding?" And started by switching from skiing to snowboarding.
But at first, snowboarding wasn't so much fun (laughs)
I remember being sent to school by my dad and crying and slipping, but after that I met a good teacher and was able to make a turn, and the following year my family of three took part in a tour of New Zealand.
At that time, Tadashi Fuse taught me one-on-one.But because I was in Sparta, I couldn't move the next day due to myalgia (laughs, but it was a very good practice because I was taught various things. Since then, I have been going to New Zealand every year.
I got the JSBA professional qualification when I was 15 years old in the third year of junior high school.He holds the youngest record of JSBA professional qualifications for border crossing, but now he is mainly active in overseas battles in order to compete with the world's top riders.
XNUMX) What kind of activities did you do last season?
My season is supposed to start in the summer, but I went to New Zealand in August, then participated in the Australian tournament, Finland from October to November, Italy from December, the United States from January to February, and March. I was working on a schedule that I was in Canada and would come back to Japan from time to time.
In the border cross category, Canadians and Americans are very strong, but each rider is very young.I'm 20 years old now, but most of the players are younger.In order to compete with the top of the world, I mainly participated in the North American Cup, which has 12 races a year.
XNUMX) I'm attending college, how do you balance it with snowboarding?
I am attending school at Nippon Sport Science University.In addition, Ryo Aono, who participated in the Olympics, is also attending school.Since I am too busy to go to school in winter, I make a long-term absence request, write a report, and come back for the test.
XNUMX) What do you think is important to improve your snowboarding skills?
I don't think there is anything better than a free run.I think free riding is the basis, and when I go to the park after a free run in the morning, my body moves well.Anyone who is good at free-running is good at anything, and I think it is a movement that leads to everything.Therefore, I think that the time and number of days you spend free running will be closely related to your future progress.
XNUMX) As with snowboarding technology itself, what else do you need to express yourself?
I think it's very important to wear your favorite clothing.I really like the clothing of the sponsor estivo.
When my college friend went to Marasaki Sports, I was surprised to find that the mannequin was decorated with estivo wear, and because it was cute, I bought estivo wear before actually snowboarding.
As for myself, I like clothing that is simple but has a single point of color, but since there are so many types of clothing, I am very happy to be able to choose from many.
After that, I always think when I actually wear it, but the estivo wear is very light.Moreover, since there is also a stretch material from this year, it is easy to move and it is also a very useful part for competition.So even if you look at it in total, I think estivo is a brand that is supported by various users.
XNUMX) Please tell us your activity schedule and goals for this season.
The schedule is Austria and Finland from October to December, Canada from February to mid-January after returning to Japan, and Canada from February to March.I haven't decided yet, but it may be possible to participate in the World Cup, so it will change depending on it.
The goal is to break through the qualifying round in the World Cup.The female gold medalist at the Sochi Olympics border cross is the same age as me, but she was four seconds earlier than me at the Junior World Cup four years ago.The momentum of teenagers is also great in Europe, and I haven't caught up yet, but I want to raise my level firmly in the span of several years.
XNUMX) Please give a word to all the women who are snowboarding.
I think snowboarding is one way to relieve daily stress.I hope everyone will find their own way to enjoy snowboarding.
Iwadare Karen's favorite clothing brand,
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