For you who haven't experienced the exciting summer jump now

We will use the brush + air mat landing, which is a facility for jump practice that is becoming popular all over the world, and draw an approach line, fly, and land safely, just like on snow.The landing is an air mat so it doesn't hurt if you make a mistake.That is why it is gaining popularity because it allows you to practice as much as you want.
This time, we asked Mr. Okabe, the manager of Saitama Quest, which is located near the city center, to teach us the charm and enjoyment of the facility.Among the several facilities in Saitama Quest, it is said that the number of beginner-intermediate users is increasing significantly.What kind of device is there?

What kind of people are there?

"At our facility, less than 1% of professional riders and advanced players are. Rather, there are many beginners to intermediates, and from April of this year, the momentum is about double that of last year. It is used by many people. It seems to be a wide range of ages, but the most common are people in their early 4s to 20s. "

Are there any beginners who have never flown a kicker on the slopes?

"Yes, there are many people who experience jumping for the first time here. At first, some people are a little worried about the brush approach, but for the first time visitors, we ask them to take a little brush training. It's important to be able to approach safely. But if you're an early person, you'll get used to it after practicing about three. Even if you don't, if you skate 3 to 5, you'll get used to it completely, so anyone is really okay. With the introduction of the new brush "eazy ride", it is now very easy to slide.After that, I feel like you should fly Jean Jean. "

First of all, the basics of the basics, side slips.It is also important to get a feel for the brush.
First of all, the basics of the basics, side slips.It is also important to get a feel for the brush.
Brush slipping class.The number of fast people is 3-4, and anyone who can normally slide on the snow can slide, so it's okay.
Brush slipping class.The number of fast people is 3-4, and anyone who can normally slide on the snow can slide, so it's okay.
The training lane is gentle and easy ride
The training lane is gentle and easy ride

Where is the charm of this facility?

"Anyway, you can enjoy jumping safely. Landing is always safe even if you challenge to improve. Moreover, you can do from approach to landing with an image close to a snowy mountain. At the same time, our staff is always on duty to give advice to everyone. If you don't dare to go to school in the snowy mountains, I think you'll have a chance to be taught carefully. But here, you can get one-point advice as if the staff feels free to talk to you. You can fix bad parts that you can't understand just by feeling. Also, the jump scene is always recorded in the movie. By the time you jump and return to the kicker, your jump movie will be played. You can see it, check it, and fix it. So you can say that your progress is much faster than on the snow. "

Small kicker (table 2m) on the left, middle kicker (table 3m) on the right
Small kicker (table 2m) on the left, middle kicker (table 3m) on the right
Landing on a safe and secure mat
Landing on a safe and secure mat
Check your jump on the monitor installed in the hall
Check your jump on the monitor installed in the hall

It's so effective.There may be many people who have different images.
"It's a facility where you can easily come and enjoy yourself. I think some people find it difficult to jump, but it's fun because the landing is matte. There are quite a lot of chartered sessions at our facility. , I came for the first time at an event hosted by a shop, then came repeatedly, brought my friends, and so on. It feels like it's expanding steadily. The number of people is increasing. "

What about the tools used here?

"First of all, I will use an air mat, so I will use a board with a dropped edge. Therefore, if you bring your own board, it will be after darling. It will be darling once. You will not be able to ride on the snow, so you will have to bring an old board, but it is okay because you can rent a board. Also, a helmet is a must-have item (rental available), and a protector is also available for free rental. Wear clothes that do not expose your skin. We recommend using extremely ordinary work gloves that do not have slip protection. Please refer to the website for details on this area. "

This is a big kicker (table 9m), also supports full-scale practice
This is a big kicker (table 9m), also supports full-scale practice

Is there anything else I should be aware of?

"If you use your own board, I recommend the camber board. Compared to the rocker board, the camber is easier to control on the brush. Also, since it sprinkles water, prepare to change clothes even underwear. Furthermore, especially for women, it is better to avoid white T-shirts. "

Do you have any plans for the future?

"Sunday, August 8st, we will hold the annual Marasaki Sports event, Summer Jump Festa. We are also preparing for the Kid's upbringing project with the Ranzan Town Chamber of Commerce. We are preparing a new slope for kids. I hope that kids in the local area and the Kanto area will enjoy this facility and develop players who will lead the future of snowboarding. "



I see, I'm looking forward to it.Many snowboarders can step up steadily because of the experience at this facility.
"I think it will be more exciting in the future. I hope we can do our best to support it."

I_IMG_1363Saitama Quest / Manager: Tadahiko Okabe
Taking advantage of his own riding and work experience at ski resorts, he manages the facility while thinking of a better environment for snowboarders.Coupled with his friendly personality, the number of repeaters visiting the facility is said to be steadily increasing this year, more than double that of last year.