Hello, this is CAP.Since I changed jobs, the plating update has been delayed.This time, I boarded the United States for the coverage of RAT RACE held at Mt. Hood, which I wanted to visit for a long time.
YourWhether you know it or not, if you explain RAT RACE a little, Drink Water (→ An interesting article about Drink Water is ▶ ️please use this form.◀ ️) is the "Special Banked Slalom Tournament" which is a feature of Hood in July.This tournament is celebrating its 7th time this year.The difference from ordinary banked is that if you leave the tricky course where RAT (= mouse) runs around, it is famous that many professional riders participate every year.
FirstThe 6th time this time is also sunny ☀️‼ ️ This is my second visit to Hood, but is there so much snow left every year?From the parking lot at the foot of the camp, you can see the big kickers and super pipes that are being deployed at the High Cascade Camp. Snowy mountains for the first time in two months? However, I have a bitter experience last year, so I can't help but be careful.That's because when I participated in Gassan's Banked held in May last year, I was able to pull off my calf muscles, and I remember that it took me two months to recover.
ToothIt's ok ...Alas, if you look at the snow, the tension is MAX. I haven't slipped for two months, so I'm absolutely weak.However, I try to slip at full throttle ...It is full of danger.If I make three turns, my legs will be broken (laughs), but the risk is not limited to slipping.
3I have been the organizer since a day agoBryan Fox,Austin SmithThe course created by hand carving such as is extremely difficult, and the layout is such that the legs are likely to get entangled even if you finish the race with 7 consecutive waves appearing instead of 7 consecutive waves on the way.People who appear every year say, "This year is the hottest, isn't it?"Isn't this the maximum risk?
ItsEven so, the magnificent scenery.All participants are looking down.In other words ... it's made in a place with a moderate slope, and it's quite fast. I did 2 test runs, but 7 consecutive protrusions on the way (Image from the front,Video from behindIf) also leaves, the post-processing of the bank after the step-up that appears next (I'm sorry I couldn't explain it well, but the layout is quite intense) seems to be the key.
CFor AP, I want to kill speed.However, top riders, of course, apply wax carefully.Legend on the frontTerjeNuri Nuri, sitting in front of me and flirting with magic powder on the board againDanny davis..Besides this, RIDEJake Blauvelt, Ben Ferguson's brother--Gabe Ferguson, BURTONMarko Grilc, Banked Legend Temple Cumings,Austin SweetinAnd so on ...However, in the end, the winner in the professional class was Terrier (laughs).
ConstantBBQ & Awards on the lakeside.Winner Terje and organizer Austin are hugging each other.After all, CAP is the first DQ, and the second one also has a suspicious fall, and it is about the 1th person from the bottom.Even in the amateur class, there were about 2 people on the CAP, and I was reminded of the overall gliding ability of Americans.No ...I was keenly aware that it would be difficult if I didn't practice.I'd like to practice by making 20 consecutive protrusions on the side of the slope (laugh)
とWell, up to this point, it's a normal entry record, but in fact, there is a Freeriding image that CAP thinks, and I interviewed four people who are demonstrating it.Actually, this is my main job ... Especially these four people always seem to be having fun and always fascinate me with something exciting. .. ..The appearance seen from the video (even the actual slip) is so expressive that you can't help but feel the origin of snowboarding. FREERUN We are planning to make a special feature in this magazine, so please look forward to it.
ToNo ... You can call me Miha.Finally two shots with Terrier. .. ..After taking the interview, head south.We will visit Santa Cruz, California.Invade Helmet & Goggles Maker GIRO's Lab?
