What is the message contained in the authentic backcountry gear AK457?
The AK457 is an authentic backcountry gear made with Burton's technology to the fullest, not just for backcountry snowboarders, but for all recreationists who enjoy snowy mountains, including backcountry skiers, telemark skiers, and snowshoe hikers. ..
Based on the experience cultivated in snowy mountains all over the world, we perform field tests such as fit and function necessary for backcountry, and give a message to Masanori Takeuchi, the technical director of AK457, who is improving the quality of the product. I asked.
A) Can you tell us about Mr. Takeuchi's general movements and activities for the year as AK457?
AK457Since its launch, the season has started in New Zealand in late August.ThereforeAK457We are doing shooting and field tests. After returning from New ZealandAK457I feel like I'm heading to winter mode at events and magazines.
When the Japanese season begins, depending on the snow conditions, I may slip to Hokkaido or head to Tateyama, and from December to February, I will operate a CAT tour based in Myoko, Niigata.AK457We do more detailed field testing and feedback.
B) What made you start AK457?
First of all, it goes back to the 08-09 season, but at that time Burton was a high-end model of [ak].When there were riders like Craig Kelly, [ak] was established as a more pure "mountain" based category, from which freestyle features began to emerge.
However, after that, Burton's idea of wanting to make wear based on the pure "mountain" when [ak] first launched, and the wear for sliding on the pure "mountain" including the backcountry. The current AK457 was completed because of my experience and the desire to provide know-how to make it.
C) Are there any points that are not listed in the product description or catalog of AK457 GUIDE JACKET?
Hiroshi Fujiwara was in charge of coloring, etc., and I was mainly in charge of the technical part.To be honest, we are pursuing even the finest details without compromise.For example, the part of the microphone pocket.In fact, it is very important to have a system that can properly store and communicate with the transceivers that we always need when we are guiding.
Actually, I have been sticking to this since the first year and have been updating it every year.I don't know how much it will be used by ordinary users, but as the name GUIDE JACKET, I put in all the technical things necessary as a guide.Of course, we can confidently recommend other products as AK457 as well.
D) Did you have any difficulty in commercializing the AK457 GUIDE JACKET?
First of all, there are many ideas, including how to make them, but the part of pursuing a fit was quite difficult.We've incorporated powder gates that aren't as easy to move as ever, non-interfering powder gates, and technical things that Burton hasn't used before, to the point where they can't be seen.Such things should be comfortable to wear and easy to move.
And "balance" is also a very important part.This year's GUIDE JACKET is L size and weighs 710g, but weighs XNUMX layers of Gore-Tex Pro.It's a very light category, but if you're a mountain rider who values lighter weight, you may want to make it lighter even if you omit more functions.However, riders who want more strength want the thickness and durability of the fabric.We can confidently recommend it as a "technical" jacket that pursues such "balance".
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E) Please tell us about Spring / Summer of AK457.
Spring / Summer started with the desire of AK457 fans, including myself, to wear it all year round.Some of them wanted to make a thin and technical jacket.And as a brand called AK457, we used technical materials to make the texture look like cotton, and also used quick-drying materials to create something that is easy to wear in spring and summer.
Please try on shirts, shorts, trunks, etc. once.You should be satisfied with the comfort.I wear this for trekking, outdoor sports, leisure and town as it is.
After an interview with Masanori Takeuchi, I was able to understand that the AK457 is constantly evolving as an authentic backcountry gear made by making the most of Burton's technology.And not only GUIDE JACKET but also other products are packed with AK457-ness.
Also the other day, AK457Official websiteIs OPEN. You can see the latest gear of AK457, which releases products that make the best use of Burton's technology, and riding shots of AK457 team riders such as technical director Masanori Takeuchi, creative director Hiroshi Fujiwara, and Shunsuke Hoshino. Is also posted in large numbers.
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