THE UNTOLD STORIES / DRAKE x NORTHWAVE
Kohei Kudo's real signature model "TEAM KOHEI", which is active as the main rider of the international team, is now available on TEAM, an all-mountain board that the DRAKE team riders trust.
Alaska's steep slopes, Japanese rolling powder, snow-melting parks.While having the optimum performance for an all-mountain style that slides in all snowy mountains at full throttle, this KOHEI model further reduces the conventional shortest spec of 154 cm by one size and adjusts the shape to best match Kohei Kudo's riding. ..It has a directional twin and a shape that connects the nose and tail area with a unique shape in a straight line, and while keeping the contact length, it adopts the BLUNT shape that makes the actual board size compact and makes the board control easy.Classic camber shape with carbon rods from nose to tail.It has sufficient repulsive force and edge grip, has excellent stability, and has sharp controllability, which is perfect for riders who pursue high performance.And above all, the signature model that was particular about Kohei himself who drew the graphic.
He set this board with RELOAD, which is lightweight and has absolute strength, which is evaluated by the snowboard media "ONBOARD" as the best freestyle binding.In addition, the boots are equipped with the newly developed TF3 Pro ASIAN FIT inner and use the PROPHECY SL that has undergone a full model change. With the Croset Sock, you can get the best performance in every scene with an excellent fit, and at the same time, it is an excellent thing that can fit a wide range of scenes and styles where you can adjust the flex by inserting and removing the plate built in the tongue.The strongest package with this setup. The three qualities of DRAKE x NORTHWAVE x Kohei Kudo are in perfect harmony.There is no doubt that the ride quality is extremely attractive to Japanese riders.
TEAM KOHEI (snowboard)Size: 152cm
Price: ¥ 72,000 (excluding tax) RELOAD (binding)
Price: ¥ 33,000 (excluding tax) PROPHECY SL (boots)
Price: ¥ 48,000 (excluding tax)
In the image of his home, Hokkaido, he draws mountains, the sun, cliffs, and birch trees, while the orange base shows the power of the sun.In addition, the graphic is drawn on the sole with the intention of joining hands, unifying the spirit, and expressing gratitude for nature before entering the mountain where danger is lurking every day.
Linked to the Power Strap at the top of the boot cuff and held to wrap the newly developed TF3 Pro ASIAN FIT inner on the surface.Achieves outstanding ankle hold without the need for an inner race system
Reload has been acclaimed by the snowboard media “ONBOARD” and is widely known as an excellent freestyle binding in the market.Binding with strength to withstand strong impact while giving thorough weight reduction
