MINAKAMI VIBES was held for 4 days from 8 / 9-2.This year's seventh event is an artificial terrain session event held at Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort.For about two weeks, producer Naonori Katsuyama and members led by Minakami Diggers on the water will work on the creation, and the world's largest terrain items will be open to the public and can be slipped.The number of participants continues to increase year by year, and it has become a hot topic as one of the monster events in Japan.Last year, due to lack of snow, other events were forced to be canceled one after another. I was collecting borders.
There is plenty of snow this year.What kind of section is completed?
When I actually arrived at the venue, the VIBES PARK, which boasts a big-sized section like this event, was completed.Overall, the item size is larger than last year.It is impressive that the size of the jump line was also large.
When I talked to producer Naonori Katsuyama, he told me the important concept of this event in an easy-to-understand manner, saying, "This item is just speeding up, connecting the outside of the bank at top speed and sliding." ..Yes, the characteristics of MINAKAMI VIBES are this size and riding speed. In both of the two lane sections, you can get on the line where you can play with all of this item only if you make good use of the bank's R at top speed and reach the final end bowl without killing speed.However, it is difficult to keep the top speed, and if you do not get on the board firmly from the approach, you will lose balance and be bounced off by a small gap or bank.In other words, it is this VIBES PARK that tests the overall gliding ability.Find an infinite line in it and connect it to the finish.After all it is a deep bank & bowl.I felt the difficulty of making it.
This year, the conditions were not the best, as there were times when visibility was poor due to heavy fog and the entire view of the section could not be seen, but the number of participants was 2 in two days, attracting a large number of snowboarders.Participants vary from kids to adults.In addition, this season, the event's first ever KOON DENPA live on snow will be held, and it will be powered up.In addition, there was plenty of snow left and the downhill course was open, so many participants enjoyed free runs by turning on the ropeway as well as the park.
In recent years, various artificial terrain events have been held, but each event has a different concept such as the shape, size, and sense of distance of the terrain.Finding the speed that suits the item and controlling your own speed may be a hint to find a more comfortable line.For that purpose, comprehensive gliding ability is required.I usually slide down the slopes, find terrain and walls, and play.By repeating this, the evolution of your own slip should appear at these events.
As with this VIBES PARK, it is also a feature that anyone can participate regardless of level as long as they can slide.In any condition, at the end of the season, enjoy a session with many friends at the park and free run.It was an event that made me feel the wonderfulness and fun again.
