24THE UNTOLD STORIES 18/19 DRAKE x NORTHWAVE
DRAKE
SUPERSPORT Price: ¥ 38,000 (upper left in the photo)
RELOADPrice: ¥ 33,000 (upper right in the photo)
Northwave
PROPHECY -ASIAN FIT Price: ¥ 49,000 (bottom left of photo)
EDGE-ASIAN FITPrice: ¥ 39,000 (bottom right of photo)
The reason why the long-established boots brand NORTHWAVE created a brand called DRAKE and started manufacturing bindings is based on the concept that the best matching bindings are important for maximizing the performance of boots. .. More than 20 years have passed since the birth of DRAKE, but while boots and bindings continue to evolve, "matching" remains the biggest development theme.Because the setup at your feet is perfect, you can transfer the force to the board with the best balance and lead the repulsive force of the board to the power required for control without waste.So, we talked to two riders representing the team about the usability of the two setups that are attracting attention in this term's lineup.
Kohei Kudo [SUPERSPORT x PROPHECY] "The binding and boots are very soft, so it's easy to get a riding style. Moreover, the lateral movement is firmly held, so there is little blurring and the condition is good. Compared to last year's model, the overall tightness of the boots is even better, the design has fewer seams, and it is perfect without the ingress of moisture into the boots. I like the simple design and use it. "
Kenichi Jimbo [RELOAD + EDGE] "EDGE has an excellent fit. It feels as if you are wearing sneakers that gently wrap your entire foot while holding it firmly. It responds smoothly to small movements. RELOAD is also a moderately soft flex, so it responds well to high-speed tricks that apply a strong weight momentarily, but it also has looseness, so it is a riding system. It can flexibly handle tricks and terrain play. Anyway, with this setup, it is a gratri with a lot of fine and violent movements, it does not put a burden on the legs and it can firmly transmit power to the board. The board is a part of the body You can handle it like this. "
The best setup definitely supports the performance improvement.Their riding is definitely demonstrating that.
A snowboarder representing Japan who is active in the NORTHWAVE / DRAKE international team.A rider who attracts the best in various scenes from man-made objects to natural terrain and free riding.In the new model, it is said that the binding was changed from RELOAD to SUPER SPORT due to the model change of PROPHECY.
In the Gratley scene, he is said to be a master of high-speed rotation, and is attracting attention for his excellent board handling. "A fit that responds well to high-speed tricks, yet is loose and easy to use, and naturally functions as a part of the body." The secret of that high technique lies at his feet.
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