"Purely enjoy skiing" While snowboarding is always fun, the French-born Dupras dares to bring this word to the corporate philosophy, which is the perfect gear to enjoy adult cruising at a resort where the sun is shining. Probably.The latest model of France's Dupras is the best in Japan, approaching its charm
Designed to "make every day happy"
D of Dupraz is D of "Make every day happy" Day.Experience the design philosophy of "When water and snow elements fuse into a new generation of shapes" = "When the liquid and snow elements fuse into a new generation of shapes ..." In order to do so, I visited Happo-one in Kasuga, where the sun is shining.Dupras, who has been silent for the past few years, has appeared for the first time in a long time here in Japan, where it snows the most in the world.While all the boards are lined up because it is a test drive event, I am still worried about its unique shape.Do you feel the fusion of liquid and snow, which is the keyword of the design concept?
The world of "Snow Surf" expands
"Snow Surf" These days, not only legendary snowboarders but also real surfers who go to the freezing sea in winter are beginning to be interested in the words that are worrisome in various places.In the first place, snowboarding is "Snow Surf" in French, and it may be normal for French people to surf the mountains.The design concept beyond such backgun rad may be alive.When I heard the characteristics of this Dpuraz from the representative Miyoshi, I was particular about surfing the mountain with a consistent policy from 1989, and it is no exaggeration to say that the shape of the "Powder board" type that is popular now starts from this Dupraz. Emphasize.Certainly, its appearance in traditional camber structure and Titon color is reminiscent of a kind of work of art.France, the land of art!
The time difference with Japan is 9 hours.A voice arrives by Skype from France Tea New.Apparently CEO Dupras himself.The French accented English is lined with words that are full of deep love for this board, and it conveys the feeling that you really like snowboarding. "Let me talk to you when you come to Japan in May!" Tinu is supposed to be in the middle of the night, but this tension is high.I feel that I am a founder and have a strong commitment to quality as well as a solid design around the brand name of my own name.Let's experience French-born snowboarding.
Experience the ride quality of the latest Dupras
Good shape and good color.So what is the essential ride?Perhaps because I've been using flat rocker boards lately, the traditional camber board feels like it's pushing forward without being disturbed when the rails of the board are set, and I'm a little unfamiliar with it.However, in the latter half of the turn, the stickiness that comes from the moderate hardness of the tail and the feeling of entering the next turn without stress at the end of the turn-in, as expected.The only thing you should be careful about is that you have to be a little aware of the forefoot weight at the beginning of the turn-in.If you turn in with the back weight left in the latter half of the turn, you may get a glimpse of the appearance of the horse for a moment, and the feeling is very similar to the turning back from the round house cutback of the surf.Certainly Surf Surf.
The one I tried this time was a short board for ALL Mountain. The name was changed to "5'2" cm, and it was 154 cm, which was a choice considering the length of the board I always use.Isn't it better to use a longer board from Mr. Miyoshi mentioned above?While receiving the advice, the board in the 160 cm range is really long!With that feeling, I gently refused and settled on a board of 150 cm.What you notice when you get on and start running.Reliable and stable grip due to the camber board.When the speed comes out, the power of Dupras will finally be demonstrated.In order to see the characteristics of the board, the bending and repulsion of the connecting board at the deep bottom turn, and when the rail is made to bite into the snow surface and the information from the board is sensed with the sole of the foot, the horizontal G and vertical G of different dimensions dominate the body.Ki ... It's too chewy ...
HAPPO BANKS explodes its potential
Since the test drive venue was Hakuba Happoone, I decided to try its performance at HAPPO BANKS.For ripping at the top of the wall, if you don't pay attention to the adjustment of the slide amount, the beautiful spray will not come up (sorry for sliding the lip ...) That is probably the fate of the camber board.Then repeat the big top turn to bottom turn using the wall of the bank boldly.Repeat "long wavelength cruising" because you want to experience the length of the edge hold that you feel more than the actual length (154 cm) and feel the characteristics of Dupraz more.After all ... it feels too good ...
A recent snowboard design with various board shapes.A wide variety from powder to freestyle.That's why it's interesting to choose a board that suits your friends and the terrain of the mountains. What I feel from Dupraz may be just "holiday slope cruising with friends in the mind".Saturday night out of the hustle and bustle of the city.Immediately after arriving at the mountain, run through the morning grooming barn with the side G, and before noon, enjoy the surfy movement by hitting the natural terrain.And for lunch, lightly toast with beer.Dupraz made in France for such a wonderful holiday.It must be a great choice.
