Last weekend, "MINAKAMI VIBES 4" was held at Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort in Gunma Prefecture on 2/4 (Sat) and 3/2016 (Sun). I would like to share with you what I felt at this event that I attended for two days.
The first thing that surprised me was the completeness of the item.While various events scheduled to be held in March and April this season are canceled due to lack of snow, even though it is the timing when cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo in early April, here at Tenjindaira Ski Resort Was a great item built.It was rumored that the work to collect snow at the ski resort has been progressing since the unusual mid-March, but the unity of the water diggers who collected the snow so far and prepared the best stage and the cooperation system of the ski resort I suddenly realized how wonderful it was.
It's a bowl and bank event that is gaining popularity these days, but the number of customers that MINAKAMI VIBES has gathered in the last two days is not even.According to the official aggregate results, a total of 2 people have entered this year for two days, which is higher than last year.That should be the case, because the attraction of this event is that "the best items that anyone can enjoy if you go" are prepared, and it is an event that can be enjoyed by all age groups from legend riders to kids regardless of level.
This year's main item has three lines when viewed from above, one is a composite item with banks mixed in a shape like a large half pipe in the center.It's the most popular line from beginning to end, as you can feel the G while speeding up and head to the end bowl in about 3 turns, or you can slowly turn while picking up banks and terrain and add style to the end bowl.
A kicker and spine were also prepared on the right side of this item, and the cool riders dropped into the spine with a slapstick, and the style was drawn out with a big jump that was quite long in the air time, and the venue was springing up.
And on the far left is a line of XNUMX large banks that connects to the end bowl.There were many riders who speeded up and flew like a pipe at the steep R in front of the end bowl.
Actually, this line had a wall when heading toward the left half pipe at the time of entry, and as everyone slid on that line, a banked slalom-like NEW line was naturally created and gained hidden popularity.There are endless ways to play, such as using a bank to drop from a transfer to the next bank.
And this year, a classic pipe was also prepared, and once you entered this pipe, you became addicted to it, and in fact it was a presence that showed a lot of excitement behind the scenes.
Since there were multiple items and lines in this way, we were able to play smoothly with less waiting time for two days.Also impressive was the rule that adults would watch over when kids drop. The MC also called for kids to be prioritized, and the children enjoyed it safely.It goes without saying that it is an event that transcends generations with many families with children entering because of this atmosphere that everyone who participated in this way can enjoy FUN.
Another thing I felt was that this kind of bowl and bank culture has permeated a lot of snowboarders.In the past, the image of a rider session was strong, but now the number of general participants is increasing year by year, and I feel that this style of playing has a great influence on the Japanese snowboarding scene.
"Because of this season, I wanted to collect as much snow as possible to make it the best event. I wanted to convey that the event can be held even if there is little snow," said Naonori Katsuyama, producer and MC.
At this event, which creates items and spaces that adults and children can enjoy and conveys the joy of snowboarding to the next generation, the hot VIBES of many people concerned, mainly water locals and riders, were condensed.That's why it was two days that I could really feel the event title "MINAKAMI VIBES" that riders of various styles gathered and established as a "spring festival" that transcended generations.
Thank you to the Water Diggers, staff, and everyone involved.
BIG RESPECT!
