Banked slalom showing excitement all over the country
TENJIN BANKED SLALOM 3 was held at Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort for 4 days from 5/2 (Sat) to 2017 (Sun).In the December issue of this magazine, FREE RUN, a 12-page special feature was set up to explore the movement of this banked slalom, and it is a tournament that has been attracting attention in recent years.As soon as the entry starts on 22/1 this year, the capacity is closed early and it is very popular.In addition, affiliated competitions have been held in various areas this season, including Naeba Nighter Banked Slalom held on 23/1, NAGAREHA BANKED SLALOM held on 28/2, Dainichidake Banked Slalom held on 28/2, and GETO held on 25/2. BANKED SLALOM and the top players in these four tournaments have been given the right to participate in TENJIN, showing excitement all over the country.
This year as well, I will tell you about the actual experience of entering TENJIN BANKED SLALOM and explore the reason for the popularity of Banked Slalom again.
On the first Saturday, the reception of athletes started from 7:00 to 8:30 in the morning.Check your bib number on the overhanging entry list, attach the number to your forefoot with duct tape, and you're ready to go.After purchasing a lift ticket, participants can board the Tanigawadake Ropeway from 7:30 and head to the venue.
The most comfortable course in the history of the tournament
Diggers who entered the site about a week ago and were working on the course.From Hokkaido in the north to Fukuoka in the south, we rushed from all over the country, and the course construction was proceeding smoothly this year as well.However, due to the heavy snow a few days before the actual performance, the course was filled up.The day before the tournament, the weather was so bad that it was barely possible to stand, and the course was being prepared by their hands until late.
In fine weather, the course was completely remade thanks to the work of the diggers until yesterday.In order to perform the actual performance in perfect condition, the qualifying on the first day was suddenly canceled, and on this day, the participants did not measure the time, but all of them slipped on the course inspection and finished the bank course together. .. "Banked slalom made by everyone" This is the keyword.
As for the course feeling, the overall length is a little longer than last year.Also, the bank-to-bank rhythm is good, and it feels good to be slipping anyway. Participants all said that it was "the best course ever".I actually skated two of these courses, but I was slippery and attacked.In the first half, you can fly hard, there is a long corridor on the way, and after that there are tight banks.If you skip the second half too much, you will go off course at your own level.There were some difficult sections, but I felt that it was the best course that I felt comfortable with.
Production that puts everything in one slip
The weather will be dopecan on the next Sunday.At the party venue last night, a race list and a notice saying "one for each person" were posted, and the participants skated with everything in that one.It's finally time to measure the time.While imagining yesterday's course feeling, wait for your own run order.From this year, the entry class was subdivided, and the race started in the order of Grand Master, Master, Grom, Junior, Open, and Amateur.
As my run order gets closer and closer, excitement and excitement intersect.A feeling of tension that you don't usually experience, just like before running 50m in elementary school.When it's your turn, stand at the gate and start off at the signal.On the way, there was a suspicious bank due to a control mistake, but I managed to finish the race safely.At the goal, I was so tired that I couldn't compare with yesterday's inspection.A seriously pushed slip uses a lot of physical strength that is incomparable to a FUN slip.Last year, I regretted that I didn't attack so much with the goal of completing the race, but this year I felt like I was attacking myself and it was refreshing.However, I still can't agree with my slip.Although I understood the issues, I was able to slide comfortably and it became a fulfilling one.
Passed on to the next generation
The charm of banked slalom that I felt anew
The appeal of Banked Slalom is that anyone can participate as long as they can slip.In this tournament, the level of kids was particularly high, and there were many riders and participants who entered together with their parents.A tournament where you can simply enjoy "sliding," which is the basic part of snowboarding, regardless of generation, level, or genre.This pure concept is firmly baton-touched by the next generation of snowboarders.I hope that this movement will continue to have many tournaments nationwide and increase the number of realistic players so that it will not be bound by the frame of a fad.
A banked slalom tournament that everyone who participates can enjoy and push themselves while feeling a good sense of tension.After slipping, each person will surely have goals and challenges within themselves.
Snowboarders nationwide who have not yet entered the Banked Slalom tournament.There are still more competitions in various places for the rest of the season, so please make an entry and share this fun.There's a pure snowboarding community out there, and you'll find that snowboarding can be a lifelong play.
RESULT
TENJIN BANKED SLALOM Official HP
Official FB
