24-25 HORNET

目から鱗のボード。カタログに載っている数字でのイメージを遥かに超えたマジックボード。ゲレンデコンディションも最高の中で３日間びっちり乗りましたが、パウダーに入ったときの浮き出す早さ、浮力が最高で、水面を滑っている感覚にもなりました。

ウエストの太さは全く感じずむしろ、エッジが近く感じ、キャンバーを感じ、コンパクトなターンができ、ツリーラン、荒れたバーンもイメージ通りにライディング出来ました。切れ上がるターンやチョコチョコジャンプ、何でも何処でも遊べるボードだと体感しました。

Truly an amazing Snowboard! I am used to ride longer Boards with much more effektive Edge. My first day on the Hornet the conditions were pretty hard and icey, so it was a bit of a struggle for me to handle this short Board and get some "surfy" feeling. But on my second day the snow was soft and in the afternoon slushy, and I immedeately felt comfortable. Higher speed and carving was like effortless, even on really steep slopes (the "Sylvester" at Kronplatz, Italy ;)). The reaction of the Hornet is so quick and the wide nose maneuvers so easy through three dimensional terrain and bumps, it is so much fun searching for the best line and still having the feeling of surfing!Unfortunately I could not ride it in the Powder yet, but I am very excited to do so.Thank you Taro Tamai for shaping such great Snowboards!

I am an intermediate rider and have been riding for 7 seasons mainly in Japan, Europe and Australia.I have the 2018/2019 version of the Hornet and have been riding it for the past few seasons in various conditions.The wide base makes it very stable underfoot and turns are predictable at a medium fast pace edge to edge.The rocker at the nose gives ease of entry into turns. It also performs very well on soft snow and floats like a dream. Surfing the snow is made effortless with the setback stance.Those who loves carving will not be disappointed. This board carves relatively well and there is definitely no feat of heel or toe drags. It has medium torsional flex and you are able to twist the board to create your desired lines.Riding switch is definitely possible but I personally only does it when setting up for small jumps and features.You can butter with this board especially on the big nose! This is not the most poppy board but you can definitely ollie with this board despite the short tail.Overall, this board is made for cruising the whole mountain and is suitable for varies levels of riders (except for beginners) who are looking for a versatile board to carve the groomers and surf the famous Japow!

女の私が乗っても楽しめるボードです！まだ未熟な私でも、ターンの時にしっかりと板が立ってくれて綺麗な形で滑る事が出来ます。滑っている時も気持ちがいいですが、後々滑っている動画などで自分を見ると「こんなに板を立てて滑れてる！」と感動しました。太めの板なのでなかなか挑戦しにくいとは思いますが、思ってる以上に乗りやすいと思います！HORNET女子を見つけたいです！笑

Finally got the chance to ride my Hornet in Powder. Again: what an amazing Board and what a smooth and surfy feeling! Due to the wide nose and the taper, there is no need to switch the weight on the back foot, you just have to stay centered and go for it. I am very glad to have this Board in my quiver!