STAFF PICKS
We asked our staff and some of the seasonal workers what their choice in skis and boards are for ridding Niseko.
Keep posted for more updates throughout the next few weeks.
Oliver Twist – Snowboard Technician
“I’ve been riding the Burton Fish, super fun and easy board, especially for those famous deep powder days we have here in Niseko. “
Dr Steve - Boot Solutions Boot Fitter
“Powder ski: Volkl Kuro, having 132mm under foot not only makes you feel incredibly manly it also gives you that much needed float and stability in the Niseko pow.
Carver: Volkl RTM 80 because it carves well but is also versatile enough to play off piste.”
Jessica Gloor – Reservations Manager
“I really like the Missbehaved as it’s wide enough for the powder, easy to turn through the trees and good on the groomers. So a perfect ski if I can’t decide what terrain I feel like skiing.
Then on those days I want to hit the powder I like to take the Volkl Kiku, wider underfoot this ski floats beautifully on top of the powder.”
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Ollie Benson – Snowboard Technician
“There’s a couple of different boards I’ve been riding lately.. The Endeavor Diamond is a favorite, more on the stiffer side, aggressive board, holds up well in most conditions, good in the powder and if you enjoy throwing down sweet euro carves.”
Hayley Ryan - Retail
"I have just started snowboarding and the Endeavour Boyfriend Series 148cm is so far the most enjoyable. Its light and really comfortable the moment you get started. It was super easy to control and felt in some sections you were floating. It didnt require much effort to turn which makes learning so much easier!"
Luke Crow – Niseko Academy Ski/Snowboard Instructor
“Volkl Shiro lots of float for the deep powder but quick edge to edge through the trees, super versatile for anywhere on the hill.
The Dynastar contact 4X4 stiff and aggressive great for those carving up those days on the groomers.”
Ned Buckley – Boot Solutions Owner
“The Volkl Kuro is without doubt the best powder ski that I have ever skied on. Like skiing on pillows, makes you feel like a rock star in the deep stuff.
The K2 pontoons are a close second, slightly less versatile with a little less control on the hard stuff at the bottom of the run, but still amazing for everyday here in niseko.
Importently these skis make for less foot pain, less leg pain. More wo hoos!
Russell Buxton – Ski Shop Supervisor
"The Volkl Kuro is my favourite shop ski, but I took out the Volkl Chopsticks the other day and good times were had. When touring the K2 Darkside is the sh%t."
Sam Alcock - Ski Technician
"My pick for Niseko are the K2 Hellbents with 132mm underfoot and powder rocker this ski is perfect for keeping afloat in bottomless powder and just having a good time in general!"
Iain Mercer - Ski Shop Supervisor
K2 HellBent
"132mm underfoot, K2 powder rocker. Pow shredding skis sent straight from Hell. Everything you need for niseko"
Arron Eades – Boot Solutions Boot Fitter
“Love the Armada JJ for that surfy feel. Great all around ski, fun in the soft stuff, holds and edge on firm stuff.”
