At first, I was planning to draw a sleek, sharp-looking fox before the logo, but it didn’t quite match the laid-back vibe of cruising on an LSK8. So I switched gears and went with a relaxed, floppy fox instead.
Once the composition was set, I traced it in Adobe Illustrator and printed it out at full scale. After piecing it together, I transferred the design onto the board.
That’s where I’m stopping for today.
I’d love to jump right into the next step, but since I’m squeezing this in between work, the fun will have to wait a little longer!
After a long stretch of work and unpredictable weather, I finally had a day off. Three of us—my usual backcountry crew—headed down to the Toyohira Riverbed for a long-awaited LSK8 session. It had been a while since I last rode, and today marked the first outing with my new MAGNETO bamboo pintail.
I’d been itching to try it out sooner, but the weekend weather just wouldn’t cooperate. Back in the day, I used to ride even when the pavement was wet, but honestly, it’s not worth it—spray kicks up, traction gets sketchy, and the post-ride maintenance is a hassle. Dry roads only, from now on.
So, how did the MAGNETO ride? In a word—fun. It doesn’t have much flex, but when I widened my stance and rode with just the toes of my back foot, letting the heel float a bit, it came alive.
Here’s a quick rundown of the boards I’ve ridden so far:
The MAGNETO has the widest track and tires I’ve ever ridden. The wheels are softer too, which gives it a grippy, almost suction-like feel on the pavement. On my first run, I kept my stance narrow and forward like usual, but it felt unstable. On the second run, I switched to a wider stance—and that did the trick. Much more stable.
It seems this board demands a different approach.
Then I tried a light unweighting technique, keeping my upper body still while swinging my lower body side to side in a bipod-style turn. That was a blast. At just 1060mm, it’s the shortest board I’ve ridden, and the tight handling gives it a completely different feel.
Getting back into LSK8 at this age has been a joy. Every ride reminds me how much fun it is, and each new board opens up a fresh perspective.
I'm continuing with the design for LSK8 and thinking about adding an animal accent to the lettering. A fox motif came to mind, so I've been playing around with some ideas. Right now, I'm sketching in a slightly cartoonish style to see where it takes me.
Today I was working on sound operations in Ashoro (Pausé Kamuy). The morning went smoothly, but the afternoon brought scorching heat and clouds of dust. Still, I managed to sketch a quick scene from the venue during a short break.
I’ve been up since 2:30 AM, and even now at 8 PM, I haven’t made it back to the hotel yet. Tomorrow will be another long day—starting with sound setup at the Ikeda Super SS, then heading to the Kita-Aikoku Exchange Plaza for the ceremonial finish and awards ceremony.
I’ve just arrived in Obihiro for a special sound production assignment at Rally Hokkaido 2025, running from today through Sunday. I’ll be handling PA and venue music control throughout the event — and yes, I’ve also created a custom sound logo you’ll hear on-site!
If you're in town, come experience the energy firsthand!
Today, I’ll be working at the special stage near Obihiro Station, starting with the Rally Show around 2 PM, followed by the Ceremonial Start at 4 PM.
Whether you're a motorsport fan or just curious about the atmosphere, it’s a great chance to enjoy the action, music, and excitement.
If you drop by, feel free to say hello — I’d love to connect!
It’s supposed to be cooler this week with all the rain, right?
But nope—thanks to the humidity, even the tiniest bit of trapped heat turns me into a walking sweat fountain.
I’ve been trying to stay active by riding my LSK8 on the weekends for some off-season snowboard training. It’s fun, sure—but let’s be honest, it doesn’t come close to the rush of carving through untouched backcountry snow on a BC board. That feeling? Pure bliss.
Honestly, hot weather just makes me crave snowboarding even more.
Who needs summer when you could be flying down a mountain?
I started doodling two random lines, and somehow, they began to look like a fox.
So I just went with it. Before I knew it, I had drawn a few more—each one with its own little charm. It was surprisingly fun! Then I began to imagine where they might live, and of course, a forest came to mind. That led me to sketch some trees, and now I find myself wanting to observe a real forest up close. Funny how a couple of lines can take you on a whole little adventure.
