Outside of Japan, Ruiki Masuda is snowboarding's best-kept secret. At home, he's an icon. His inimitable style has cemented his place as one of Hakuba's most influential riders. We're thrilled to recognize Ruiki's impact on the snowboard scene with a new Signature Series board.
Introducing the limited-edition Stratos from Hakuba's master of style, with original artwork by Toshikazu Nozaka.
Ruiki collaborated with tattoo artist and pro skateboarder Toshikazu Nozaka for the board's artwork. The design unfolds like a Japanese hanging scroll, running from the summit of Mt. Fuji to the sea. At the center sits a frog, whose Japanese name, kaeru, doubles as the word for "to return," making it a symbol of safe passage and good fortune in the mountains.
Ruiki Masuda's Signature Series Stratos is a hybrid all-mountain board built for creative freeriding. Its tapered freeride shape and energetic board feel deliver float in powder, performance on piste and versatility in mixed conditions. An ash wood veneer enhances stability by damping vibrations, while a responsive nose and tail deliver the pop to slash, butter, and boost off natural features.
Artwork by Toshikazu Nozaka.
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