Yuki Tanaka, a professional adventure racer known in the GREAT TRAVERSE series, a human trip to the mountains, including the 100 famous mountains in Japan, is also one of the enthusiastic TORQUE users.
田中陽希（たなか・ようき）／1983年生まれ。プロアドベンチャーレーサー、Team EASTWIND所属、日本ロングトレイル協会アドバイザーIn 2014, Mr. Tanaka, from Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture to Rishiri Island in Hokkaido, travels about 7,800 km of a trip entitled "One Hundred Mountains Writing in Japan -Great Traverse ~" for 208 days.And achieved in 11 hours.In 2015, he achieved "200 famous mountains in Japan -GREAT TRAVERSE2 ~", which added 100 seats in the 200th Mountains in Japan in 222 days.
Currently, as the culmination of the project, we are challenging the "300 famous mountains in Japan -Great Traverse3-", which connects Hyakusen Mountains, 2 Hyakusan, and Mt.It is assumed that the total travel distance will exceed 20,000 km, and it is a magnificent journey for about three years.
Why does Tanaka choose TORQUE as a companion for his trip?How do you use torque when climbing?He asked himself.
——When Tanaka has been using TORQUE?
Tanaka: It's been about 5 years ago.Starting from the first "TORQUE G01", I follow "TORQUE G02" and "TORQUE G03", and now "TORQUE G04" is used.
田中さんが現在愛用中の「TORQUE G04」 移動中はザックのフロントポーチに収納。落下防止のためカラビナと伸縮性のあるバンジーコードを装着している——What is Torque's appeal for Tanaka?
Tanaka: The highest sense of trust that can be used in any environment is the most attractive TORQUE.On my trip, I sometimes run on a snowy mountain in the severe winter, sometimes cross the sea with a sea kayak, which is greatly affected by the weather, such as rain, snow, and wind.Therefore, smartphones that always carry are required to have versatility and excellent toughness.In that regard, TORQUE is highly waterproof and durable and can be used even at low temperature in the snowy mountains.
Looking over the surrounding climbers, the impression is that more people are using TORQUE in the past year or two.You may be feeling the same as me.TORQUE can be used in the mountains with confidence.
雪深い厳冬期の安達太良山にて海も人力で渡る。新潟から佐渡ヶ島へ、シーカヤックで6時間半かけて横断した——Tanaka often posts photos on SNS and blogs, are they all taking TORQUE?
Tanaka: Yes, all photos are taken with torque.In addition to being tough, the camera performance is also important.Initially, I carried a digital camera separately from TORQUE, but I stopped carrying it from one point.TORQUE also had a very high camera performance, and I thought, "I don't need a digital camera."Especially after the "TORQUE G04", the image quality has risen dramatically.
The "TORQUE G04" camera allows you to take a beautiful picture by pressing the camera key even in difficult situations such as dark places and backlights.When I climbed Mt. Funagata in Miyagi Prefecture in March, I took a picture against the background of the sunset, but I was able to shoot neatly without the shadow of the people in the backlight and slightly dim.It is one of the photos taken with "TORQUE G04".
宮城県の船形山山頂にて、沈みゆく夕日をのぞむ—— Can you tell me if you have anything to keep in mind when shooting in the mountains?
Tanaka: There are two.First, "be conscious of horizontal".The impression changes greatly depending on whether the horizontal is removed.When taking a selfie, torque is fixed with a compact tripod or stock, and photographs are taken using the timer, but they are strongly conscious of whether the ground is not flat.
The other is "not processing".There are many apps that can easily process the saturation and color of the photo, but if you process it, it may be different from the actual scenery, and it is different from the actual one who saw the photo.It can have an impression.I want to convey the truth as much as possible through photos, so I try to use the photos I took without processing them.
雲海が美しい谷川岳にて。これらの写真ももちろん無加工だ——The app called “Outdoor Portal” that allows you to check useful information outdoors in a list is pre -installed.Does Tanaka use this app?
Tanaka: Yes, "Outdoor Portal" should be able to check various information useful for outdoor activities, such as mountain weather forecasts and sunrise/sunrise/sunrise.The tide was also confirmed, which was very useful when crossing the sea with a sea kayak.
「Outdoor Portal」ではその日の潮の満ち引きも確認可能—— If you have any other features you like about Torque, please let me know.
Tanaka: I'm very grateful that the touch panel can be operated even if the screen and hands are wet, such as in rainy weather.TORQUE is also unique to being able to operate even with gloves.Gloves are indispensable for climbing in the winter and snowy season, so it is very helpful.
画面や手が濡れていても反応するウェットタッチ（左）と、グローブを着けた状態でも操作が可能なグローブタッチ（右）—— Can you tell us what you should note when using your smartphone in the mountains?
Tanaka: While climbing, information such as weather forecasts can be obtained in real time, you can check your current location with GPS, use it for rescue in the event of distress, and have a smartphone.。
Recently, there are more places where smartphones are connected even on mountain trails and mountain huts.I myself posted photos to SNS when climbing, exchanged messages with the staff of the secretariat of "300 famous mountains in Japan -Great Traverse3-", and the radio waves reached the mountains.I have received a lot of benefits.
However, it is dangerous to rely only on smartphones when climbing.The smartphone is convenient, but if the battery runs out, it will not be used.No matter how much Torque you can rely on, it's the same.In case of emergency, carry a spare mobile battery while climbing.I always carry a mobile battery for a few days, as well as a day -trip mountain climbing.TORQUE is a removable battery, so it can be even lighter.The same is true for maps.Recently, there are many climbers who use the map of the smartphone app, but it is recommended that you carry the paper map in case when the battery runs out.
Mr. Tanaka, who has been traveling in the mountains of Japan, also pushes the drums, "TORQUE G04".For those who want a smartphone, there is no other reliable person.
In addition, au is promoting radio wave measures on popular mountain trails and mountain huts, including 100 famous mountains in Japan so that climbers can enjoy climbing safely.In addition, the au site provides information on mountain trails in one hundred famous mountains in Japan, which can be used by smartphones and mobile phones, and a detailed mountain climbing map that allows you to check where the radio waves are easily connected on the mountain trail for some mountains.providing.
auのサイトではスマホやケータイが使える登山道が確認可能つながる場所がひと目でわかる詳細な登山地図も提供As Mr. Tanaka says, the benefits obtained by having a smartphone or mobile phone in ensuring the safety of mountain climbing are immeasurable.When going to the mountains, please check the radio wave conditions of the mountain trail in advance and use your smartphone and mobile phone to enjoy climbing.
Sentence: Enomoto Issei
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