Yudai Haze cover



Q&A with

YUDAI HAZE
土師悠大

20241209

Words by Haruki Yamada
Ptotos by Haruki Yamada, Nobuo Iseki

コンスタントにフッテージを残し続ける土師悠大(はぜ・ゆうだい)。温厚な性格から生まれる洗練されたオーリーはまるで颯爽と駆け抜ける牡馬の如し。今日もハットを被り何処へと。
Yudai Haze constantly drops new clips. His stylish ollies, influenced by his laid-back nature, glide through the pavement like a powerful racehorse. With his favoriet bucket hat on, where will his skate journey take him today?

Pole jam 50-50, Tokyo /   Photo by Iseki : Thanks Hidden Champion
Pole jam 50-50, Tokyo / Photo by Iseki : Thanks Hidden Champion

——京都大阪滋賀おすすめのスポットは?(スケート以外)
京都:宝ヶ池 
大阪:ドンキホーテの観覧車 
滋賀:琵琶湖博物館(なぜかアザラシがいてる)


——Recommended spots in Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga (non-skating)?
Kyoto: Takaragaike

Osaka: The Ferris Wheel at Don Quijote

Shiga: Lake Biwa Museum (for some reason, they have seals there)



——最近あったおもしろエピソード
終電で寝過ごして京都まで行っちゃった時に、彼女のところ行くのにプッシュしてただけやのに、警察に囲まれて成人してんのに親に電話されてめっちゃ恥ずかしい思いしました、、



——Any funny stories recently?
I missed the last train and ended up in Kyoto. While skating to my girlfriend’s place, the police surrounded me. Even though I’m an adult, they called my parents, which was super embarrassing!



——お気に入りのハットは?またその理由は?
nutty clothingのハットです。生地感、被り心地が良くて最高です!スタッシュポケット付きです。



——What’s your favorite hat, and why?

My favorite is from Nutty Clothing. The texture and fit are perfect, and it even has a stash pocket!



—— Raccoon'sのみんなはどんな存在?
みんな最高に熱い仲の良い家族みたいな存在です!


——What does the Raccoon's crew mean to you?

They’re like a tight-knit family—super passionate and amazing people!

Heelflip, Tokyo / Photo by Iseki : Thanks Sb skateboard journal
Heelflip, Tokyo / Photo by Iseki : Thanks Sb skateboard journal

——何かこだわりはある?
常にスポットシーク。



——Do you have any personal principles?
Always spot-seeking.


——どんなスポットが好き?
バンクイン系か狭くてクイックなスポットが好きです。



——What kind of spots do you like?

Spots with bank-ins or tight, quick setups.



—— 影響を受けたスケーターは?
Dean Palmer、熊谷一生君、座間翔吾



——Which skaters have influenced you?

Dean Palmer, Issei Kumatani, and Shogo Zama.



——最近行って楽しかった所は?
raccoonsで行った岡山、鳥取、島根ツアーです。未開拓スポットだらけでワクワクでした!
それと京都植物園に行ったんですけど期間限定で光と音と植物の融合?みたいなのしてて異様な空間に引き込まれそうで楽しかったです!



——Where have you had the most fun recently?

A tour to Okayama, Tottori, and Shimane with the Raccoons. It was exciting to explore so many untouched spots! Also, I visited the Kyoto Botanical Gardens, where they had a limited-time light and sound installation blending with plants. It was surreal and super enjoyable!

Backside Smith, Kyoto / photo by Haruki Yamada
Backside Smith, Kyoto / photo by Haruki Yamada

——今ハマっているものは?
日記。書き始めて3日目ですが。。



——What are you into right now?

Journaling. I’m only three days in, though...



—— スケボーの好きな所、いい所は?
自由に遊べる所が良いところ。やけども撮影の時の緊張感からメイクした時の高揚感変わった時が好きな所です。それとスケボーのコミュニティの暖かさが好きです!



——What do you love about skateboarding?

The freedom to play however you want. I also enjoy the tension during filming and the rush of landing a trick after hard work. Plus, the warmth of the skateboarding community is incredible!



—— 地元狭山の名スポット、珍スポットは?
狭山池(日本最古のため池)
家から徒歩1分にあるセブイレ。原付3ケツして乗り回してるのよく見ます。



——Any iconic or quirky spots in your hometown, Sayama?

Sayama Pond (the oldest reservoir in Japan). Also, there’s a 7-Eleven just a minute’s walk from my house where you often see people recklessly riding three-up on mopeds.

Portrait in Shiga / Group shot in Tokyo:  Random session with Toki Kakitani, Momijiman, Ando Nesia, Chico Brenes.
Portrait in Shiga / Group shot in Tokyo: Random session with Toki Kakitani, Momijiman, Ando Nesia, Chico Brenes.

——日々心がけていることは?
A: 彼女への余計な一言に気を付ける事。


——What do you try to be mindful of every day?

Avoiding unnecessary comments to my girlfriend.



——これだけは譲れないものは?
バケハ



——What’s something you’ll never compromise on?

My bucket hat.


——明日の予定は?
立ち飲み6!今週はおでんみたいです。



—— What are your plans for tomorrow?

Standing bar “6”! This week’s special is oden, apparently.



——今後の目標は?
変わらず映像を世に残していきます。



——What’s your goal moving forward?
To keep creating and leaving behind skate footage for the world.



——オススメのスケートビデオ三作品(そのうち最低一つは自身が出演しているものでお願いします。)



——Three must-watch skate videos (at least one featuring yourself)?

踊る阿呆 "odoru ahou"
"Dancing fools" | Racoon's skateboarding

"The Splits" | adidas Skateboarding Japan

"日常身体の身体表現行為モデル(好世界)"
“The model of body performance for nomal body(Good world)” | 400BLOWS
(only DVD

Frontside Ollie, Shiga / Photo by Haruki Yamada
Frontside Ollie, Shiga / Photo by Haruki Yamada

【profile】

Yudai Haze 土師悠大
Born in 2001, Osaka Sayama City

Sponsors:
THE 6

KD



ASAHI KAIHARA






BLOOD WIZARD

Welcome Part

Azusa Nigo

貝原あさひのビデオパートがBLOOD WIZARDから公開されています。エレガントなトリックの数々とバーチラインは必見。まだ10代、今後の活躍がとても楽しみなスケーター。ビデオパートと共に撮影されたTim Aguilarによる素晴らしい写真もご覧あれ。

Asahi Kaihara's video part has been released by BLOOD WIZARD. Her elegant tricks and stunning vertical lines are a must-see.
She's still in her teens, and we can't wait to see what incredible things she achieves in the future.
Also enjoy the amazing photos by Tim Aguilar, along with the video footage.

Asahi Kaihara / Photo by Tim Aguilar
Asahi Kaihara / Photo by Tim Aguilar
Japan air
Japan air
Benihana
Benihana
Nosegrind
Nosegrind
Judo lean to tail
Judo lean to tail

Special thanks : Tim Aguiller

An online skateboard zine by Nobuo Iseki.
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