Message #1038

[jbotti]

One of things that I have always appreciated about Harald is his tremedous skiing ability. He weighs 150 lbs when soaking wet and he skis in the stiffest boots made and in the midst of a high speed carved arc, they flex like an intermediate boot. I think that skiing in any condition is different for him than for the average skier. Still I aspire to ski like him and I aspire to learn everything that i can from him. I am just conscious of my limitations as a skier, and he has few if any.

He makes a very good point, in that you can ski in powder on the Head Super Shapes. I have done it and it is fun. It just ends up for me being a somehat different experience than being on a wider, floatier ski.

Having said all this the physics of weight in powder are real, and I am only 6 3" 190. At 220 lbs and above floating in pow requires something more.

I hope to have my Lotus 138's over the next 10 days. Michael I'm sure you will beat me to the slopes with your Spats. Can't wait for your review. JB.