Message #1079

[Gary]

Ron, my thoughts were here's a guy like my buddy Ed...who is 6'1, 215lbs, advanced intermediate? who purchased his 72's based on my reccomendation.

Ed? loves his 72's for carving, crud and boot to shin high powder. I just think if someone at this level goes to wide, they're missing on the learing experience of being able to get good edge angle on skis. I just think it's much more difficult for this level skier to improve carving skills on the wider boards.

I believe the 72 can be a great tool as a one quivver ski for the 200lb. I've skied with John Clenden, the Ski Doctor at Aspen and he makes em dance.

I also thought he wanted a ski that would perform well in groom terrain as well.

For me, it's about the improvement in skill level with a ski the user can maixmize edge angle within? a comfortable turn radius.

I think Harolds article regarding fat skis says it pretty well.

Gary