Ok....here's the skinnny....
I will admit the somehow some way a yellow clump of vitamin enriched water waste appeared frozen and clumped on the front of a borrowed ski....gravity has a way of setting the stage...the rest....well...is history.
I can say without 2nd thought that many of you have had an enlightening moment with a new ski or boots that just surprises you. That could be in a positive or negative sense as well. I just happened to be full of _______________ emotion and self expression (is another way of saying it) and love to talk about my experience.
BUT...I do believe there is an awakening in each of us when a new benchmark is achieved. I think ones awarness of this awakening is more noticieable as each of our skiing ability improves. And so it goes for me personally....havin g been all the while working on ski skills and yes enjoying the ride, I have found there are some tools that just seemed to be tailored for my ski style and ability.
THe Kastle MX78's just seem to provide that hard snow turnabiltiy of my P8's and Head SS with the added benefit of increased performance in crud, bumps and soft snow. The JJ's ...hmmm...the story first was the rocker concept..didn't like the way Ron's Hellmbents skied although Ron skied them beautifully,..but I kept watching videos of skiers on Rockers and saw? ? ?how contained their body language was...quiet, effiecient...I like this, I ?wanted this...hey...it's all about longevity for me. Then I did my homework, research on the various skis and loved what I saw in the JJ design. Then Christmas came and my journey began with that ski.
SKiing at Jackson Hole in shin high snow was amazing with 115 underfoot. Platform skiing, hits and bumps absorbed like no other ski I've been on. AND then in the big pillowy bumps, they absorbed, turned with ease making the ride like a dream. There was heavy pow and again, the big ski was so less tiring. NIce.
So.....what about your awakening....someti mes it's through suggestions friends make...tell me....WHAT TURNED THE CORNER FOR YOU...WHAT MOVED YOU DOWN ?A NEW PATH....I must admit my ski friends and buds have been most influential in my ski choices...that and self preservation. Would love to hear your story.
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