I guess it's also pretty easy because he only recommends 6 skis to choose from (and only one choice for deeper snow!) and only two companies...now that's the kind of 'easy choice' the command economists of the old Soviet Union would have loved.
Getting HH to express an opinion isn't exactly like mining for rare gems ya know. 
True about the opinions. But amazingly many of his opinions are as valuable as rare gems. As for the rest, we're all entitled to make mistakes
Back to ski choice:
It's even more what current supply chain executives would admire than what the Soviet planners would have admired.
He and his crew test boots and skis extensively each year. They find the smallest supplier bundle that can provide the best overall skiing experience. Each new vendor relationship and export/import agreement adds significant cost and bureaucratic headache for a shop his size. I know ... I have discussed this at length with the individual(s) who execute his supply plan.
He's not locked into any one vendor. Witness his on and off and on again relationship with Dalbello boots as their quality changed. Or his support for Elan around the time the expert 2 video was filmed only to be replaced by Head when Elan started adding too much camber to their skis. Or this year's addition of Movement skis.
Of course since he only reviewed two product lines, that leaves a gaping hole for reviewers like you to fill. I look forward to your opinions as you get out on the 2012 skis.
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