I think this is why I really like and support Peter Keelty's site. Over the last 10 years (and longer going back to the inside tracks articles) he has really refined and broadened the levels at which every ski is evaluated. Though no evaluation is perfect or a substitute for demo-ing, Peter's does help steer skier's with different tastes, goals and biases towards skis that fit those individual desires.
Harald's recommendation are great, sure they are all great skis, but focused (as is to be expected) on enhancing a very specific set of movements and turn choices.
I think Peter's evaluation do the same thing-by that I mean, Max or Jbotti can look at Peter's reviews and find the skis that excel in the areas and at the skill levels they deem appropriate. But, Peter's reviews also highlight ski traits that appeal to skiers who prize other facets and sensations as well. And over the years he has added a number of different ways to tease out and rate those characteristics. Though it may be hard for some to believe, there are skiers, expert skiers even, who are chasing down different attributes and sensations than the Head Supershape (or any other deep side cut ski) can provide.
Peter's approach has created an incredible resource that allows skiers as diverse as all the cats who plug into this forum to get a good sense of what's out there (new and many past season's skis as well) and what they ought to be demoing.
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