Hey guys I would agree that it will not look 100% the same...no doubt in my mind. I was NOT referring to how my skiing LOOKED, I was referring to the technique I apply is as close to possible with a fat board as to what I put into skiing a carving board. Now add the wiggle around the rock, a scarv around the tree, a steer here and steer there...whatever it takes to get the job done. I've used a few more tools to stay in charge. I don't own the rockers to ski them like I ski the carving ski...I use them as a specific conditions tool to make my skiing more enjoyable for me. Analyzing how I look skiing them is irrelevant to me. What is important is that they allow me to do things I can't do as well and with less energy I use when skiing on my carving boards.
I know too if I'm skiing rockered boards or any fat board on groomed or hard snow conditions, there's no comparison in technique quality to skiing a great carving ski. BUT when I do, I apply my technical movements the same way but the results may not look as technically perfect...(although I've made some pretty good turns on soft snow days with rockers)... ..But to say that "technique moves backwards", for condtions in deep snow or narly wet snow, there's no going backwards if you already OWN the skills. AH yes... Pretty sweet squared up, centered and riding 2 feet of blower with just a touch and feathered edge....We need some NOW!
Interesting topic guys...I appreciate the banter. I hope we can get a few more to participate on their experiences and thoughts.
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