So...in theory if any ski can be tipped with PMTS movements, then it's on the team?
Not quite...A ski that rewards tipping as the primary movement and has a good flex pattern would be a good way to think about it (given a radius that fits with the type of turns you plan on making with the ski). Or the converse, which is that a ski that rewards twisting/pivoting as the primary movement would not be the best choice for a PMTS skier.
Max,
What is the secret to a "good flex pattern" and how does the average skier figure it out?
Not too many years ago, it was easier as there was the basic Supershape and the IM78, both of which were recommended for just about any level of skier to learn PMTS. Looking in the '12 Head narrow ski line, the Magnum, Speed and Titan don't make the cut, so is it proper to infer that they exhibit a "bad flex pattern" or "less than optimal"? Last year, there was discussion, both here and the PMTS forum, that the KERS i-Supershape's tail could be difficult for a lesser skilled skier. ToddW has posted stating they are fine from his experience.
I remember skiing with Helluvaskier and he was on my case that Blizzard Sl's were not Harald approved, and, he was on his Fisher SL's. It would be very hard to deny that there is PMTS herding mentality to ski officially approved skis.
I have no problem with Harald promoting skis that are well suited for PMTS, including that most are made by a single manufacturer with whom he has an business affiliation relationship. Yeah, I'd like him to be a little more open in stating that relationship exists ( and that applies to many others who perform ski reviews ). It would be unrealistic to expect HH to plug Fisher, Elan and other carvers. I can understand his frustration when wide skis are brought to PMTS camps. Ask any sponsored pro about equipment and they will recommend their sponsor.
I have to state that in my first 2 seasons of learning PMTS, my skis were not approved, but the technique worked great. Did I make a mega-breakthrough on a switch to Supershapes, not really. Have I demo'd carvers that I like as much as SS's, yup!
I believe it's the archer, not the arrow. But I'd never buy a bow I could not bend! (No Volkl's)
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