Message #16388

[Liam]

I'm with max on this one..as long as you don't need to pivot in deep crud in really tight trees, skis in the mid 80's will float you just fine..especially in CO.  Besides, yeah Vail isn't Jackson Hole, but honestly the back bowls and Blue Sky basin have plenty of pitch--certainly enough to float someone on an 84-88mm waisted ski.  I think the real key is that of this is truly a one ski quiver, be sure to go longer in your ski choice.