realskiers

I only get out the fat boards when the snow is above boot high cause I find the Mx78's are easier on the knees in crud and broken snow where I too like to create more angles with skis and body.

However, in pow boot high and above, I'm very soft edge to edge  focused much more on tipping and engaging the uphill edge, scrape it in, using soft edges, the float and feeling relaxed and more upright. No soreness in knees with this approach for me. It's when I try to bang the pow boards hard edge to edge that I will feel the wear and tear on the legs.

So staying on the 78's under boot high keeps it easier on the legs. They are shorter and since I modified the tails for easier release with my drummel, they are much more playful in 3d snow.

IMO using Clendenin's approach in pow, bumps and 3d makes skiing these conditions relaxing and less taxing.  I've been with guys that have had both knees replaced and now skiing using this technique, they ski bumps beautifully.

Best, G