Tail rocker is really only useful in deep 3D conditions and then it's only if you like that slarvy turn feel or want to be able to easily turn your skis from the backseat in deep pow. That was probably my most major observation last season on tail rocker - I was amazed at how easily you could turn your skis being completely in the backseat (practically pulling "wheelies") with total control. It was really kinda fun, but it certainly wouldn't get much approval from the PMTS crowd!
The tail rocker also certainly adds to the ability to make super short turns in deep snow without needing to really "load" the ski. My Wailer 112RP are the most nimble skis I own for tree skiing in 3D conditions. They turn by just thinking "turn".
One other comment - tail rocker can actually be somewhat of a teaching aid on hard pack. My buddy was out on his new DPS Wailer 99 skis for the first time at Keystone. As he headed down the slope doing some high angle GS turns he came over a ridge on the groomer and was promptly launched onto his back because his weight had gotten a bit too far back and there was no tail there to support him. He has adjusted to the skis just fine though and he loves them, but clearly you need to ski them centered to more forward on the groomers.
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