Message #18766

[jim-ratliff]

Let it be clear I do not teach to company line on alot of things and I am much more open to new ideas than alot of the higher ups........
The duty of youth is to challenge the establishment and that I did at the tryout.
Some people in the PSIA love that and some are quite frighten by the fact. 

Josh:
I'm reminded of another "young" skier that was on the PSIA demo team and didn't believe that teaching "the party line" was in the best interest of the skier customer.  He was also an instructor (at Aspen), and got some face time on video's with Lito Tejada-Flores on how to best use the new shaped skis.
The "duty of youth" MAY be to challenge the establishment, but Harald found that what he thought was necessary change the establishment saw as a threat and as heresy.  Hence  the ongoing "Spanish inquisition" between the two groups.
Make sure you choose your battles wisely, young Jedi!!!