Hola Svend
Yes, I brew espresso in my french press and then add the frothed milk. I will say that unlike many coffee lovers, I like a bit of coffee with my milk. But!!!! The coffee must be full bodied and strong
Onto the Every Thangs; I have not skied them in 10 inches. Mostly East Coast ice/hard pack. They did handily in 3-5 inches of soft/crud/ mashed up icey stuff without problems. i am an intermediate skier who likes bumps and some off piste as well. Tree areas with soft snow seem to call to me. And I have answered, sometimes by having to sideslip or on my a--. Also am not a power skier. I am average height at 5#4 /115lbs. I am not in the ability category of your wife. I had no problems with them in longer turns, though I prefer shorter turn radius. High speed makes me a little nervous. Once I hit "a certain age", the reality of mortality began to weigh.
From what you describe, I think the Fischer Vision Vapor may be a slightly better choice over the Every THangs. Handled up to 8 inch powder nicely, flexed well and handled hard pack with out problems. The ET is easier to edge (smaller waist) for East coast conditions. I demoed the Dynastar Exclusive Legend, which had many advocates as well. Not my cup of tea on East Coast hard pack, but not awful. Stiffer than I would have liked. Perhaps a contender for Ms. Viking though
