Doesn't this indicate that the ski can respond well at lower speeds and if so isn't this contrary to his general statement?
Welcome to RealSkiers Hoontasin:
I don't think one implies the other.? At least in part, Peter is saying that a wider ski takes more effort to tip on edge than a narrower ski, and that getting this edge angle requires more speed (the part that I don't really understand). However, these comments are just abstract comparisons between wider and narrower skis.
The factor that most affects usability at various speeds is the flex of the ski.? Many skis that are designed for higher speeds are so stiff that it is really difficult to bend them (and therefore get them to turn) at lower speeds.? Many skis that have a softer flex and work well at lower speeds lose stability at higher speeds because they aren't stiff enough to deal with the snow surface irregularities at higher speeds.? The review characteristics you quoted just indicate that the iM82 isn't overly biased at either end of this spectrum.? It's neither too soft for high speed nor too stiff for low speed.? I think that probably means the ideal fit is Mother Bear's bed, but can also do just fine in Fathers big bed or Baby Bears little bed.
However, lest you be misled by looking at just ski speed characteristics, note that the iM82 doesn't have the green skier level icon that the iM72 has (and the iM72 has the same speed rating characteristics). The iM82 can be skied slower, but it is suggested for Experts and Pros and requires a higher level of skier and more attention than the iM72 (as an example).
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