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Just another data point, when I went to Hokkaido 10 years ago I took a pair of brand spanking new BDEL Carbon Megawatts at 125 underfoot and didn't regret it for a second I was on the snow, either on the down or touring. G3 Enzo bindings and BDEL Push boots (none of which are made anymore).
The Carbon Megawatts were quite possibly the perfect ski for me for the region in their weird mix of a degree of directionality/stiffness as well as rocker/surfiness, ideal for high speed float and maneuverability in the trees (I have the 178s). I pretty much agree with the Blister guys review of them from back in the day.
I'm heading to Hokkaido again next week and will bring that setup again without hesitation, despite their age (though prolly lighter boots this time).
My daily drivers in the Wasatch these days are Völkl Katanas in 186 (either the OG metal Ronins inbounds or the V-Werks for touring) and Head Kore 105/Mantra V-werks for lower tide days.
As a tele skier I get plenty low in the snow without having to go narrow like Mike Pow, so there's that.
I've been thinking about this discussion recently, but didn't really want to bring it up again. This just reminded me, the whole in snow/ on top of snow argument is pretty moot if you take weight into consideration. Fat bloke like me needs a fat ski just to stay somewhere within the snow without dredging trenches in the topsoil. I need a 110++ ski to even get anywhere, my actual in snow experience is similar to mikes. Thin ski argument is weightist.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tri-Ungulate
Preachin’ truth there, Brother!
Fact.
AgreedQuote:
Originally Posted by McDee
I run 220 lbs with my kit on