Well it had to begin sooner or later. In my case-about a month plus some change later than normal.
Everybody and his sister out on the slopes, Monday or not.
Fantastic choice for first days on snow these Deacons-light, quick, flickable. Easy to skid and smear as this is what I had to resort to in this crowd. Any turn shape you want.
And also-the fact they are noisy proved a blessing in disguise-same as the very loud freehubs on my bikes-no need to warn people you are coming, they can hear you anyway.