Man you guys are great. Been away from the computer for a couple days. There is a LOT to chew on here and some time over the summer to investigate. Will be at Mammoth camping and skiing this weekend, looks like the weather might be okay.
Yep, my first world problemsI wasn't going to say that......... (but it may be true....)
If he charges fast with GS or longer turns, as a rule, it might be true more than likely.
But actually, the O.P.s height might mean a shorter ski/shorter turns are better for him, plus shorter turns might mean a different skiing style
that fits the off piste terrain, methods and situations he's skiing in really well, with those "more turns," seems like - so it may not be true also!