Finesse and Power?

[Philpug]

My understanding of this discussion is that finesse means "a little bit less ski" and power means "a little bit more ski"

I find that the Stockli Stormrider 88 is more if a finesse ski than say a Kastle MX88, I don't think that makes it a lesser ski. I using that example because finesse could easily be dismissed as you say a lesser ski.

You could be a beginner skier who demonstrates finesse (or power) but would still be incapable of skiing a powerful narrow ski outside its design brief.

Very true.

 

[James]

And the once upon a time Scott Schmidt or Dominique Perret Stockli’s were not meant as a finesse ski. I think they were 88mm too, but big mountain.

 

[AlexisLD]

I find that the Stockli Stormrider 88 is more if a finesse ski than say a Kastle MX88, I don't think that makes it a lesser ski. I using that example because finesse could easily be dismissed as you say a lesser ski.

What are the difference on snow between these two skis? One is more turny than the other?

 

[Philpug]

What are the difference on snow between these two skis? One is more turny than the other?

The SR is softer and more balanced in flex and the shape is a little more progressice with more gradual rise and some taper. The Kastle is more traditional in shape with a squarer tail and tip, although an evolution from earlier MX's.