Is it me or is the softer flexing, directional ski an endangered species? It seems that all-mountain directional skis are trending stiffer and damper. Rossignol 7 series is gone and replaced with something with more burly. K2 Pinnacle series is gone and replaced by something much burlier. Many brands have made incremental updates to their skis and they almost always involve additional stiffness or damping. Elan seems to be the only company that hasn't moved in that direction.
I will admit this trend is probably appropriate for the average-sized, expert-level skier. …but it doesn’t leave many options for a lighter weight skier who wants a directional ski that will feel energetic and less demanding. Do you think these skis fail because most people actually don't like them or is it because a vocal minority doesn't like them?
I will admit this trend is probably appropriate for the average-sized, expert-level skier. …but it doesn’t leave many options for a lighter weight skier who wants a directional ski that will feel energetic and less demanding. Do you think these skis fail because most people actually don't like them or is it because a vocal minority doesn't like them?