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Originally Posted by tekweezle  i do agree with the statement that improving skills could help you tackle any condition on the mountain. But sometimes, you don;t want to work so hard. having a better tool for the job increases the fun factor on the mountain. |
That is extremely ironic because becoming a better skier with more proficient technique and prowess makes it so you don't work so hard and have a higher fun factor on the mountain. I am not suggesting having two or three skis is not preferable (as cited by my previous posts regarding thinking a three ski quiver is ideal... I currently have five
). But rather I was suggesting the inverse of a point of diminishing returns and that is a point of not getting much out of a specialty ski without having the technique to utilize it and also suggesting that the money factor could be an issue, what is worth more.... substantially increased technique that will last until your body starts to deteriorate or a one trick pony pair of boards.
I think the ski industry is really loving this quiver idea. It is great for some skiers but I don't think it is good for most people. The industry certainly does not cater to the quiver crowd despite encouraging it because so many companies try to release the quiver of one do it all ski. Specialty skis are often hard to locate (who has seen a bump ski in a local shop or a light weight fat powder ski? most shops in New England don't carry that stuff). Interesting dynamic as far as industry drive, consumer demand, and what types of skis are actually created. Personally, I think there is a disconnect that the industry does not want to identify because they are quite alright with everyone chasing after a truly specialized ski that does not yet exist because ski manufacturers need to produce in high quantities to make it worth while.
I guess that is where the boutique or so called "exotic" brands come in to play.