"Part of the opinion here might stem from growing up in Colorado. Where, up until this year, the snow was always good and skinny skis made up a nice decoration in the garage. When snow days would come by during my high school days I would always be ecstatic to strap on my 118 underfoot skis and ride from first chair till last."
"As I've gained some more experience in skiing and relocated from Colorado to Montana, it's started to become more clear that ultimately if you're good at skiing, buy whatever skis you want. When I first started college I scoffed at the people with any skis under 100, but when I saw how easy it could be to turn a skinny ski rather than a wooden plank, my eyes were opened. I've since upgraded my quiver to 91, 96, 106, 110, 115, and 118 waist-widths."
Early experience began with a gifted pair of wide Praxis skis, creating a strong belief that wider skis were superior. Growing up in Colorado reinforced that belief because abundant snowfall favored fat skis while skinny skis stayed unused. High-school powder days prompted regular use of 118 underfoot skis from first chair until last. Subsequent moves and more experience revealed the ease of turning narrower skis and expanded a quiver to include 91, 96, 106, 110, 115, and 118 waist widths. Multiple factors beyond width influence ski performance, and skill and personal preference ultimately guide ski choice.
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