The second article in the series I’m writing for Backcountry.com is a short history of powder skis and a quick guide on how to go about selecting one. Hope you enjoy it.
“If asked, most skiers would likely say that sidecut—the modern version of it—came before fat skis. They’d be wrong, but only on a technicality. We’ll start out with just a skim of fatty history and then sink into width, rocker, and what ski will be right for you.” – Read the rest: A Deep Issue: How to Choose a Powder Ski