Replying to Pipe: snowboards standard maneuver vs. skiings spin to win

This started within another thread, but I thought it would make a good discussion on it's own. I found the opinions on it to be interesting.

Ok, in snowboarding pipe, there is a requirement that riders perform at least one "standard maneuver" in their run. Standard maneuver is 180 or less, so that includes straight air, alley-oop, air to fakie.

The requirement is basically an indication of snowboarders desire to keep a skate/surf style asthetic in their run, and to keep an emphasis on style, not just technicality.

Some skiers seem to think this is bullshit as it limits the riders in how tech their runs can be, which is true. This is a good example of skiers "spin to win" mentality compared to boarders more style oriented focus. For example, skiers can still hit the podium without grabbing all their hits, whereas that just doesn't happen in boarding.

Personally, I really enjoy seeing a big standard trick in a skiers run, like Laurent's alley-oop first hit for example. Something about slow or no rotation with great style really strikes a chord for me.

Anyways, let's hear your thoughts on it, do you like to see a standard trick in a skiers pipe run, or do you prefer the most tech shit possible on every single hit?