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Skinny Ski vs Fat Ski

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.Witta
Posts: 114 - Karma: 262
I see all of these people using pow skis that are 120mm underfoot, does this help with balance or is it just personal preference.
Mar 12 2014 1:21PM
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b-kul
Posts: 4350 - Karma: 1,111
mainly preference. as ski tech has evolved people can ski wider skis in more diverse conditions.
Mar 12 2014 1:47PM
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NMMedia
Posts: 982 - Karma: 1,700
Mostly preference. As a general assumption (though not true all the time) a skinnier ski will turn in a smaller radius since generally they have a larger sidecut. Also on a skinny ski the transfer time from edge to edge will be less when carving
Mar 12 2014 3:45PM
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OzzyJ
Posts: 723 - Karma: 927
Preference most of the time
Mar 12 2014 4:38PM
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