I do have a question for the upper level PMTS skiers: Do you like/ prefer carving skis in bumps? And by carving I mean stiffer than average skis with 12m or less turning radii. I guess the correct term is-slalom or slalom style skis. Do you prefer/like/recommend slalom carvers for bump skiing and learning to ski bumps? What is the ideal length, turn radius, style of ski for bringing and using PMTS techniques into moguls? Are Slalom or general public slalom carvers a detriment in moguls?
The Powder ski thread has me thinking a lot about a serious upgrade and change to my equipment. I'd like to unload most of my skis and narrow it down, literally, to 1 good pair of slalom carvers, or some competent short turn radius 160-170cm ski and one PMTS worthy wider ski. I see that the Rev 105 is well regarded, in almost all circles in fact. But, I had some thoughts about bumps and slalom carvers-so I just thought I would tap the trees of PMTS knowledge and experience.
FWIW-I have been using a longer Hart Phoenix for two seasons now, but I would like to go shorter and 'turner' this season. I relied on what I've seen harald refer to as 'Late Hit Edge Set Skiing' in moguls with this ski, and I hope to change that. Actually, I rarely took this in the moguls usually preferring wider skis.