Message #12201

[jim-ratliff]

Lightness sounds great. It's epecially nice when you are carrying and hiking. What is unclear is whether light skis can perform in high torque environments anywhere near as well as heavier skis. On a bike especially ascending, weight is everything. Last I checked when you are skiing you are always headed downhill. Weight is actually your friend (if you like going fast!!).

I don't think the analogy with bikes holds up that well with regard to carbon fiber and skis.

I agree, there is no comparison with the value of carbon bikes going uphill and carbon in skis for going downhill. Was just pulling your chain a bit.