Wow, lots to respond to:
1- Jim, I ski much differently this season alone, not even looking at last season, most of it is due to getting off piste and skiing using some different tactics and going back to some basics like keeping feet stacked and keeping neutral with forward moving plants. It has opened up new terrain and ability to ski much more challenging terrain.
2- Gary still thinks Icelantics are awesome skis but as always, different skis for different terrain and use, the new design of JJ's Rossi S7's and others are a new class of ski. Look for others to follow, That doesn't mean it will replace a ski like a pilgrim.
3- Nolo's comments were not only about the ski, it was about folks looking like they could ski terrain that they really can't. ?Fat skis appeal to many younger riders that watch movies and do ski more aggressive terrain and jib around and such, but remember, a jerk is a jerk, it doens't change when you put a narrow ski underfoot, BTW- most park skis are 80-90mm, so just look at the crowd. ?If you wanted to blame it on a ski, the K2 PE (Public Enemy) would be perfectly named
4- HH camp, if its hardpack then a 90mm ski probably wasn't appropriate, i would use my new 78's. ? But it does depend on the type of ski, the waist is just one measurement of ski performance.
5- Please take the pysics mans calculator and throw it out of the window please! ?It really is no longer valid. There are plenty of big fat skis that are just terrible powder boards! ?Width is just one factor and it's not even the most important really anymore at a certain point
6- PR's are no longer made! ?They went to a 1080 gun about 2 seasons back! Its what i recommended to Ed for his skiing, About 100 underfoot, soft and plush! ?If ?they have Obseths to demo, That's what I would say to try. ?I am hoping you aren't y suggesting he use SS on a ?cat trip??