Having gone thru the knee surgery and all that goes with strenthening the knee for skiing every season which doesn't get any easier as you get older, I prefer a lighter ski. Usually on any given day, it performs well enough without causing fatigue. When those spring conditions come around, give me a pair of Volants any day. That heavy stiff ski will go thru anything at the price of fatigue fairly quick. I always have my Atomics and Volants with me . you never know when a quick change will be necessary.
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