marzNC
Angel Diva
Yes, Phantom changes the chemical nature of the bases. However, that's not the same as the "structure" that some people talk about adding to bases to make the water run off a little differently in the spring vs cold winter conditions. Treating with Phantom doesn't change that physical "structure" at all. The best application approach is to have a stone grind with a structure applied that is appropriate for the majority of the conditions that those skis will be used for.Maybe since this does technically change the structure right.. Will be interested in continued reviews of even warmer/wetter snow if you find yourself in it.
I did the first direct comparison last May at Mt. Hood Meadows and Mammoth. My original BPs with warm weather wax and a paste wax 2-3 times during a ski day (7:30-1:00) vs the AJs treated with Phantom 1.0. I ended up skiing the AJs more by the time we got to Mammoth because I trusted them more even though at 78 underfoot they are not what I would normally pick for soft spring snow.
First time on treated BPs, at Mt. Hood Meadows May 2018
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/i...-look-timberline-lodge-too.22819/#post-366997
General trip report for May 2018: Bachelor, Mt. Hood Meadows, Squaw, Mammoth
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/i...ca-bachelor-hood-meadows-squaw-mammoth.22840/
I demo'd the Floskis at Mammoth after Bill and I met the inventor. Had to put on paste wax every run or two. I'm hoping Bill will bring his Floskis to Alta to play around with them more. But they won't be treated with Phantom . . . yet.