They have done studies. I once went up on a chair with Kastle rep. He was the first one to tell me they just did an extensive studies on the ski waist and the long term knee relationship. He mentioned that I should get on less than 90 waist as a daily pair. It was about 4 years ago. The next season, one of my favourite pair, Kenja, came out as 88, instead of previous width of 90 for the first time.I hope this gets studied more by ski manufacturers. I think that it's silly to expect people to have perfect technique to explore their local hill, so wider skis that can help people float makes sense to me. But as consumers we should be aware of the potential long-term damage that could be done from regular use of wider skis.
That's interesting. I'd be curious what the rep thinks the average person is skiing. For example, is that recommendation for skiers usually on firm snow that never go off trail? I wonder if there is a way to get this information.They have done studies. I once went up on a chair with Kastle rep. He was the first one to tell me they just did an extensive studies on the ski waist and the long term knee relationship. He mentioned that I should get on less than 90 waist as a daily pair. It was about 4 years ago. The next season, one of my favourite pair, Kenja, came out as 88, instead of previous width of 90 for the first time.
I'm also curious about that, the difference between firm Midwest/East Coast condition vs West coast condition ski width recommendation.
I also wonder how hip width, leg length, and thickness plays into this.
I learned on 65 width, when I went up to 81 it was quite an adjustment period. I felt like I had two skateboards on my feet. The next skis after that were 88 and 90. Another awkward adjustment period. But no knee pain other than just sore tired muscles while building up the strength and stamina. The widest I've skied was a 94 on a demo day.
Try Googling.That's interesting. I'd be curious what the rep thinks the average person is skiing. For example, is that recommendation for skiers usually on firm snow that never go off trail? I wonder if there is a way to get this information.
Google? Never heard of it!Try Googling.
I know you can find some findings. My friend told me she found articles about latest ski waist topic back a few years ago after telling her.
I believe the study was done by different people.