may I ask? And I wonder if Picadilly had my skis and they were the ones he didn't like ? And I see mine come within the recommended sizes by Mike Pow yet he says that was for groomed runs. I would have the Atomics if it were purely piste. Indeed my even earlier Atomics, 10/20s, were just wonderful on piste and I also did hundreds of miles off piste with them (108/70/99) . But it was harder work, I think. Anyone want to buy them as they are still in the garage and in fine order. The thought that it was more interesting on the narrower ones hadn't struck me. The present ones are just easier and I have bought the sales line that this is what it's about. But I won't go back. Nor do I wish to go fatter . I tried Sentinels (93mm) and found them cumbersome so that confirms my current stance. snowHeads are a friendly bunch. snowHeads are a friendly bunch. Only just realised this is a 3 page thread...a bit behind the pack again. And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports . And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports . Farley Goode wrote: I didn't see the earlier thread so I find this interesting, not repetitive. I also got the subject straight off---must be something to do with the type of crossword one likes. (simple