Not necessarily. As we mentioned, there are different basket designs because they cater to different types of skiing. A larger basket isn’t always the best choice for every skier, especially if they are trying to catch speed down a groomed trail. The ski poles for backcountry skiing will use a larger basket for powder snow, but that doesn’t work for downhill poles. Instead of correlating the large size of powder baskets as a better choice, consider all the different basket designs and which type of skier you are. For every kind of skier, there is a basket that is catered to their needs.