This is one reason why I went with the non-BC version. I have enough scaled skis to know what's going to work for me. A lot of the run-outs I would be using are on packed trails, either by skiers or machines, and things can get slow on the packed in either super-cold windpack/hardpack (NOT super cold fluff-- I'm talking cardboard) or when the snow gets variably slushy between the shade and the sun. Also, I plan on taking them to the ski-areas too for some inbound skiing.connyro wrote:The only place that I did not like the scales was on firm or groomed snow. They are loud and slow on that type of snow but on anything fresh, the scales are not noticeable, especially if you take care to glide-wax the scales.
If I find myself wishing I had scales by the end of next season I'll consider the BC's, but one thing at a time for now. I can't afford to get too ambitious. I can think of a few spots I'd be happy to have them, but for the most part I'm envisioning up and then down, with no more up. We'll see if that holds true!