Rescue on Mt. St. Elias

[slaphappy]

I think Lowell is right. The increased weight on a single edge and the perpendicular stance do create more edging power. However, I wouldn't bank on that being the reason the snowboarder is still around and his buds aren't.

[MtnGoat]

Problem is, though, all that assumes the single edge you are depending stays put. Check out board riders smacking their heads (and faces) on the ice on a lousy day at Snoqualmie.

 

Sure, you've got more carving power on single edge, but then, it's also the only edge you've got. When you lose an edge on skis, you simply switch to the other ski. On this one, I vote for the skis being safer.