THANKS SHANE: First all reverse camber heli load
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Last week I witnessed a monumental step in the ski industry. My entire group for the day loaded up the helicopter with reverse camber skis. Three pairs of Spatulas and two pairs of K2 Pontoons. I am not sure if this was the first all reverse camber heli load but since the skis are fairly new and I haven't heard of another load I am claiming a first. If you know otherwise please let me know.
Reverse camber skis entered the market about four years ago when Shane Mconkey convinced Volant to produce and sell the Spatula. A ski that allowed skiers to slide like never before. The Spatula was so easy to ski, a novice skier was now skiing like an expert and expert skiers were surfing the slopes more like snowboarders and laying down some smooth lines with a flow that was making skiers look at terrain differently. Most everyone I knew who tried them were instantly convinced of their effectiveness and wanted only to slay powder with Spatulas under their feet. Everyone who owned them did their share of answering questions about how they worked and how they skied on the groomers. Always trying to convince others to believe in how awesome they skied. Here in Alaska I spent days explaining and arguing with people about how well they would work in all conditions and that having them heli skiing would make your heli experience better.
It seems like skiers and snowboarders are now taking notice to reverse cambers andvantage. A few companies like K2, Armada, Goode and PraXis now make them and I am guessing that in the next few years most companies will be making some sort of reverse camber skis. You can imagine my excitement when I was loading the basket, I wouldn't have to explain to anyone in my group that they were going to be left behind because they didn't have the right skis. Thanks Shane!
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