Reading @Than_Bogan thread on less options being better got me thinking.
and Than I think I agree simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, if a single whip is actually possible to be designed to suit all riders and their respective styles I don't know.
Disclaimer, I'm no way qualified to make any meaningful judgement or opinion on the matter but it did make me think...
At risk of a Panda, are the new skis every year that much better? or are they as good as previous years but with handling and ride characteristics changing as a result of the design, bevel, rocker etc.
What I mean is hypothetically as an example maybe the design of the 2020 Vapor Pro suited my style perfectly, but changes for '21 don't necessarily make the ski better for me if the design changes the way the skid rides , but it may be better suited to someone with a different style and need.
For me in fact it might be less suited than the previous version. But ultimately their customer base can grow as new skiers are better suited can now demo and for them hopefully move across.
( this obviously ignores manufacture material and process and is just taking design into account)
As I said I'm no where qualified to make the assumption so I'm more assign fro general inputs and thoughts on this?