Good post, and fair warning. I have heard of several people switching to MOB, @OB1 comes to mind, as does @Than_Bogan at one point. I am curious, has anyone made that switch without sacrificing PB level skiing at 35+? This is in no way intended as a shot to the MOB, but actually my only concern in making the switch. I recognize my ankles and legs are worth a buoy or two, but I've had great success on Vapors, Stradas, etc for many years. But I recognize the benefit of the MOB above all in certain situations