check one for me.
been doing it since i was six. sure there are disadvantages, but there are several positive points too.
but with that said. after 7 years of never touching alpine gear, i did buy a set up this year. i kind of got sick of landing 5s to my face. but don't worry, i'm only using them as training heels to learn a couple new things. i could never make it a permanent transition.... especially never for big mountain.