that person is an idiot then. they're not that good in the park to begin with, just too soft to be useful. they are fun for buttering and rails, but they are so soft they wash out easy on jumps. and they suck all mountain, though handle alright in the pow (for a centermounted ski)because they're a little wider, but are so soft they don't hold an edge on hardpack. might be alright if you're really light, but too soft for normal people.