I live for it. But a friend of mine, does not. In fact, he hates it. He's got narow ass, stiff race ski (but deosn't race) and doesn't turn. He's a bit of a no-skill-adrenaline junkie shall I say. He just straightlines, and so it makes sense from his style. Powder slows you down, groomers are faster and if you don't turn, I suppose it doesn't really make a difference. After reading this, I think Why am I still friends with him?