I think the only way for somebody to be a poser is if they get nice shit, suck at skiing, act all cocky, and do it all just to look cool.
I cant ski worth a damn, I have nice shit, I dont consider myself a poser, I take skiing seriously, pay for my own shit, stand for the same things good skiers do, do just as much for the sport (ie media), I just wasn't ever meant to be good at it. I dont care, I like it, I dont want to look cool. Besides I like to think I support the industry.