Individual Review J Skis The Metal

[François Pugh]

The tip and tail do not necessarily have to be stiffer than the mid-body; just stiff enough to not flop. My point being that the overall flex of the ski be adjusted via the thickness/materials/design of the mid-body. This is more about if you're going to rocker a part of the ski, does it need to be soft enough to flex even further?

Yes. A more compliant tip makes the ski really want to turn when you want to turn even further. Bonus, it is more forgiving. Cost, may fold too much and slip due to demanding more turn than its grip can deliver. It's a fine balance and skier weight, speed and preference play important roles.