Small / larger contact patch

dudes who need to go fast on snow have long skis, that's a given. where does that put us on the tyre thing?

this is because you dig into snow if your weight is not spread out. You are unlikely to sink into asfalt ;)

Those skinny crosscountry skis are only good for pre-prepared compact snow anyway. I've got some nice and wide mountian skis for wondering off the beaten track, and a bit of telemarking.

.....errrrmmm

my point....

Fatter = better