I'm on a prior designed by mort, about 23cm wide, has metal construction but no early rise, 175cm, I'm 200# and like the way the board rides. I like the idea of getting a little more active with extension and retraction. I'll give it a try tomorrow, I'm encouraged by most of you saying it's doable. Today we were at Dollar Mt. for about 2 1/2 hours in the afternoon with super duper flat light, pretty tough conditions. Tomorrow..back to the big mountain! Thanks guys :)