Now I got the width thing figured out (thanks Mark). My final big question is: What about Ride Timeless vs Burton Triumph. Are these two totally different boards for different conditions and uses? I'm sure Triumph probably is better for powder with tapered shape and maybe long carves on groomers but does Timeless do o.k in these departments also? I assume Timeless is more versatile which would be a good thing but does it stand up o.k in backcountry conditions? And which would do better in carved up sierra off piste crud and icy patches that I see too much of?

My heart is in the backcountry powder but I'm not going heli-boarding every day either.

Thanks for any help in this agonizing process of choosing which board to drop $$$ on.

P. Toast