The Prophet 98 the widest of the Prophet line of LINEs feel like they should be skinnier underfoot. You should in no way be put off by the 98mm underfoot platform this ski handles like a much narrower ski on piste but has the Early Rise tip that provides increased floatation in pow & easier turn initiation onpiste. The Prophet has always been a performer an excellent twintip do everything ski this new width just adds another dimension.