I'm somewhat old Skool in that I still find that the "short skis suck, long skis truck" meme works for me (Salomon AK Rockets in 200cm are my everyday ski).
(And I have a collection of DH race stock skis to play with).
(Gradient is the elixir of youth)
(Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.)
Just sayin' ;-)