piano moving technique

[Hazen Bannister]

Hi,
  I just bought out a piano dealer in my area, and have keep some of 
their employee's, two which are their movers,who have been working with 
this company for years. I was talking with the owner, who was praising 
their work, and he mentioned they don't use a skidboard when moving a 
grand piano.They wrap it in blankets, and put a canvas cover made for a 
grand on it, and straight to the dolly.
I don't want to come in and change their technique that has worked for 
years with them, but I have been moving piano's for years as well, and 
can't imagine not using a skidboard. I was wondering if anyone else on 
the list had used this same technique.
Best,
Hazen Bannister