What I meant was, her shots were so great on her own, she didn't need to be in SI; it was like she was her own SI. Your right; most of her SI stuff isn't as good as her calendars. The girl I really thought SI did a disappointing job with was Rebecca Romijn. These SI shots of Niki are pretty good, IMO:
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The picture of niki on the boat, one hand on the mast, is among her best for that time.