I love them because of Jason Levinthal and paving the way, but I had one pair and first day out, skis hit and huge piece splintered off straight to the wood. Ski was fine (surprisingly), but damn did they mark quickly. After having Lines, it really made me appreciate how bulletproof my Armadas are.
I have a pair of opuses that I've had for 5 years and was the only pair i rode last year cause I broke a binding. Also didnt touch any powder on them last year.