i'm at 5'11' 180 and i ski the original shop edition. they rip and are super supportive. plus you can always rivit the boot. however for p&p they feel a bit too stiff.
i ride the ARV most of the time. From time to time will use them in a park, but i have found skis over 80mm do not excel in park. especially not the halfpipe, they become too torsionally soft.
Does anyone remember the 80's film Ski patrol?
That had to be the worst film ever, but, for some reason i love it.
Algers-Watussy Growth formula. so dope.