Such a hate for Salomon. No one skis the same. Some 1080's work great for people such as my friend who went from racing to park and now skis the 04 1080's and just rips on them. From throwing his backflips to 720's and sick railslides, he isn't stopped by the salomon hate. For my other friend that skis k2 05 fujatives he doesnt have a prob. But guess whos the better skier. The one who skis the 1080's, The ski still remains in great shape and this guy throws down, no damage whatsoever.