i have the 2004 Pollards, and i love them. good medium width for a very versatile ski. good in crud and everything. the 186cm length makes for a decent speed ski too.
they arent soft like the older line skis, but they arent REALLY stiff. they have better base material and edged than last years, thats always a plus. i have them. they are fun.
ill be super rich and own mt.hood and let everybody from ns ski for free... except freezed