you will find that a lot of people will give you great reviews on the ar7 on this site. personally i havent ridden halos so i cant give an opinion on those i was talked out of halos because i tend to land backseat a lot and on bigger jumps i hear they can washout if you dont land perfect. so i chose ar7 and it is the best ski i have ever skied on i mounted look binding on it and was worried about the wait but the swing wait is amazing with the sidewall underfoot and the cap in tip and tail it just comes right around. and for free-riding it is amazing i mounted at true center and have no complaints.