Yeah, for BC lines and jumps longer skis are better because they give you more stability and float.  Supposedly the JP/Julien Pros are softer than the ARVs making them easier to handle too.  Don't be intimidated by long skis, in my experience, they are better.  I think they will be my next pair of skis next year.
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What's on the other side of that wall?
-'Death.' (Johnny D. after Kristi fell off the back of the PBP wall in 1242)
'I'm in his nigger crew' (my little brother in response to my statement that he was in my 'digger crew')
'My knee hurts' (Jeff Merat after grinding a lunch table for an hour instead of sitting in the ski patrol shack for his torm mcl and acl which he got earlier that day.)
'I'm not asking for any help, just mabe for you to get off your ass.'(my dad)