I couldn't be happier with my AR7s. Pretty stiff underfoot, but soft enough in the tips and tails to make them fun and playful. Really lightweight and have low swingweight. Really durable with the AR50 sidewall construction. Lively and very energetic ski. Great in all aspects of the park (jumps, rails, boxes, etc) and still really good in the bumps, trees, and on groomers.