id definately get the 179 Mothership. Its nice and stiff, super responsive, and rips equally as well in the park as it does for its intended use, backcountry. I believe its coming in two models, one a little stiffer then the other with titanium running the length of the ski, with very little weight gain, but dont quote me, im talking from memory
plus, the mo'ships have a great graphic this year, just trust me, haha
Hibachi King drops 9/9/04...and it shouldnt suck! hah