blends are a good choice if you want a very soft, playful ski. I bought them as an all mtn ski. that are very playful and turny, but can handle 6 inches of powder no problem. lately, I've been using them a bit more for park. that are fun if you like a wider park ski. i was able to lay down some good tricks after a while of getting used to the wider profile. I recommend them, but if you are bigger, and really like to charge/ and going to hit huge jumps id recommend something slightly stiffer. if i had to do it over again id consider the ARVti. but ya blends are pretty sick.