i had a pair of choppers when i started the season and they were awesome skis! only drawback was the topsheet scratched kinda easy but it was only cosmetic. skis were really strong and i skied them pretty hard almost every day. perfect for butters and shit like that. i also sold a pair of choppers just cuz i needed the money baaaadly. if i could do it over again i would definitely buy another pair.
oh. and 175 is a hell of a deal for this ski! there have been a few people on here recently trying to get 250 and 300 for them ( i was one of them). its an awesome ski FYI.