This was my only ski all season, and I loved it. I live in Vail so they were used here mostly, and damn are they fun... Awesome in the pow, stiff enough so you're not doing wheelies out of your cliff stompage, great fun in the park too. So much fun. I destroyed mine by riding them everyday and doing lots of jibs, but it was well worth it. The only pain in the ass is all the old farts in the lift line asking if your skis are broken... have fun.