I had this years (the green ones) terrible quality, the tail top sheet ripped up and the front edge came off and bent under, making them unskiable. I sent them in on warentee and got next years. I fortunately have been able to ski them like 4 times and absolutely love them. The minute I got on them it reminded me of the green ones which i loved until i couldn't ski them anymore. They stiff ness is not too too bad and they are great for switch landings make excellent turns. They are bomb to say the least. I would highly recommend them. Next years seemed to have fixed the front edge problem without the black ring there on this years. If you like a nice stiff ski that can ski everywhere i would get them. They shred park unbelievable too. Now if you like a soft ski you wont like these, actually you will. I rode my fugitives (very soft) for 3 days and HATED them, no structure when turning it was just terrible. I would advise anyone to get a stiffer ski.