yea MSP told me that they had mucho problems with them, thats why they changed factorys and all i dont see many around anymore because im pretty sure they just replaced them for all who complained... apparently except for that kid ^
The original 183STL was purple plaid, I had a pair and they delamed so I warrantied them in Whistler. They gave me an identical new pair which I sold on feabay to get Salomon thrusters which then broke so I sent'em back and... well you get the picture.
I got a pair of last years newish STL183 for sale if your interested...
looks like mine are the last standing pair... i got the ORIGANAL STL pink and white plaid, more buttery than youd thought possible... the only problem is there 147. so to short for you, and plus i love em