Tried out these skis in mixed conditions for the past couple days, from ice to wind crust, Boot top powder. They inspire a confidence underfoot that no other ski I have ever been on does. I'm 6 3 and 180. I skied the 184 and was honestly worried it would be too short. And while I'm sure I would appreciate the 190s on deep days, the 184s were excellent. Easy to throw around in the trees yet long stiff and stable enough for me to say "screw turning" and point them through the crud. I can't vouch for the difference in stiffness from last year's that others mention but these are great for me, still definitely one of the stiffest skis on the market. Like I mentioned above, they inspire confidence underfoot so you only have to worry about terrain in front of you. That's what these ski thingies are supposed to do, right?

While I do trust Rossi skis and am stoked to see them getting into the reverse camber world, i'm inclined to be slightly skeptical of a glowing review from a sponsored rider. Although if he was involved in designing them, they obviously work for him quite well. But name dropping a resort that he doesn't have to pay to ski at? C'mon. I'm sure the S7 rips, but I want reviews from real people that paid for the ski. Everyone who has looked at any magazine recently (or ridden the tram at snowbird) knows Sage rides the S7. Let's hear from somebody else.

Don't skimp on a shovel. Plastic sux. Whether your digging up your buddy or digging out your car, or simply making a kicker, it'll be no fun when this guy breaks

This thing is solid as a rock. Built to take abuse and move snow. But burley=heavey. There may be lighter options but not stronger.