Crystal Skier ...

just back from Whistler where it was 12-16 degrees with blowing dry cold snow. this sucker is windproof unlike other softshells. Smokes the cutsie Gamma MX which I've owned. The Gamma SV is nice for what it is but no match either. The fit is form fitting but loose enough to get another very form fitting soft shell under it plus a powerstretch T-neck layer under that. Perfect for a cold day. At Crystal 25 degrees or so today and puking I wore just a powerstretch t-neck, the Sigma SV, and a 5 year old Sirrus SL superlight gore-tex shell over thr SV. Hood is big and kind of dorkie but throws over quickly if your the helmet type or cinches if stackin a woolie on the noggin. Have owned alot of Arcteryx. Sent alot back too recently! This is a keeper. Nice piece.

has a yellow color Line insignia on a black base. Don't know about you but gotta like the black base for repair issues. The Boyz at our beloved B-Country just missed this is all. By the way...just mounted my second pair cuz they're just that good. Two full seasons on my last pair and all my friends wanted my pair when they saw me ski them. The new graphics are awesome. Dollar for Dollar the most Big Mtn Performance for the Buck spent. Have a close friend sponsored by K2 that when asked by the K2 Pres, what his favorite ski of the manufacturers test at Snowbasin was...His response was the Line Prophet 100. Interesting...not that it wasn't already in the works but I guess it didn't hurt as K2 bought Line!

has a yellow color Line insignia on a black base. Don't know about you but gotta like the black base for repair issues. The Boyz at our beloved B-Country just missed this is all. By the way...just mounted my second pair cuz they're just that good. Two full seasons on my last pair and all my friends wanted my pair when they saw me ski them. The new graphics are awesome. Dollar for Dollar the most Big Mtn Performance for the Buck spent. Have a close friend sponsored by K2 that when asked by the K2 Pres, what his favorite ski of the manufacturers test at Snowbasin was...His response was the Line Prophet 100. Interesting...not that it wasn't already in the works but I guess it didn't hurt as K2 bought Line!

This ski simply rules it all. Its construction with the metal matrix lay-up over maple is ingenious. The metal top sheet wraps over the core in segments to give you less twist and more bite where you need it. At speed in chop or Super-G'n on silk or windblown they inspire confidence and big grins. Stable and damp but at the same time nimble and quick. Wow, they outclass the Gun Lab 188's I had in a big way. More fun than my Outlaws when it’s deeper. People considering Gotamas should ride these as the Prophet is not as bouncy. The Prophet kills it Period.

This ski simply rules it all. Its construction with the metal matrix lay-up over maple is ingenious. The metal top sheet wraps over the core in segments to give you less twist and more bite where you need it. At speed in chop or Super-G'n on silk or windblown they inspire confidence and big grins. Stable and damp but at the same time nimble and quick. Wow, they outclass the Gun Lab 188's I had in a big way. More fun than my Outlaws when it’s deeper. People considering Gotamas should ride these as the Prophet is not as bouncy. The Prophet kills it Period.

This ski simply rules it all. Its construction with the metal matrix lay-up over maple is ingenious. The metal top sheet wraps over the core in segments to give you less twist and more bite where you need it. At speed in chop or Super-G'n on silk or windblown they inspire confidence and big grins. Stable and damp but at the same time nimble and quick. Wow, they outclass the Gun Lab 188's I had in a big way. More fun than my Outlaws when it’s deeper. People considering Gotamas should ride these as the Prophet is not as bouncy. The Prophet kills it Period.

I own a bunch of Arc’teryx. The Minutemans make it through the absolute worst weather the mountain can throw down keeping you dry. Wear like iron. The Minuteman fit is roomier in the butt and legs than the Theta SK's. This site supplies me with the medium-long lengths which is an extra 1 1/2 to 2 inches so they don't ride high on your boot cuff while yur rippin pow. Nice and dry. Worth every penny and will last years until you get sick of the color and then buy another!

Incredible, romping, kick-ass, versatile Fat that can lay down GS arcs as well as float fast and furious lines down Blackcomb Glacier. Totally stoked how well they smashed over the tops of soft deep mogul fields and devastated deep, steep cut up pow bumps.

If you are like me and are pretty much a minimalist in what you like to carry on your back, just buy this; I bought this for my wife. Other than the color being to girly, (they need this in a men’s color) this model can be used by men who hate carrying anything on their back while they ski. I used it on a summer hike. Went straight up lower and upper Exterminator ski run and its design just works and doesn't flop around. And, it has ingenious little features.

A lot like my old AK Rockets in terms of flex. Very round but even a more flexy tail. Own the 190 which is 10cm shorter than the old AK Rockets. Mounted these with Marker comp 1400 pistons. Skied two day old crud with cookies and some smooth crud today as well as high speed groomers that were fairly steep. They have no metal but the carbon keeps em quiet and stable at a very fast pace. Not quite the badger bite but no metal and its a cap construction is why. Held decent none the less.