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I bought these skis last summer and used them all season last year, for everything. For years I made do with whatever skis I could get my hands on for a good price and found these on Tramdock for a heck of a deal. I have the 186, I am 5'11", 210, and an advanced skier, mostly back bowls and slackcountry, though not an expert. Despite the length of the ski and significant width, I find them to be the most responsive ski I have ever owned...I don't know if that is the bamboo core. These skis are also very stable and well...fast...over anything you point them at, which allows for a little confidence to continue to push the envelope. The only place I've had issues with them is in trees. Build quality seems exceptional, and these have weathered the worst of A-Basin Spring skiing. The graphic top sheet is a little prone to dings...but that is what stickers are for, right?

I have skiied for years without a helmet, but in recent seasons, I have noticed that a lot of people, many who are novice or intermediate skiiers but also experienced and older skiiers like myself, are wearing helmets. I took a gamble on this helmet, even though it had no reviews, because I had good experience with Pro-tec bike helmets in my wild teens. The Mercenary does not dissappoint, it is very light, comfortable, and warm, and there is a removable plug system for the vents. It is designed to absorb more than one impact and seems to be made of high quality materials. Another benefit is that it is different (well, as different as a black helmet can be) from the flood of Giro and Red helmets that have become ubiquitous on the slopes. The only downside to this product is it is not adjustable, but it seems to fit very true to size, I wear a 7 3/8 hat and the Large fits perfectly with no pressure points.