Any opinions out there on how the S7 might fare on the East Coast? I'm thinking of getting a pair for when it dumps out here. I know it skis well on groomers. But what about the hardpack? Thanks!

Yeah, next years koopman's are pretty rad. I can ski the 3 on hardpack and in manky snow without a problem. Its 98 underfoot and I ski it in the 186 and its definitely manageable. I wouldnt recommend going with the seven unless you have more than a one ski quiver but i definitely shralped em in the east on a deep day. However, if youre looking for a great ski for making surf turns in the deep stuff this ski is for you

You should look into next seasons S3's. Similar style of modified reverse camber but a bit smaller in dimentions with what seemsed to be a bit more camber. It was one of my favorite of all around skis during demo days. As far as how the S7 rides in the pow vs the other skis mentioned. Ive tested all of the above listed with exception to the Shaman and I have to say they are not half as fun in the Powder. As far as all round, the S7 will preform well in most conditions, will turn on a dime, solid on the groomers but not at high speed, but who buys the S7 to use it outside of a primary powder ski?

Don't do it unless you've got another pair of skis for non-powder days. Rocker skis aren't fun on hardpack. Period. The S7 doesn't actually ski very well on groomers. In a relative sense, it skis better than most powder-oriented skis, but compared to a ski with traditional camber/sidecut, there's no comparison. If you're only going to ski one ski, but want some better powder performance, I'd look into a look into a fatter ski that still has a regualr cambered profile. The Volkl Gotamas (http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0042/Volkl-Gotama-Alpine-Ski.html), the Dynastar XXLs (http://www.backcountry.com/store/DYN0197/Dynastar-Legend-Pro-XXL-Alpine-Ski-08-09.html) which are at an AMAZING price right now, and the Icelantic Shamans (http://www.backcountry.com/store/ICB0004/Icelantic-Shaman-Alpine-Ski.html) are all skis that I've skied, and I can attest to both their powder and hardpack performance. The Icelantics really RAIL turns on hard snow, I felt like I was back on my race skis in NH...