I am an aggressive skier who has snowboarded for a few years but would occasionally bring out the skis as I will never completely give up one or the other. Now I am itching to get back on some boards and am trying to figure out what I should get. 5'10" 160.... and looking at Mantra, Snoop Daddy, and Rossi Sin 5. I'm guessing between 175-185 in length for all of these. I ski mostly in Tahoe and if at Squaw will do laps at KT-22 or Granite Chief. Don't spend too much time in the park, but may choose to go off of a kicker randomly. Always will seek powder if its an option but like to ski everything. Any thoughts?

My buddy owns the S5, and he can rip anything, anywhere. They are super playful skis, hold lines in crud and chop, float pow, slay trees, and destroy the park. From the options you are looking at, I say check the Rossi out first, demo it, whatever, because in my opinion it's the better option. Another good choice is the K2 ObSethed, just as another option.Take a look at the moment line of skis made in reno they have some great skis for sierra snow, the s5 is not fat enough or beefey enough for what you want to do with them.A few of us have them here at bc.com and a few of my friends also have their predecessors. The S5 has a smaller waist then most of the beefier cambered planks out there, but due to its more rigid nature and this skis camber, they will get you through thick, thin, pow, hell and back again, all while leaving you with a smile on your face. Overall these are a sweet buy and a solid ski. everyone has their preferences, but for an overall great go anywhere, do anything ski, I fell in love with these. Go for them! the 185s are at a sweet price right now and even the 178s are at a sweet deal too. The chances are in your favor thaty these will be your new favorite, go to ski...they are mine....whther it is UTAH or NY, they will conquer the mountain. Hope this helps.=)