I own a K2 Obsethed 179cm, 177cm Mantra, and looking to replace my 2-3 year old Tornado's with something newer for groomed, firm, and mogul skiing. The Mantra's do rip in the bumps and the Obsethed do very well but looking for something narrower and not quite as stiff as the Mantra's. It's been a very dry year in the NW so big skis were not the choice to buy this year. Looking at the Lord's in a 177cm, Armada Alpha One 182cm, and not sure what else to look at. Any ideas out there?

Tech Specs:

Lengths:

161cm, 169cm, 177cm, 185cm 

Dimensions:

[161cm] 128 / 85 / 113mm; [169cm] 128 / 86 / 114mm; [177cm] 128 / 87 / 115mm; [185cm] 128 / 88 / 116mm 

Turn Radius:

[161cm] 13.6m; [169cm] 15.4m; [177cm] 17.4m; [185cm] 19.5m 

Construction:

Edgy Monocoque 

Core Material:

Full wood core 

Tail:

Raised 

Binding System:

No 

Binding Included:

No 

Recommended Binding:

No 

Weight:

[Pair, 177cm] 10.13lb (4594g) 

Recommended Use:

Big mountain, all-mountain skiing 

Manufacturer Warranty:

1 Year 

Country of Origin:

China