Aight, i got a pair of K2 axis x skis 2 years ago, and they are amazing. Just because they are classified as an all mountain ski, doesnt mean they cant handle those killer pow days. I was in Alta last winter, and i was kickin major ass in Catherine's. Just puttin this out there for anyone in the market for skis. You need to try skis out and ask around before you can buy em. Remember: you can still be a freerider w/o freeride skis. It ain't the skis, its how you huck em.