i know most of NS hasn't heard of praxis, but just a heads up. BAMF ski company out of truckee. make absolute bomber skis. they only had one model ski last year, but have a bunch this year. they're doing a presale ending this month, $550 for a custom made (custom rocker, choose 4 shapes, choose topsheet). i can't overstate how bomber these skis are, you have to try real hard to fuck up the bases, just skiing over a rock won't do it, you have to land perfectly on one to fuck them up. they're super solid, have rounded sidewalls so they don't chip easily. $550 might be a little pricey, but if you have the dough you should definitely think about it.
check their models here:
http://praxisskis.com/ski/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77
here are some review links:
compilation reviews (of their only model available last year like an ARG/spatula)
http://tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68597&highlight=praxis+review
some other reviews
http://tetongravity.com/forums/search.php?searchid=4212809&pp=35&page=2
i know it sounds like i work for them or something...i don't, just ordered my second pair (pow RX) and am super stoked. i have a helmetcam in my profile skiing last year's model thats pretty sick.