I just got these skis recently and all i can say is they are the best boards ever. They ride great switch, do not seem heavy in the air(i am about 5-8 and i got the msp180), and i am sure they are great in pow because they are so fat. They dominate any ski i have ever owned. For anyone thinking of buying a new ski, go with the msp. It is a great park ski and i know it will also rock in the backcounty.