I've had both and i strongly recommend the ninethward first-bloods, they are just a better ski they are light, poppy, soft tips and stiff tails and just all around fun. the extremes have no life to them and are not very fun to ski. Go with ninthward you wont regret it.
talk to wat on here and hell give you a deal if you cant get a hold of him message me and ill give you his email and phone number.