Replying to Nimble all mountain/powder ski for brother?

What's up guys,

My brother asked me for suggestions for a nimble all mountain/powder ski, so i come to you in a time of need. I don't know if he intends to buy yet, but suggestions will at least give him an idea of what to demo come winter.

Some info:
- he skis in WA/PNW
- he skis blizzard bonafides right now, and really likes them, but he's looking for something flexier. For reference, on 1-10 stiffness scale he'd put the bonafides around an 8. He wants something like a 6.
- types of skiing he needs it for: powder, crud, some groomers, some hardpack.

He's been looking at the Nordica Patrons, and likes how versatile they seem. He also likes how playful the Blizzard Gunsmokes sound, but he worries about stability at higher speeds. Any other suggestions/comments on the gunsmokes or patrons?