AdamHermanThanks for the reply. I'm not sure if the "soft noodle of a ski" isn't what I'm looking for cause from what I've read the ARVti with its titanium layer are heavier an therefore harder to spin. Also where the metal helps the most is on groomers and I got my Fischer RC4s for that. Do you think I would't get used to the soft feel of the other ones? And since I'm kinda light I think it would be easier to learn butters on a softer ski. I'll definitely try out a pair of two before purchase anyways, but I forgot to ask on experience with durability, what brand do you consider most reliable? Are there any major differences, or should I just go with the one with the coolest print, in case I won't be able to try all of 'em?
Okay so the thing is with basically any 50/50 ski you are going to ski increased swing weight (making it heavier and harder to spin) however on the kartels i know the difference is apparently very small. Also have heard the same about the armadas(al dente not arvti).
As for durablity i can say that both of my pairs of armadas (magic js and ar7s) are still holding up great after 2+ seasons of use compared to many other companies. However, on3ps are suposedly durable as fuck and from what ive seen id have to agree. Honestly i think your best bet is either the kartel 106 or 98.