Considering swapping out my K2 Sidestash that has been my backcountry ski for some years now for the Raven. Reviews sound great. My only issue is it would be a nearly full retail price, as you have to buy direct from 4frnt. I've always been pretty good at finding deals on skis on the fleabay. Ravens will never show up there. Some other skis I'm considering are the Blizzard Rustler 10 and Kastle BMX 105 non metal version. Sack up and just do it?