Dang!

Would have loved the 191. But then again, the 184 will be great for mixed resort and touring, which was the point.

Gaijin, what do you end up doing?

I have a couple of days on the Fischer 102fr now (with P18s). Chalky 'NZ variable' conditions, and they were actually very good. Skied those and my Dynastar Pro...

That's a Praxis MVP!

Truly, if you're after super versatile ski, and don't need the metal (and you shouldn't, I think, for Hakuba), then it's the perfect choice. Long mellow rocker tip and tail,...

Thread drift - sorry.
Just bought a pair of Ranger 102fr - 184 straight pull - and will mount them with CAST/Pivot, so we shall see. Will be my travel ski. They are stiff, have beautiful rocker (a...

Disclaimer: I have only been to Hakuba three times, and only in Late Jan/early Feb, so my experience is limited.

Despite bringing other skis, I have only ever skied my Protests. Yes, the snow...