Line Anthem, Line Blend or Armada ARV?

[inzehhat]

I've been admiring the vast collection of ski know-how that seems to be present on these forums, and I've been creeping around for a while, but i finally have a question that seems worthy of asking these forums.

I live in the Northwest (ski stevens and baker) where we have alot of pretty diverse terrain. I have some money coming down the line and a ski trip coming up in april, so i was looking at buying some new skis.

Currently i ride Head Mojo 80s from two years back, but I find them to be a little stiff for my liking (i often feel like I'm fighting the ski in the park, and I can't butter them real well which is frustrating) and I was looking at a buying a new, wider all mountain/park ski with a bit more playful of a flex pattern.

I'm really split between the line anthems and blends, and the ARV seems to be one of the "go-to" soft skis. I really like the idea behind the butter zones on the anthems, but the blends are a less dramatic change, and obviously perform better on groomers. Are the Blends still considerably softer than the Mojo series skis I'm on now?

Anyways, if I'm looking for a playful park ski that I can take all over the mountain, have better float then my current 80mm sticks, and still be able to keep up with my snowboarding buddies on groomers when it gets dark without risking life and limb, what's the recommendation?

[Yukonrider]

If you like to ski, don't get anthems.

[BroGnar]

Agreed^^^they are pretty much noodles with edges. The ARV is probably your best bet, they ski really well and are soft enough to do pretty much whatever you want to. The Blends are a little more stiff and beefy, they ski really well but if you are looking for something buttery that may not be the best choice.