Best ski I have ever skied. I even take my UFOrias into the back country to ski deep powder. I have a pair with over 100 days on them and they still work like new. I wish everyday was a powder day, but most of the time it's just another hard packed day and there is no better ski for that condition than the Anton UFOria period. You will not find a ski that will hold an edge on hard crust like the UFOria. But don't take my word for it. Get yourself on a pair and you will become a believer. They have Demos that you can rent at Christy's in Vail A word of warning. You may have a hard time wiping the grin off of your face.