I've been on this ski all year. I came from a Blizzard Brahma and the Unleashed is so much easier to ski and I think I push skis pretty hard. You make a great point about the stiffness being just right. And, dad, I conquer, the weak point of these is when the snow gets refrozen they don't like that. I think that's the twin tip not holding a great tail edge in icy conditions. Otherwise I love this ski. Great vid. Thanks!