Nice write ups...I came across this as I am seeking a 2nd half of a western package. Ive been skiing happily on Kastle FX84 176...they are really nice and stable and seem to bust crud quite well but would like something to compliment it. I am 42, 6' 155-160# like to ski the west, varied turns, love off piste, trees and explore. I would say I am a confident level 7 skier and couldn't care less about shooting down the mountain as fast as I can...boring...Having the FX84 in deep stuff is fine and will most likely not happen that much but want to entertain a ski I could take with for cat skiing, fresh snow etc...The FX84 is seemingly a great choice for most daily stuff and all but who wants just one ski?
I've been reading about the Kore, QST and a few others. Some sound like they might be good candidates others not so much but thought I'd toss it out there to those that have been on all these options and weight in on this.
(I would add: I am not opposed to nabbing something a year to ever two old if that adds some depth of choices)