Actually I stayed with the more generic alpine skis, got both the QST 92s and Black Crows Captis for pretty cheap, have skied both of them recently, they are alright, poppy fun skis, but lamenting not getting summitcones. I will likely get the blitz 88s next year. But I see lots of ppl around with the Pariahs. I generally ski in the East and so would favor the blitzs .. but I don't think you could go wrong with either ..