I purchased the Prophet 100 last month for a great deal for the 179s. I skied them in Utah at the Canyons and Snow Basin. I also demo the Volkl Mantras. Both skis have a similar feel, I got the Prophets because they were cheaper than I could find the Volkls. I like the 179 length for getting around in the glades. Still a very stable ski that busted through crude and floated in 15 of fresh powder. On the groomed, turned them on edge, and they preformed smooth GS turns. Ive been skiing for over 20 years in the east and just started to ski the west. These skis have made that transition very enjoyable.