I need help choosing a ski!

Hey, basically im looking for a new freestyle ski this season, but i am unsure of which to get. I am looking for a ski like the versatile salomon gun or volkl mantra (around the 170-175cm height mark) in terms of a large underfoot yet enough curve that can rip up the piste.

However, i have found that these skis are rather soft and flexible and are not suited at high speeds that i usually ski at. If anyone can help me that would be fantastic.

Ive also looked at the Armada ARV that look promising, if anyone knows about them too.

thanks

dB
Inorder to help you choose your ski, you must be more precise on your needs. I read "versatile, large uberoot, rip up hill, highspeed". You do not determine your competency level, your skiing type, your skiing requirements and your body type.
Al help in determining what ski is "good" for you.
Some basic principles!
Nothing is free! If you want a ski that "rips up slope" on prepared runs like WC runs then you can not also have a wide ski with "soft flec pattern!

If your technique is "good" there are many skis for you, that I can recommend, but how is our wallet size?

Today's skis are so good it amazes me but at same time their performance "range" is getting narrower. Let me explain!
The modern SL ski is designed for the 12 meter WC race course and is unbelieveable. Wiggle your ear and it will turn.But can you hande this Porsche?

The big trend in all sk companies n 2007 is "the fats". Those large underfoot, soft skis hat are great in carpeted runs, but on ice?

Whatever you choose you have to set according to your needs. No ski can do all( even if ski companies say they have an all-roundski)

How to select your ski?
Be hones with yourself and etablish your skiing level.
Then ask yourself where you ski
Finally ask yourself how much you want to spend!

I have evaluated most of the 2007 skis and I can tell you three skis that will answer your needs. You have to be honest with yourself on what you want and if you can truly get the most from that ski!

I have pair of Salomon lab 2V just about your size. It "rips up the slope" but if you ever so much as let the skis go, you will be history because it has just two speeds; fast and faster!

The skis you suggested Armada are excellent skis! Why the ARV model?

Terminology is sometime confusing. Freestyle usually means in the terain park on twin tips. You say many skis are not suitable for the high speeds you ski at. One of the problems many people have with modern skis is that they are meant to turn and do not like to be straight lined down the hill. If you watch snowboarders going fast, you will see that they are always on one edge. Never on a totally flat base. This is because of the sidecut. On modern skis, you do the same thing, alternatively roll from left edges to right edges. The skis then feel solid at speed.


Trencher

Thank you for the comments. You are right about terminology and also "local" understanding of this terminology! Where I ski twin tips automatically means " fun park" skiing!

As far as speed and edge set,,speed is relative to each skier. I know what you are talking about, however even if I do as you say ( which I do) some skis are better than others.
Allow me to illustrate. I have a pair of Salomon 2V GS lab ski at 185 cm. This ski will take any speed and any slope with ease! No chatter no"wanderin" Precision at its best under race speed !

I have another ski the Atomic SL 12 at 165 cm. Great ski but at a certain speed its tolerance margin is narrow, If you do not stay on top of ski at all times it will "throw you" ! It is not designed for real speed! It is designed for quick, hard turns with 11 meter radius!

Here is my point! What is speed for some is a "warm up" for others! That is why every skier must try skis on the slope to see if they answer their needs!

Again thanks for the comments!