Gary " I'm 5' 9" 210lbs and love skiing fast on hard snow and ice, I struggle in soft snow and crud. Would ski and length would you suggest?"
go back and read his first couple of posts. I think you will see why Michael and I are suggesting the 82's or alike. He wants them for "deep" crud and slop. I don't see the value in just going to a mid 70's ski. Your .02?