So, G jumps in and changes his quiver for the '12 season and without a demo experience. It would have been a bigger surprise if he chose to hold the existing quiver, and, yes - the thrill associated with having a new ski to try out is addictive. Have a great experience on them my friend! 
I saw the DPS skis several times at the Gathering last year and skied a run behind someone who was using them. Judgmental person that I am, the person I skied with had some flawed technique and just steered them. I would like to follow Gary and see them perform as his skills are advance. They are unique and it's a leap of faith for a traditional ski proponent to think they will perform. I'm very much looking to read the December actual skiing experience on them. FWIW, if I did all the western trips that Ron and Gary do, I'd have demo'ing them high on my priority list.
So, personally, I'm sitting on the fence about getting a soft snow ski for next year. I want one, I don't need one.
It's looking probable that in early Dec., the tennis diva and I will be in Key West, so I'll be with ya, G, in spirit only.
When was the last winter that you did not get a new ski?
nothing wrong with steering, as I have said many times before. If you lack the skills to steer skis and there for can not ski truly tough terrain. Ill stop saying that when someone shows me carved off piste skiing that is in more control than me steering.
The RP112 is potentially one of hte best off trail skis ever made. Its does tons of stuff well and someone's grandma could ski them on 12 inches of powder and rip on them, but the mega expert will still very much get it. IMO due to its really tight radius its much more of eastern/ tight place ski than for ripping up open bowls where it does get unstable especially in crud.
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