I agree with jbotti. I don't consider the 175cm Progressor 9+ to be a beast of a ski. I had no problems with it on and off piste.
I'll jump in on the side of John, Gary and Max. I also own a Progressor 9+ in a 175, and find it to be one of the most versatile front side skis I've ever been on. I did own (for one season) the original RC4 Progressor, which later became the P-9. The RC4 was significantly stiffer than the P-9, but mostly in the shovel. If you didn't really drive that ski with a lot of energy and speed all the time, then it could be a beast. No relaxing and lazy meandering. Otherwise, it's an awesome ski.
The P-9, in my mind, is significantly more approachable, while losing (almost) none of the high speed performance and stability. But softening the shovel slightly, made it just so much more manageable in crud, bumps, soft snow, spring snow. Just an outstanding ski all-around.
That said, looking at the 2012 Progressor line, I am most impressed by what's on offer. They have expanded this group to 7 models, which include a C-Line Progressor 1000 (78 underfoot!), P-900, and P-800. They have kept the C-Line Progressor 10 (wasn't that Keelty's Ski of the Year, 2011?).
The 78mm P-1000 looks REALLY interesting -- I wonder how it compares to the venerable iM78/Peak 78? Or even the MX78?
And the Motive series continues, Liam -- there are 7 models in total, including the C-Line Motive 80 and 84. You're right, these skis have had some great reviews, esp. the 84.
Great to see that Fischer continues to be committed to high performance front side skis. I'm a big fan.
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