realskiers

Sort of a two-and-a-half ski quiver:

Hard snow -- Fischer Progressor 9+, 175cm (best carver I have ever been on)

Soft snow / all mountain -- Dynastar Mythic Rider, 178 cm (would buy this one again in a heartbeat, but longer)

And then I have an older pair of Nordica Mach 3, 178 cm, that I bought for peanuts in Banff, and am leaving at my sister-in-law's place in Calgary to use when I travel out there on business....no rentals needed.  These are surprisingly versatile, and can handle boot-high powder, crud and soft spring snow with aplomb.

I don't have need for a powder ski, as I don't spend enough time in powder country to justify the cost.  I have needed one maybe 4 days in the past four years -- definitely not a big requirement for me.  If the heavens open up during a trip, I will happily rent a pair.

All things considered, the little quiver works well for me, and I'm totally happy with what I have.