realskiers

   point well taken. Lower level only in the sense that there is a 900 and a 10 hundred in the same family, but I haven't skied any of them. Somewhat of a blind purchase based on my growing fondness for Fischer skis, an excellent end of season price, and Lynn's (and others) experience. The guy I bought them from said they were an upgrade from the 8+ and that most of his Elk customers really liked them.
I didn't find any speed limit. Even in one corner where I wasn't strong enough to hold the edge at the speed and radius I wanted, they skipped sideways in a very controllable fashion and grabbed a new edge, at a point when I was expecting worse. Felt very easy to transition between a carve and a more brushed turn with just a bit more ankle pressure and tipping.
But I also want versatility for east coast trees and haven't been there with them.