realskiers

I have not seen a Koa 84 in a shop, so have not been able to check it out wrt. flex, rocker, etc.  The 88 sure looked nice though.  A few cm tip rocker...about 5 cm I would estimate; none in the tail; nice even flex; supple; not too stiff; not too soft; torsionally stiff; light weight....just a really sweet looking ski all around.  Looked like a perfect upgrade to the Maunga.  If the 84 is similar, it would be equally suitable - I have read excellent reviews on the 84, and likewise the 88 for that matter.  I am comfortable getting the 88 for my daughter, as this would be primarily her western soft snow ski with the odd duty on scraped off or wind-blown.  We're starting to do more and more off-piste, so the extra width in the 88 and length of a 168 would be just perfect. 

Hope this helps....