We are about the only shop this side of the Mississippi river that secretly loves BD skis! I never skied a BD ski I didn’t like-Michael claims! It has been a beautiful evolution in the line to watch the Arc Angel widen into the Mira, then shape into the Epic, which, without surprise, fits into that 112/79/102 dimension that seems to be so appreciated by the latest mountain rangers. This ski is a direct bid at the Rossi T-3, the K-2 World Piste, the G-3 Baron, the Karhu Grizzly, etc.. We like the top-sheet configuration and design, the predictably-versatile sidecut, the densolite core (made by Atomic for BD), and the tail ‘cap’ which is the most sensible twin tip/skin friendly design to arrive on the snow! Our in-house testing team agree that this is the ONLY ski to buy if you are going to buy one ski. Solid, reliable, versatile, quick, fun, and in the east.........unique!