I'm a much newer skier than most of you, so I don't have those memories or knowledge. But, at an EpicSki Academy in Stowe, maybe in 2008, I showed up on a pair of Auras. Seeing that my skis were too wide to learn proper technique, Bob Barnes put me on his Hart Javelin slalom skis so I could experience a true carving ski, and he skied my Auras. I remember him telling me to be careful on those things. Woo-hoo, that was a fun initiation to a high performance ski. I "think" it helped with my technique; at least I hope so!
I think that was the year that Tricia showed up skiing her F17's.
When Phil was a rep for Hart he got me a pair of F17's. I stupidly sold them a few years later when I needed to simplify my life, but then really regretted it. 2 years ago, I found another pair at a deep discount....a super fun ski not just for bumps, but for for playing around everywhere....light and snappy and very carveable.
I'm especially fond of the camo graphic.