Rapid edge to edge feel and a sense of very progressive flex are the two strong points that leap out when skiing the P60's for the first time. A generously sized tip that is easy to engage early in the turn teamed to the narrow waist ensures underfoot rapidity, and a surprising ease of use. There is a light "feel" to this new model which enables you to be more agile and positive when making race style turns, but they are not full-on GS race skis in the vein of Atomic, Nordica et al. Great cruising GS skis, but not the most inspiring, or the ones I'd opt to take into a course.