Time for an update. I’ve skied the Captis (178) on scratchy groomers, some chunky crud, and eight inches of light powder. Mine are mounted on the line with Look Pivot 12’s.
This is a very, very fun, easy, playful, light ski. Edgehold is decent enough for the east coast, but not as tenacious as a metal-infused ski, and that’s fine.
They are probably one of the most well-balanced skis I’ve been on and the sweet spot is huge. They prefer long arcs and jibbing on the sides of the trail. On our powder day, they were magnificent in untracked snow in the glades and easy in bumps. I took them through some huge rollers and they absorbed easily, or caught tons of air, depending on my input. They are lively, rather than damp.
Overall, the Captis is a ski than inspires one to hoot and holler down each run.