Last winter I had a chance to try the Pro Mtn 86Ti, and talking to the rep, the 175 was the smallest size he had. I almost moved on, until he said “you’ll be fine, just give it shot”…didn’t take me much convincing. And I must say, I was very happy I tried it. It's a great, versatile ski. The snow conditions when I demoed stood somewhere in between firm and icy, and I wouldn't hesitate to take it out again in those same conditions.
When you get on most skis, you can pinpoint whether it’s more of a beginner, intermediate, or advanced ski. Honestly, it was such an easy ski to ski that I could see anyone of absolutely any level skiing it. I tried to push it to find a speed limit and couldn’t (someone more aggressive, faster and larger than me might have been able to...maybe?). It’s wide enough that you could easily make it a one-ski-quiver, or find it a place in your line-up.
I have the Motive 95 and think it is an amazingly versatile and confidence inspiring ski.
This is a great way to sum up the ProMtn as well.