Skis I'm considering aside from the AX: SR88 at 177, Blosson White Out at 176, Atomic Vantage 83cti at 175, Monster 83/88 at 177, Titan at 177, FX85 at 181
I don't have a good sense of the Atomic. Even so, I'd say the FX85 doesn't fit with the others unless you're taking about the HP. Several of the other skis have much more carve in their pockets - especially the Titan, which I liked but bears no resemblance to the FX, which I own. The FX can rail arcs if you insist, and if you're not expecting a lot of tail. But is all about hopping, bopping, and slithering gleefully and carelessly through shallow soft snow and bumps. Having met you, I think you should try it, because the flex is easy but not noodly; you can ski it long. It's a hoot for those of us who can get over ourselves.