I have last year's Nordica Beast (can't remember if they're the 12 or 14). I picked them up at an end of season sale last year after having them recommended by a boot fitter earlier in the season. Before that I spent 2 seasons skiing on some very flexy Technica Senses (or something like that). The Beasts are a huge improvement over the old boots as far as stiffness/control go...
Here's my daughter modeling my current boots if anyone is interested
