Macroscien, you definitely can't go wrong with the X-Fire. They must be one of the most comfortable slalom boards out there.... do they work? Check out the last PWA results.....1st is good!
I've been sailing the 98/105 & 114 over in Cocos, and they honestly feel like freeride boards, with attitude.
I love the 114 with the 7.7, with a 36/38 carbon Vector.
I think that you'll get the same response from all the X-Fire riders. We have a lot over here in WA, as slalom is more favoured than over East but we have sold half a dozen there.
Contact me if you would like more info.
Cheers.
Jez