The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 and Voyager XII Binding: Reviewing A Perfect Combo

Moment's Wildcat Tour 108. So good in soft snow.

The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 entered my life at the time as I began to acknowledge the limits of wide powder skis and tech bindings as I embraced skiing conditions other than prime powder. Being swayed by the merits of big skis in soft snow limited me to the most prime conditions of mid-winter storms, and I had finally come to cast a longing eye at sub 110mm skis: The Wildcat Tour 108 smudged that out.

Moment is located in Reno, Nevada, at the foothills of the Sierra on Bible Way. Which, when you consider the biblical devotion of some Moment evangelists, is an apt street for the ski maker. (We’ll have more on Moment as a ski maker in a different story.) For now, we’ll genuflect towards a specific ski-binding pairing, the Wildcat Tour 108 and the Voyager X II binding.

Comparing wildcat tours to fish.

The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 entered my life at the time as I began to acknowledge the limits of wide powder skis and tech bindings as I embraced skiing conditions other than prime powder. Being swayed by the merits of big skis in soft snow limited me to the most prime conditions of mid-winter storms, and I had finally come to cast a longing eye at sub 110mm skis.

Before the Wildcat Tours , my primary ski touring setup had been Line Pescado skis with Dynafit Speed Radical bindings . The glorious flotation of this setup has been prime for exploring low-angle meadows and trees, with enough nimbleness to negotiate gullies choked with brush and deadfall. (The Pescado are wide, 125mm underfoot, have a swallowtail, and aren’t exactly light, pushing 2000g.) I’ve come to admire the basic functionalism of the Speed Radical bindings, but the shortcomings of being suspended on pins and wires become apparent when trying to push wide skis aggressively in hard-packed / steeper conditions. .

The Wildcat Tour 108 skis & Voyager bindings have opened up a wider realm of exploration with predictable confidence that feels more distinctly like a complimentary package of ski & binding than any other combination I’ve skied. The skis have a remarkable line-holding tenacity while retaining enough maneuverability to keep a distinctly playful/jibby characteristic. For an extra 45 grams, the Voyager bindings provide a significantly improved skiing experience over the Speed Radicals while retaining much of the simple elegance of the tech binding system.

Moment Voyager XII

The Voyager II is a near identical rebrand of the ATK FR14 with lower release values and (unconfirmed) a lower ramp angle.

The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 and Voyager XII Binding: Reviewing A Perfect Combo

Voyager XII Bindings

The Binding Stats:

Release range : Vertical and horizontal 5-12 Claimed weight : 385g with brakes and hardware Heel/toe drop : 7mm Elastic travel : 12mm Riser options : 4+ a flat mode Adjustment range : 25mm Freeride spacer : Yup Price $699.00

Lou has already provided a fantastic in-depth look at the technical features of the ATK Freeraider , which is the same basic platform as the Voyager.

Returning to brakes after several years of only running leashes was illustrative of how many habits I had developed around the assumption that my skis were always attached to my boots. On one of my first days at the resort with the ski, I forgot the importance of releasing the push-to-lock brake feature, and dropped the ski on the snow to clip in, only to watch it race away to the parking lot. Later, I engaged in more bad habits by not locking the toe lever in tour mode on what I anticipated to be a mellow climb, and of course, popped out of the toe on a surprise steep section; my ski slid away. Luckily, one of my tour partners was just downhill to catch it. Ruminating on these incidents, I think I will add a leash to the bindings this year for extra back up against such incidents.

Voyager II Technical Notes

Toe Springs : The toe springs utilize a flat spring instead of coils. I was delighted to find this dramatically reduced snow/ice build-up under the toe piece, forgoing one element of the “DyaFiddle” ritual of requiring popping the toe piece open and shut several times to clear build-up, and ensure a clean engagement. The Voyager bindings never required this extra level of attention, always snapping shut with firmness and precision. I haven’t had occasion to use the “Uphill Hardness Variator.” Still, I appreciate having the adjustability to accommodate the inevitable differences that can occur between various boot / binding interfaces, both through manufacturing tolerances and wear patterns.

The five climbing modes are a bit overkill; I found the three settings achievable from the regular touring mode sufficient without resorting to rotating the heel to achieve the other two intermediate positions. The forward side of the heel post is still prone to snow build-up when touring without risers, whereas utilizing one of the low riser positions will prevent compaction.

Freeride Spacer / Stance : Much of the distinctive ride characteristics of the Voyager binding are due to the flatter geometry of the “Freeride Stance,” 7mm drop from heel to toe, augmented by the Freeride Spacer that provides contact with the heel of the boot, providing a much more positive platform of contact with the ski rather than simply being suspended on pins. This platform provides significantly more control in choppy snow and steeper terrain. Even at intermediate-pace skiing, the benefits of having full heel contact with the ski rather is a dramatic difference. Aiding this stable composure is the 12mm of elastic travel in the heel, which significantly s the ride feel from the “coaster brake clunking down the mountain” sensation of traditional tech bindings. After skiing the Voyager binding, I can’t help but think of the Speed Radical bindings on my Pescados being a significant factor in the limitations I have experienced in variable conditions.

The Wildcat Tour 108

Eye candy for any passerby: the Wildcat Tour 108 has ~5mm of camber underfoot and plenty of tip and tail rocker.

Wildcat Tour 108

The Ski Stats:

Weight : 2162 / 2147 grams per ski mounted with Voyager binding Length : 184cm Dimensions mm : 134 / 108 /127 Radius : 22 m Effective Edge : 1500mm Core : Paulownia / Ash Layup : “a combination of lighter triaxial and carbon fiber.” Sidewall : Full ABS Price : $849.00

Mustache rocker

This image from Moment illustrates the Wildcat Tour 108’s mustache rocker.

The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 traces a storied heritage based on the Moment Bibby / Blister Pro, a cult classic in-bounds ski that inspired the aphorism “playful charger” on the review site of the same name. The distinctive characteristics of this ski are the Moustache Rocker profile: a generous tip, and tail rise, and approximately 5mm of camber underfoot.

The squared-off tip and tail sections are the visual signatures of all Moment skis. When Casey Hawkinson built his first set of skis, they were with standard rounded tips. Local ski “experts” razzed him, “Oh, you just painted K2 skis Blister Pro black.” So he took a grinder to his freshly pressed skis and created the signature squared-off profile. The Tour’s tips are a bit more rounded to interface better with skin hardware, and the tails have a shallow scallop to secure a tailhook.

The Wildcat Tours required a bit of adjustment after two seasons on the ultra wide-shoveled, fish-tailed Pescado . The Pescado reminds me of bikes built around the short chainstay concept that love to pivot direction and be ridden off the back wheel. The Wildcat Tour feels more like my high-pivot / long wheelbase Dreadnought in that it rewards holding a centered stance and a committed line choice. Only in limited instances did I miss the ultra-floaty characteristics of the Pescado; low-angle, slow-speed bushwhacking, and the deepest & fluffiest of days.

Wildcat Tour 108 and the Voile Vector.

Caption : The tip rise and mid-camber profile of the Wildcat Tour reflects similar design cues to the Voile Vector, with the highly splayed tail being the most significant departure from the Vector’s relatively flat tail. The second-hand Voile Vector BC’s are on deck for more tele-tech / fish scale experimentation. All of my time on the Vectors has been on tele gear, but the flatter tails do seem to encourage “finishing,” or “following through” on turns, whereas the turned-up tails on the Wildcat Tour allow for quicker slashing and pivoting.

The predictability of the Wildcat Tour won me over, knowing that if I held a good stance, and looked ahead, it would pull me through. Like the Rossignol Soul 7 helped me progress from a beginner to intermediate level, the Wildcat Tours encouraged me to progress my skiing to a more aggressive level. More so than the Soul 7, the Wildcat Tour requires a certain amount of confidence and commitment to ski well. It rewarded this confidence by being a predictable companion in a wider range of conditions than any other ski I’ve tested. Particularly when encountering the firmer, more chopped-up snow conditions of in-bounds skiing, the Wildcat Tour, combined with the binding’s elasticity, flatter stance, and full heel contact, allowed for more aggressive, harder-charging skiing than the previous ski with traditional tech bindings.

I’m still figuring out the mechanics of getting airborne on skis; most of my “hang time” consists of small boulder drops or the occasional powder puff pillow line. Even with my limited skills, the Wildcat Tours exhibit a poppiness that encourages seeking side hits. Despite the turned-up tails, I never found them lacking for back-seat support if I landed awkwardly, emphasizing how well-balanced this ski feels, always encouraging a centered-to-forward stance.

One of the primary drawbacks to touring on big skis (no matter the weight) is that if you are using them in optimum conditions (soft snow), there is no escaping the fact that you are soon pushing a barge load of snow uphill on top of those wide ol’ planks. The black top sheets of the Pescado inevitably freeze and crust over, making for an extra-tacky surface for snow to adhere to. The white and blue glacial colors of the ’21 Wildcat Tour  were notably better at shedding snow and presented less surface area for collecting snow.

In my experience, the flotation advantages a wide ski provides in breaking trail uphill are soon negated by the extra snow load that inevitably accumulates. The reduced snow load on the lighter-colored and narrower Wildcat Tour 108s made them a clear winner when multiple laps or longer days were the objective.

On firmer, more variable snow conditions, the Wildcat Tour holds true to its namesake, possessing both line-holding tenacity, and sure-footed maneuverability. Combined with its touring efficiency, the sure-footedness of the Wildcat Tour in less than prime conditions made exploring without expectations much more appealing. The Mustache rocker profile of generous camber underfoot, combined with significant tip & tail rocker, and VDS foil incorporated into the layup contribute to the uniquely balanced characteristics that make for such a well-poised ski.

Picking up the new six.

Picking up the Movement Wildcat 108s in Reno on Bible Way.

My most memorable run on the Wildcat Tour was on late-season, well-settled snow, exploring some “interesting” routes off the local xc ski loop. A pronounced drainage cleft exhibited nearly the full spectrum of low-elevation skiing; towering dark spruce littered with deadfall on the north slope, on the opposite south slope, open meadows interspersed with pockets of dense brush. In the upper bowl, there was plenty of room to zig-zag between the two elements. The sunny side had crusted into the glazed ice that has you suddenly rocketing forward over uncertain rollers towards unmade decisions of how to avoid the fast-approaching wicket of whippy brush. In the shade of the spruce, the snow held softer and more predictable, but random blockades of deadfall limited line selection, forcing me to dance between the two conditions. Falling to the road below, the cadence of the dance between crust and thicket, powder and deadfall, increased, and the windows between the two extremes shrank as I descended further into the commitment of having to ski the line out.

I paused in the last opening and stared down into the choked abyss to pick my line. Which snaggy skeletal limb to pivot around? I spied a sliver of a gap in the brush where I could duck my head, raise my poles, and charge through in my best bull elk impersonation, to pivot on the icy opening and head back for the tangled powder. Beyond that, there was no telling what lay ahead, other than there would be no more opportunity to hesitate or second-guess — only seeing the line and skiing it. The Wildcat Tours bounded through the thicket, crust, and downed trees as if they were born to it; slashing, pivoting, floating, and sure enough, I found myself landing on my feet at the bottom of the run, purring with contentment.

The Voyager Binding and Wildcat Tour 108 ski complement one another as an integrated package more so than any other ski and binding combination I have tried. Usually, it seems that one element outperforms the other or is limited from achieving its full performance by the design limitations of the other. If you are focused on earning your turns and want predictable performance in the variable conditions of both wild snow and loved-to-death resort snow, the Wildcat Tour 108 ski and Voyager XII binding would make an excellent quiver-of-one choice.

Aaron Mattix grew up in Kansas and wrote a report on snowboarding in seventh grade. His first time to attempt snowboarding was in 2012, and soon switched over to skis for backcountry exploration near his home in Rifle, CO. From snow covered alleys to steeps and low angle meadows, he loves it all.  In the summer, he owns and operates Gumption Trail Works, building mountain bike singletrack and the occasional sweet jump.

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The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 is a highly versatile ski that performs well in a variety of conditions, including powder, big mountain, and hardpack. Its wide profile and mustache rocker allow for easy floatation and carving, while its stability and consistency make it a great choice for steep or icy terrain. The ski is well-built and highly recommended by many reviewers, who praise its performance both inbounds and out of bounds. Overall, the Moment Wildcat Tour 108 is a top choice for skiers looking for a versatile and reliable ski.

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Individual Review   Moment Wildcat 108

  • Thread starter Ron
  • Start date Feb 27, 2021

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nice review and great pictures!  

LewyM

  • Mar 1, 2021
Ron said: Moment Wildcat 108, 184. Skied at Steamboat. On the steeper faces, the ski pivoted very well, it doesn't pivot as quick as the Dynastar M-free 108 but I prefer how this ski responds to input, I like that it wasn't too "turny", meaning that when you pivot on the steeps in tight slots, you really just want it to rotate 180* and stop; some skis want to keep rotating Click to expand...

they are similar in lengths, both are fun ski's. The moments are stiffer throughout and can be charged on harder, its pretty much unfazed by anything I skied through. This was really appreciated in undulating terrain where you weren't sure of how dense a wind lip or piled snow was. it really didnt matter. the Wildcat just handle it all with unflinching composure. The M-Free's tips and tails are softer (but not noodles) and do bend and flex more when pushed. The M-Free has more tip and tail taper with the widest points further down the tip/tail and has more splay on the tips and tails. Wildcat is supremely stable and calm on broken, tracked out piled snow. I have never skied anything that good in those conditions, The M-Free is more surfy and happy to pivot on a dime and skis better in a more loose style. The Wildcat can pivot very well and would probably be very close to the M-Free at the factory mount point, but even at -7mm, its very easy to maneuver in tight spots and trees. The Wildcat can be skied very traditional and is very happy to make any turn shape. The M-Free is considerably more damp whereas the Wildcat has more energy and pop, the M-free has good energy and a good quiet snow feel. The Moment is just more lively and doesn't have the same vibration dampening as the Dynastar. that is coming from the PU layer in the ski. A skier who gets air would probably like the Wildcat better because of the stiffer tail and body. Let me know if you need anything more specific. in general, the Wildcat is a more demanding ski and is less forgiving but it performs at a higher level for those looking for a "Playful Charger" as Moment so aptly describes it. Keep in mind, this is a "individual" review meaning I reviewed the Wildcat on a personal, not broad-based perspective. For my skiing, the Moment is a perfect mesh of traits. if you aren't a strong skier who charges a bit but also likes to play around in the powder, this ski will probably overwhelm you. its not a sit back, take it easy kind of ski although I guess you could ski it that way but more aggressive and faster speeds are in this ski's DNA.  

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I'm thinking you could have enjoyed 2x4's in those conditions. How'd they compare to the old SR107's since those are still my current powder skis?  

Yo Momma

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I've got the 118's underfoot in the wider "Wildcat Astronaut" version. I have yet to get them into their intended conditions. I'll probably have to do that in the back 40 around here to get stuff that deep and open. I went w/ the 190s which felt super long for me at the resort .... w/o pow. I'll say more once I get them into something "Real"! Nice quality build though and I can tell even on the groomers that this ski wants to ROCK!!!!!!!! It just feels like all out "Money"....... These things want want wide open Pow like my OG Bones (Blizzard Bonafide) want speed...  

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well, in deep powder, some skis are certainly better than others! Some powder skis tips are easily deflected even in light snow when it gets deep and some are too soft and fold up when hitting older bumps and skied out stuff so I dont think thats necessarily true, I still prefer a powder ski with good energy, pop and being easy to move around when making quick turns. I like a ski that can go through the snow and not submarine and handle undulations in varied snow and terrain. I've tested a bunch of good powder skis but none match the Wildcats for my personal likes . Hard to compare the 107's. IIRC, they are more of a workhorse, they are extremely damp and stable but the ski lacked rocker in deep powder for that fun factor. The SR107 was great for lesser amounts of powder and could rip on the groomed and probably comes close to the Wildcats stability but not quite. The Wildcat is a much more fun, poppy and energetic ski, the Wildcat pivots in the deep effortlessly. The SR107 is more serious and with very little rocker its just not as quick turning. they are really two very different skis.  

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I could only demo the Wildcat Tour 108 in 184cm length and I loved it even though the conditions were firm so not ideal for this type of ski. It did not ski long at all. Felt really easy to ski but with just enough power for my size/weight. I had the Deathwish in 190cm for a few years and loved them (looking back I should have not sold them). They were a bit too center mounted for me but I could ski those things anywhere (tight trees even) and coincidently I skied them for 3 days in conditions similar to what Ron experienced recently (it was about 4 years ago, 3 feet of snow in 3 days, magical) and the ruled the powder. I am looking into the Wildcat 108's as my main ski for Colorado just debating on the length. I a bit taller and heavier than Ron so considering the 190cm's. The extra length and weight of the skis is sometimes welcome. That said I dont want them to be boats in tight trees and bumps. I am considering just one other ski, talk about that in another thread.  

  • Mar 2, 2021
Ken_R said: The extra length and weight of the skis is sometimes welcome. That said I dont want them to be boats in tight trees and bumps. I am considering just one other ski, talk about that in another thread. Click to expand...
Ron said: If you're over 6' and north of 190-200, I could certainly see going to the 190. however, the Tour is a different core and its not the same ski as the Wildcat 108. Its a pretty beefy ski. for an everyday ski in LL or A-Basin, you should check out the Salomon Stance 96. you could ski that in a 182. Click to expand...

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Ken_R said: Felt really easy to ski but with just enough power for my size/weight. Click to expand...
  • Mar 5, 2021

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those will sell in 2 seconds. Put them up on the site in the garage sale section.  

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Tim Hodgson

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  • Mar 6, 2021

Ron, looks beautiful! Thank you for your review. It was between the Moment Wildcat 108 184cm and the DPS Alchemist Wailer 100RP 184cm for me for tight trees. I love the DPS and would like to hear your comparison.  

Ron said: It was another great day for the WildCat 108's. they are really, really, really fun. they turn in the trees so damn quick and easy. View attachment 126704 Click to expand...
Ken_R said: I know those trees well. Mogul tree skiing hehe. Really enjoyed my 190cm Deathwish there. Without bumps runs like that are sublime. Click to expand...
Tim Hodgson said: Ron, looks beautiful! Thank you for your review. It was between the Moment Wildcat 108 184cm and the DPS Alchemist Wailer 100RP 184cm for me for tight trees. I love the DPS and would like to hear your comparison. Click to expand...

From my reading of reviews, your guess that the Wildcat 108 is stiffer is likely correct. And in that regard, could conceivably be better through chopped up powder on the way down to the lift. However, I would be surprised that it is otherwise more "stable" than the Alchemist 100RP. No wrongs, rights or betters here. No doubt they are both superb skis for their intended use. My application is more directed towards tight trees while yours may be more open trees and slopes. How about this. You demo the DPS Alchemist Wailer 100RP and I will demo the Moment Wildcat 108. And we will compare notes?  

Ron said: Where do you think that is taken? I'll give you a hint, its the upper, open section. Click to expand...

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thecazdog I've got that exact setup. Have skied both in and out of bounds. Really solid ski that you can go pretty fast on in all conditions. Feels a little out of place on frozen, lumpy hard stuff, and you do give up some of the crud-busting capability of the standard Wildcat, but for a touring ski it rips pretty hard. Also can handle powder pretty well.
TNORTS Some of the moment guys that rip kirkwood told me the wildcat 108 is their new favkrite ski and dont want to rip anything else as a tahoe saily driver

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-arc- The tour version?
hot.pocket They're on the stock build Wildcat 108, Whatford has a pair of the tours currently but is working on getting touring bindings etc...the tour version will ski similar to the resort built, but with any of our touring skis, you sacrifice a little bit of performance in the way of weight savings. For the most part, the tour builds will be less damp throughout, so they'll get kicked around a little more in variable and chop snow. Nothing major, but it's a difference. The trade off in performance is worth the savings in weight, and for the record, when producing tour models (while we do want to save weight) the downhill performance is most of the time more important to us than saving huge amounts of weight. We could make these things easily a pound or two lighter per ski, but that would tank the overall performance on the way down. For reference, here's the Blister review of the regular width Wildcat Tour (when it was the Bibby Tour, same ski). They go into detail about how the tour layup differs from the regular layup: https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/2016-2017-moment-bibby-tou r
TubeBro Is the 108 gonna be a regular production thing for next season?

wildcat tour 108 review

2022-2023 Moment Wildcat Tour

Ski: 2022-2023 moment wildcat tour, 190 cm.

Available Lengths: 174, 179, 184, 190 cm

Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 186.5 cm

Stated Weight Per Ski: 1900 grams

Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski: 1885 & 1914 grams

Stated Dimensions: 143-118-133 mm

Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 142.9-117.8-134.4 mm

Stated Sidecut Radius (190 cm): 27 meters

Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 72.5 mm / 64.5 mm

Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 6.5 mm

Core Materials: paulownia/ash + carbon stringers + fiberglass laminate

Base: sintered 7500 series UHMWPE

Factory Recommended Mount Point: -6.85 cm from center; 86.4 cm from tail

[ Note : our review was conducted on the 21/22 Wildcat Tour, which returns unchanged for 22/23, apart from graphics.]

Dylan Wood reviews the Moment Wildcat Tour for Blister

[ Editor’s Note : In the interest of getting you information sooner on some of the products we’re reviewing, we’re posting here some of our measured specs and manufacturer details, and will update in the future. Take a look, and let us know in the Comments Section below what questions you’d like us to answer.]

What Moment says about the Wildcat Tour

“There will always be those who love going uphill, we get it—hell we do it too, so we can respect that. So long as we don’t have to tiptoe on eggshells the whole way down. We are here to ski after all.

That’s why we built the Wildcat Tour. Because contrary to popular belief you should be able to have that sweet widebody cake and eat it too. Plus eating that cake atop a ridgeline you’ve earned under your own power makes it all that much sweeter.

So in the spirit of working smarter not harder—or rather working smarter so you can work harder for longer—we put the fatcat on a strict diet and trimmed some serious fat. That way you can go back for third helpings and do it all again tomorrow.

And of course it’s still a Moment, not some non-repairable $2000 carbon tube that’ll shatter when your questionable decision making puts you right smack-dab in the middle of the shark pool.”

Flex Pattern

Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Wildcat Tour:

Tips: 6-6.5 Shovels: 7-8.5 In Front of Toe Piece: 9-10 Underfoot: 10 Behind the Heel Piece: 10-8.5 Tails: 8-6

Except for its softer tips and tails, this is a very similar flex pattern to the standard Moment Wildcat .

Stay Tuned…

We received the Wildcat Tour this winter and have skied a few days on it. Keep an eye out for updates, and let us know of any questions you have about this ski.

2022-2023 Moment Wildcat Tour, BLISTER

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I’ve recently gone down the rabbit hole on skins, (and it started because on a podcast you guys had mentioned glueless) currently I’m using three different brands all glued. First Q: What is the go to skin for testing. Second who is leading the charge in clueless skins? I was not that impressed with GL in the past.

Good questions — have you checked out our Climbing Skins Guide? That provides a pretty solid overview of our thoughts on a whole bunch of skins we’ve tested. If you haven’t, you can find it here: https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/climbing-skins-a-guide-comparisons

As for “go-to” skins for testing, that mostly depends on which skins we have in which widths and lengths, so we often aren’t picking whichever skin we want. That said, I know our reviewer Paul Forward’s favorite is the Pomoca Race Pro 2.0 (when he’s able to find it in a width that fits his skis). I’m also a big fan of that one, but I also really like the Pomoca Free Pro 2.0; it’s not quite as good as the Race Pro 2.0 when it comes to glide and packability, but it’s not very far off and it’s available in wider widths and longer lengths. If I got a choice, I’d probably use Free Pro 2.0 on the majority of my skis since I love Pomoca’s adhesive (sticks well, but easy to rip) and I prioritize packability and efficiency over durability and grip. If I did want a grippier, burlier option, I’d personally likely opt for Pomoca’s Climb 2.0. All that said, I’ve been pretty happy using skins from nearly every manufacturer out there (see that guide article); a lot comes down to personal preference.

As for “glueless” skins, the only recent options we’ve tried have been Contour’s “Hybrid” skins, which do technically use different types of glue, but the glue that touches the base of the ski is not very tacky. I’ve found them to work well for the most part and they’re extremely easy to rip off skis, but they do seem more prone to letting snow creep in than stickier alternatives like Pomoca (which are still very easy to rip).

do you also received a commander tour? would be interested in your thoughts, because we are a bit confused at the shop :-). And we can see that the DW Tour is killing the big and the small WC Tour, so it looks like Moment has to do a DW104 Tour :-)))). sorry for that strong comment, just bored during summer at the shop (hiking shoe business is starting sloooooow)… cheers from munich

I’m looking for a stable 50/50 powder ski that still handles well in variable conditions. Would this be suitable to set up with a Tecton for heli-assisted tours? I’m 175 5’11 and I like to charge but also looking for something maneuverable in trees. I’m also looking at the Bent Chetler 120, Vision 118, and Sakana

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  1. 2021-2022 Moment Wildcat Tour 108

    Intro. We recently posted our First Look of the Moment Wildcat 108 — a skinnier version of their Wildcat / Blister Pro.. But Moment also makes a lighter, touring-oriented version of that ski, sensibly named the Wildcat Tour 108. The Wildcat Tour 108 is almost identical in terms of construction and shape compared to the standard Moment Wildcat Tour, which Cy Whitling reviewed a couple years ...

  2. Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Ski Review

    The Revised Moment Wildcat 108 Tour lives up to its predecessor's world-class reputation . Author: Sean Snyder. Nov 7, 2023 11:19 PM EST. In This Article. Specs; Confidence-Inspiring Versatility.

  3. Expert Review: Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Skis · 2023

    About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the skis, which I purchased with my own money in September of 2022. My take. The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Skis are my favorite touring skis I have owned. These are great for uphill and can shred downhill no matter one's skill level. They have provided me the opportunity to ski many types of terrain.

  4. 2020-2021 Moment Wildcat 108

    There is a very subtle difference between the tip shapes on the Wildcat, Wildcat 108, and Wildcat Tour 108 (see below). The tips on all three skis look like they start tapering right around the same point, but the Wildcat 108's tips are fairly straight past that taper point, creating a slightly "blockier" tip shape.

  5. Expert Review: Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Skis · 2022

    About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the skis, which I purchased with my own money in January 2022. My take. The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 is a very capable downhill performer, particularly in softer snow conditions for advanced or expert backcountry skiers.. Please note: I am reviewing the 2021 Moment Wildcat Tour, which remains unchanged except for topsheet/graphics

  6. The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 and Voyager XII Binding: Reviewing A

    The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 traces a storied heritage based on the Moment Bibby / Blister Pro, a cult classic in-bounds ski that inspired the aphorism "playful charger" on the review site of the same name. The distinctive characteristics of this ski are the Moustache Rocker profile: a generous tip, and tail rise, and approximately 5mm of camber underfoot.

  7. Expert Review: Moment Wildcat 108

    Expert Review: Moment Wildcat 108 Published on 07/13/2022 · 4 min read This review is my own honest opinion of the skis, which I bought with my own money in December 2020. ... Moment does make a touring version of it, the Moment Wildcat Tour 108s. Favorite moment with this gear.

  8. Deep Dive: Moment Wildcat Tour 108

    We compare the Wildcat Tour 108 to the Moment Wildcat 108, Moment Deathwish Tour, WNDR Alpine Intention 110, Atomic Backland 107, Blizzard Zero G 105, K2 Wayback 106, Black Diamond Helio 105, Line Vision 108, Amplid Facelift 108, 4FRNT Raven, Renoun Citadel 106, Faction Agent 3.0, & Folsom Cash 106 Carbon. Blister's Flash Reviews and Deep ...

  9. Powder Review: Moment Wildcat Tour

    And, to my point about n+1, it's too bad that the Wildcat Tour doesn't come in anything shorter than a 174. Moment's widest touring ski that comes in "petite person" sizes is the Bella Tour, which is 108 underfoot and goes down to a 162 length. A truly wide (115+ mm) pow ski in that low 160's range would make sense for a lot of ...

  10. Moment WIldcat 108 in-depth review: why this is my favorite ski

    You asked, I delivered. Here is the video of my favorite ski of all time, and let me tell you a little about why it is a Wild-Cat! I'm 5'10", 220lbs - 184cm

  11. Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Reviews

    Verdict. The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 is a highly versatile ski that performs well in a variety of conditions, including powder, big mountain, and hardpack. Its wide profile and mustache rocker allow for easy floatation and carving, while its stability and consistency make it a great choice for steep or icy terrain.

  12. Wildcat Tour 108

    Owl 5 Panel. (1) $ 30.00. The Wildcat Tour 108 turns sufferests into playdates, and its light build makes it no big deal to add a lap when the conditions are all time. It's slashable, easy to pilot, and still has plenty of backbone, with no gram-shaving, durability-compromising gimmicks that leave you crossing your fingers that you don't ...

  13. Individual Review

    The regular, non tour Wildcat is a bit stiffer and 300 grams heavier so it's a bit "more ski" than the Tour version. Think it would be plenty powerful if you were okay with the tour version. ... From my reading of reviews, your guess that the Wildcat 108 is stiffer is likely correct. And in that regard, could conceivably be better through ...

  14. Moment Wildcat Review

    Overall, we were impressed by the Wildcat's reliability and quickness from edge-to-edge on a variety of hardpack surfaces—especially with a 116mm waist width and dual-rocker construction. These sticks can link turns like a boss, but they weren't the best in the test. The Wildcat is a blast no matter where you take it.

  15. Moment Wildcat Tour 108

    Hey NS, Any info on the Wildcat Tour 108? Looking for an all round touring ski that I can use in peak of winter along with spring. Looking to mount with the. ... For reference, here's the Blister review of the regular width Wildcat Tour (when it was the Bibby Tour, same ski). They go into detail about how the tour layup differs from the regular ...

  16. Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Skis 2024

    Experienced backcountry skiers seldom agree on how much weight is too much, or how light you can go before the downhill performance suffers too big a hit. Almost everyone, though, agrees the Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Skis have hit the sweet spot for uphill efficiency vs downhill power. Combined with Moment's famed Mustache Rocker, a lightweight ...

  17. 1-Ski Quivers: Reviewers' Selections (21/22)

    The Wildcat Tour 108 floats well in deep-ish snow, it's predictable when hop-turning down firm couloirs, and it suits my more centered skiing style. I'm still pretty split between it and the Line Vision 108, which floats a bit better and is more fun at slow speeds. But if I'm only spending time in the backcountry, I imagine I'd finally ...

  18. Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Review

    Henrik Ulleland har testet Moment Wildcat Tour 108. Les hele testen her: https://bit.ly/3tpvPVS

  19. Review: Moment Wildcat 108 Skis · 2023

    The Curated Take. 4.6/5. The Moment Wildcat 108 Skis are ideal for advanced to expert skiers seeking a versatile one-quiver freeride/all-mountain ski. With a rocker-camber-rocker profile, they offer maneuverability and playfulness in powder, tight spaces, and jumps while maintaining stiffness for high-speed charging and stability in variable ...

  20. 2020-2021 Moment Wildcat Tour

    [Note: Our review was conducted on the 16/17 Bibby Tour, which was not changed for 17/18, 19/20, or 20/21, apart from graphics. For 18/19, the Bibby Tour was renamed the "Wildcat Tour" and again received updated graphics, but the construction remains the same as the original Bibby Tour.] ... Deep Dive Comparisons: Moment Bibby Tour ...

  21. 19/20 Moment Wildcat Tour 108

    19/20 Moment Wildcat Tour 108. February 19, 2020 by Sam Shaheen. Check out our initial on-snow impressions of the Wildcat Tour 108. Blister's Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions. To get our comprehensive Deep Dives and our initial, unfiltered reports on new gear, become a member and ...

  22. 2022-2023 Moment Wildcat Tour

    Ski: 2022-2023 Moment Wildcat Tour, 190 cm. Blister's Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 186.5 cm. Core Materials: paulownia/ash + carbon stringers + fiberglass laminate. Factory Recommended Mount Point: -6.85 cm from center; 86.4 cm from tail. [ Note: our review was conducted on the 21/22 Wildcat Tour, which returns unchanged ...

  23. Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Skis 2023

    That's where the Moment Wildcat Tour 108 Skis come in. These backcountry bad boys take care of business in both directions with a lightweight Paulownia / Ash Wood Core and a geometry that ensures the turns are worth every ounce of effort that goes into them. The 108 mm waist width hits the sweet spot for soft snow touring from mid winter to ...