i don't have a pair, but will be skiing my bibbys in a few weeks (not enough snow yet). i'd just like to comment on your observations though.
Im not saying that they aren't chipping more than other skis you've had, but things such as chipping and edge dents, etc. have little to do with comparable quality of a ski. I say this because basically all ski companies are using the same raw materials for their product. this is due to very few suppliers; by that i mean like 1 in North America and couple in Europe. Seriously few producers for ski materials. Moment is using PBT plastic topsheets i believe, which (im pretty sure) are a nylon type material and are extremely common throughout the ski industry. I could give brands, but would want to double check, and im too lazy. there may be an issue with the treatment/layup or epoxy of your topsheet, though you will likely notice peeling instead of chipping if this is the case. i would suggest that chipping probably actually indicates a strong bond and good workmanship on the manufacturers part.
moment uses 48 rockwell C hardened edges, again an industry standard. I think I have seen one brand that claims to have 52, but am leery as to whether this is a valid claim. they should be just as hard to damage as any other edge. where you may want to call in quality is if the edge comes of the ski, for example (or even if it cracks, because this may be a result of less than optimal dampening placement).
I think that you may just perceive the damage as being worse than it is because the skis are new and you still want them to remain pristine. also, any scratches and chips may seem like a huge deal because they stick out against the perfection that is the rest of the ski. perhaps the quick damage will taper off in the next few weeks.
it is quite possible that there is some sort of quality issue, i just though i would put this information out there to consider.
i just wonder how the aspen/pine cores will hold up and whether they will break or become noodly quickly. only time will tell on that one.
