Replying to REVIEW: 190cm Moment Ruby

Don't think there's been a review posted up around these parts, so I figured I would add one. So far this season, I've probably put on about 15-20 days on these sticks. Most of my time is spent in the backcountry versus the resorts, but this has been my go-to ski wherever I find myself.

Skis: 190cm Moment Ruby
Link: http://momentskis.com/ruby.html
Dimensions: 140-112-130
Effective edge: I measured it at 160cm
Weight: just over 9 lbs.
Bindings: Marker Dukes mounted on the line (-9cm of chord center)
Skier: 5'10", 215lbs, strives for big lines at high speeds

Skis I've been on: Moment Tahoes/M1/Comi/Comi-Kazi, Dynastar LP (06/07), Line Mothership, DPS Lotus 120, Nordica Blowers




First impression? The Rubies are fairly light, consistent flex from tip to tail, plenty stiff underfoot, lots of camber. I'm a bit of a powder snob these days, so I was definitely apprehensive about the amount of camber (~3.8cm). Otherwise, I was super stoked.

On hardpack, these skis absolutely rail and I couldn't find a speed limit. They are very stable at high speeds and through variable conditions. In powder, I was surprised by the Rubies' performance: you can either drive the tips and charge or lay off a little and smear your turns for face shots. Once things get chopped off, there's no noticeable downfall with how the skis handle. The tips don't get tossed around and the tail holds you in pretty well. In crust, the square tips do a great job breaking up the top layer and allow you to cruise through without trouble. I don't flip or spin so no comments on that, but in the 10-15' huck range, the Rubies have been solid on landings.




Pros: handles all soft/firm conditions very well, could be a one-ski quiver if you like more open terrain, no speed limit, playful and lively in powder

Cons: sluggish in tight trees and heavy snow, would be sweet if it was 1/2 lb less in weight