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Moment Deathwish???

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MooreofAndrew
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Has anybody ridden the Moment Deathwish? The triple camber kinda freaks me out. Just curious to hear some thoughts on this freaky ski.
Nov 24 2012 11:17PM
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NinetyFour
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We discussed it over at ski builders and wrote it off as more or less a gimmick. I haven't read any reviews about the ski that have shown that the triple camber to give it some amazingly substantial performance. At least Moment is trying stuff though, we will never know if something works if noone ever tries it, right?
Nov 25 2012 1:39AM
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Ghini
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There is a two part review on www.blistergearreview.com
Did ski them myself, yet..
Nov 25 2012 1:39AM
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NinetyFour
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here is the two reviews:
http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/moment-deathwish
http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2nd-look-2012-2013-moment-deathwish

Nov 25 2012 1:54AM
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VD.
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Yeh I definitely would be interested to get on a pair
Nov 25 2012 2:08AM
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Mdiamond
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Triple camber means that you have a flat point in the tip and in the tail. With this technology, you have every benefit on a rocker, say, mustache rocker, but with more effective edge, depending on how you ski (more forward or more backward, both case benefits of the technology). I think the goal of this dirty mustache is to deliver a true all-mountain performance ski.
From everything I've read on those, they all pass the test. I think what came out the most was that they were extremely good on groomers and any type of snow, while having the ability to stomp crud and float on pow (112 waist/rocker tip and tail).

I'm giving them one year just to give those skis a perfect finish touch/fix and I'm gonna buy a pair. Like I said, I'm pretty sure Moment will rule the all-mountain range with that model.
Nov 25 2012 5:09AM
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VD.
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This, if they prove to be all moment say they are I might be picking up a pair next season to use as my touring ski, considering the weight - 9lbs @190
Nov 25 2012 5:26AM
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Mdiamond
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Night Trains to jib in the fresh, Deathwish for the rest.

Sounds like my quiver for next year.
Nov 25 2012 5:49AM
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Bender.
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I have the Night Trains now and might make that my quiver later this season.
Dec 26 2012 8:47PM
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otzi
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I skied on the 2014 Deathwish at the SIA on snow demo. Wanted to try them because of the "dirty mustache rocker" and because the moment guy said this 113 waist ski was their one ski quiver. I only got two runs on them but these things ripped. Super easy to link gs turns. So fun. I'm sure they are nice in the pow. Not sure about the bumps. Thinking this might be my everyday ski next year.
Feb 28 2013 1:04AM
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VD.
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There's some good discussion on this over on TGR tech talk. I'll provide a clicky when I'm off mobile.
Feb 28 2013 4:03AM
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VD.
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I'm on mobile, but I'll try to give you that 'clicky' anyway, hope the link works:
- http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/237480-Moment-Skis-Deathwish-dual-rocker-meets-triple-camber
Feb 28 2013 9:28AM
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otzi
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So I pulled the trigger and bought a pair. Awesome. The dirty mustache really works. They rail like a race ski. Mine (184) have a 25m radius but arc like a 17 or 18 radius. They're great in pow but poppy and playful. Believe it or not this 112 mm underfoot is a great one ski quiver. If you can't buy a pair you should find some to demo.
Apr 1 2013 10:33PM
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VD.
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What would you call the flex? Also if you could name the skis you using for comparison, that would help.

Apr 2 2013 10:03AM
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gapers4life
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What's the flex like? And how heavy are they?
Jan 29 2014 10:53PM
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Ghini
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New ski from Moment for next year is the Underworld.. Same design but with a 106 waist..
Jan 30 2014 1:31AM
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DR.SHRED
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if you like riping around the resort the death wish will please you verymuch
Jan 30 2014 12:38PM
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