By Evelien Jansen
Moment Frankenski
Overview and intended use
The Frankenski is a park-focused twin tip built for playful, repeatable performance. Its fully symmetrical shape and centered mount make switch riding and inverted landings feel natural, while the overall geometry emphasizes jib and rails work without sacrificing usable edge on groomers. Deep tip and tail rocker combine with a low-center triple-camber profile to create a surfy freestyle platform that still keeps enough edge pressure where you need it. It’s approachable for park riders wanting to spin, butter and jib, yet durable enough for repeated impacts and tricks.
Construction and materials
Construction emphasizes pop, durability and vibration control tailored to park life. A vertically laminated bamboo core gives lively rebound and resilience, while triaxial fiberglass with carbon increases torsional rigidity and snap. Lighter glass and VDS rubberized damping foil absorb hard-landing shock, and extruded ABS sidewalls help resist rail hits and edge knocks. Carbon-infused 7500-series sintered base provides speed and repairability, while 2.2 mm hardened Euro-edges stand up to park abuse. The result is a responsive yet damped ski built for high-frequency park use.
On‑snow riding characteristics
On snow the ski feels playful, snappy and forgiving. The triple camber twin-rocker profile keeps tip and tail buoyant for presses and butters while the micro-camber sections in front of and behind the binding retain contact and bite on hardpack. Pop comes from the bamboo core and carbon layers, giving confident ollies and rebounds off jumps. VDS damping reduces chatter on uneven landings and at speed. Overall, it’s a park-first ski that still handles approach runs and groomers without feeling twitchy or underdamped for larger hits.
Specs explained
The spec package tells you how the ski behaves: 121/98/121 mm dimensions mean strong float in softer snow and a narrower 98 mm waist for nimble edge-to-edge movement in the park. Available lengths (172/182/188 cm) and radii (18.5–22.5 m) indicate shorter sizes are quicker for spins and jibs, while longer lengths add stability for bigger landings and higher speeds. Manufacturer weights are light for a robust park build, keeping fatigue down during laps. The symmetrical shape and centered mount ensure consistent switch performance.
Comparison, pros and cons
Compared to other park twins, the Frankenski stands out with its bamboo core and tuned damping: it’s poppier and more durable than ultra-soft jib skis yet more forgiving and surfy than stiff park planks. Riders familiar with playful park skis will appreciate the balance of pop and resilience; those who want maximum hardpack edge hold or deep powder flotation might look elsewhere. Pros: centered switch feel, great pop, durable layup. Cons: 98 mm waist limits deep-snow capability and some may prefer a stiffer rail-specific ski.
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