By Noah Carter
Moment Siren 98
Overview
The Siren 98 is a directional freeride/all‑mountain ski with a freestyle‑minded personality that manages to stay composed at speed. It’s aimed at riders who want one ski that can charge hard lines yet still play around in tight trees, jumps and surfs. With a 98 mm waist it strikes a middle ground between nimble edge‑to‑edge performance and enough flotation for softer snow. Offered in 164, 170 and 176 cm with a factory‑listed -8 mm mount point, the package emphasizes stability, pop and maneuverability.
Construction and Specs Explained
Construction combines a full‑length poplar/pine vertically laminated core with ABS extruded sidewalls and a triaxial fiberglass + carbon hybrid layup for torsional stiffness and lively response. A sintered 7500 series base aids glide and durability while VDS rubberized damping soaks up chatter at speed. Key measurements — tip 136 mm, waist 98 mm, tail 120 mm; radius ranges from 13 to 16 m depending on length — explain how the ski balances float, turn initiation and edge hold.
On‑Snow Performance
On snow the Siren 98 feels confident and communicative. On groomers camber underfoot and the tighter dual‑radius sidecut allow for clean, controlled carves; the modest tip rocker keeps the nose engaged without feeling skittish at speed. In softer or variable snow 98 mm is versatile enough to maintain quick pivots and rhythm while the kicked tail invites presses and poppy turns. The carbon hybrid layup adds snap for ollies and rebounds, and VDS keeps high‑speed vibrations in check.
Comparisons and Context
Put next to similar models, the Siren 98 sits squarely between narrow, park‑oriented skis and wider big‑mountain boards. Versus a Sierra 96 it leans a touch more toward composed high‑speed tracking without losing playful agility; against the Siren 104 or Bella 101 it trades some powder flotation for quicker edge‑to‑edge response and lighter swing weight. Shorter lengths favor nimbleness; the 176 delivers more stability and longer turns for bigger terrain.
Who Should Buy and Drawbacks
Ideal riders are advanced skiers who want one do‑everything board for charging mixed mountain terrain while still playing with butters, jumps and creative lines. Potential drawbacks: 98 mm will be limiting in very deep, heavy powder compared with wider floats, and the -8 mm mount point biases the ski slightly tail‑centric which some park riders may not prefer. Choose length based on your weight, preferred turn size, and whether speed or quickness is your priority.
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