By Andrew Ingold
Moment Wildcat tour 108
Summary
The Wildcat Tour 108 is a lightweight backcountry freeride ski built to be efficient on the climb while remaining playful and capable on the descent. Its mustache rocker — pronounced tip and tail rocker with camber underfoot — gives excellent float in soft snow and instant turn initiation, while the camber section maintains edge bite on firmer surfaces. The ski skis shorter than its length feels suggest, thanks to the progressive shape and forward-biased mount. Overall it’s a versatile touring tool for riders who value uphill efficiency without compromising downhill performance.
Construction and Key Specs
Construction focuses on a full-length paulownia/ash core paired with a low-weight triaxial + carbon hybrid layup, extruded ABS sidewalls, and a 7500-series carbon-infused sintered base. In practice that means a high stiffness-to-weight ratio for efficient ascents, decent rebound for lively turns, and a durable, fast base. Specs explained: tip 134 mm, waist 108 mm, tail 127 mm — a balance of float and maneuverability. Turning radii vary by length (164–190 cm provide 17–25 m radii). A progressive mount point (~-6 cm) moves the effective balance forward for nimble handling.
On-Snow Performance and Comparisons
On snow the ski feels lively and responsive. Uphill it climbs well thanks to reduced mass; downhill the pronounced tip and tail rocker provide strong flotation in powder and make quick turn initiation effortless. The underfoot camber preserves edge hold on firm snow and delivers surprising stability when you push hard. Compared to similar AT freeride skis such as the Black Crows Freebird or DPS Wailer lineup, the Wildcat Tour 108 leans more playful and surfy thanks to the mustache profile, while matching many rivals for uphill weight and versatility in technical terrain.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Highlights include a very favorable weight-to-performance ratio for touring, excellent soft-snow float from the mustache rocker, and solid edge durability from the 2.2 mm hardened edges. The VDS damping foil and carbon hybrid layup add composure without much added mass. Potential drawbacks: the 108 mm waist and pronounced rocker can feel less planted at very high speeds on firm groomers versus heavier, stiffer big-mountain skis, and riders who prefer a brutally damp, high-speed platform may want something with more mass. Binding choice and mounting position significantly affect the final feel.
Who It's For and Sizing Advice
Who should pick the Wildcat Tour 108? It's ideal for ski tourers who spend most days in variable backcountry, love trees, chutes, and playful surfy turns, and prioritize uphill efficiency. Sizing advice: size slightly longer if you ski aggressively, because the rocker and progressive mount make the ski feel shorter. Available lengths are 164, 174, 179, 184 and 190 cm; turning radii range from 17 m (164 cm) to 25 m (190 cm). Compare mounted weights carefully — manufacturer per-ski numbers differ from measured mounted setups.
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