~116mm- Wildcat, Jeffrey, Or??

pmw

pmw

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looking to get a 116mm ski for the snowier days this year. Currently a Kartel 108 is my daily driver. I love the ski, but don't want to be redundant getting the same exact ski in a bigger size so looking at options. Wildcat seems rad, anything else?

About me: 5'7, 150. Aggressive skier. Lots of charging, cliff drops, jumping, and speed.

Love that my kartel can blast through anything, although it's a bit heavy so i like lighter weight of the wildcat.

Any insight is appreciated- thanks yall!
 
Wildcat would be a good choice, or Moment Deathwish, but if you already have a Kartel 108 the Deathwish might be redundant. Jeffery 116 would also be great.

Also, take a look at the ON3P Billy Goat, Armada Whitewalker, and 4FRNT Devastator.
 
Wildcat seems perfect. maybe prior cbc as well? Maybe reach out to moment I bet they would help. I would have trouble deciding between the 190 and 184...only you know how hard you charge. 190 would be absurd at 5'7 but also exceptionally rad.
 
The new Wildcat would be a fantastic ski that pivots quite well but charges tracked powder at speed with ease. They have a new 179cm length too which might be perfect for your size.

Black Crows Anima has also been upgraded for this year and would be another great playful charger option. Prefer the Wildcat but some might find better deals for one or the other depending where you live.
 
14198948:Bended_Toenail said:
Wildcat would be a good choice, or Moment Deathwish, but if you already have a Kartel 108 the Deathwish might be redundant. Jeffery 116 would also be great.

Also, take a look at the ON3P Billy Goat, Armada Whitewalker, and 4FRNT Devastator.
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I bought the Deathwish and they made my Kartel 108s redundant.........
 
14199000:Rodigan said:
I bought the Deathwish and they made my Kartel 108s redundant.........
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Yeah, that's kinda what I meant that they would be redundant together. No doubt about it, the Deathwish would make any ski redundant
 
14198992:Greg_K said:
The new Wildcat would be a fantastic ski that pivots quite well but charges tracked powder at speed with ease. They have a new 179cm length too which might be perfect for your size.

Black Crows Anima has also been upgraded for this year and would be another great playful charger option. Prefer the Wildcat but some might find better deals for one or the other depending where you live.
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thanks for the replies yall, super helpful. i think the deathwish is out just because i have the kartel 108 and im looking for something to round out the quiver.

that said- sizing is my next question. i ride the 181 kartel which is more like a 184 due to how they measure their skis. i could go with the wildcat 179, but unsure if that will ski too short due to rocker? the main use is for snowier days so i dont think i need it to be ultra maneuverable, but if im not sacrificing performance to have a shorter ski then thats an option.

thoughts?
 
If you’re on the 181cm ON3P, then 184cm Wildcat as both have lots of rocker and the 190cm would be too big for your size.
 
Yea 184 is technically perfect and most comparable and the right choice. Would be sick with some kind of burlier touring binding also

but if you go BIG, have open space, and are more concerned with speed than spinning I still content the 190 could be insane. Anyway I would reach out to moment.
 
14199115:pmw said:
thanks for the replies yall, super helpful. i think the deathwish is out just because i have the kartel 108 and im looking for something to round out the quiver.

that said- sizing is my next question. i ride the 181 kartel which is more like a 184 due to how they measure their skis. i could go with the wildcat 179, but unsure if that will ski too short due to rocker? the main use is for snowier days so i dont think i need it to be ultra maneuverable, but if im not sacrificing performance to have a shorter ski then thats an option.

thoughts?
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If you're ripping 181 Kartels I would go 184 on the Wildcat. No sense in sizing down into a powder ski.
 
JJs or Catamarans might have trouble finding any catamarans but super fun can personally recommend those and marksman so fun in all conditions
 
14198992:Greg_K said:
The new Wildcat would be a fantastic ski that pivots quite well but charges tracked powder at speed with ease. They have a new 179cm length too which might be perfect for your size.

Black Crows Anima has also been upgraded for this year and would be another great playful charger option. Prefer the Wildcat but some might find better deals for one or the other depending where you live.
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I agree w this, the Anima is a stupid fun ski
 
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