Anyone been on Moonlight skis?

[Lindahl]

Just an FYI as an alternative, they Movement Alptracks series is getting updated nextyear, the 106 will have the same shape as the GO 106. Its getting a longer radius, straighter sidecut than the current version. I've never skied any of the Movements so don't have any frame of reference.

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Wow.. the AlpTracks 106 has gained a lot of weight over the years. It used to be around 1200g.

[Pins and Skins]

Putting out a feeler, anyone potentially interested in a full set of Moonlight Carbon 95s at 177cm?

https://snowdepartment.com/products/...32075670323281

It's the same as the former Mission 96, just slightly different top sheet. Mine are mounted with shimmed ATK R10s at 295 BSL (2nd mount) and weighs about 1660g all-in (1315g flat). They are paired with Hagan Boost 94 skins which are almost a perfect fit. Used about 7 days in the backcountry.

Rocker profile is low and long. As a rough measurement, there is probably 55cm of tip rocker but 60% of it is very, very subtle and the last 40% forms a gradual rise to a modest tip splay. The tail rocker is also long-ish but very subtle and forms a somewhat flattish tail. There is about 2mm of camber underneath (so 4mm gap when the skis are base to base). Can send/post pics if there is interest.

Not set on price, but thinking $600-650 for everything depending on where I'm shipping to. Open to offers/price policing of course.

[ASmileyFace]

Bumping this because I just got reminded of this company and looking through their catalog has me super curious. Anyone ski the crazy light core? The long, low rocker profile with sub 1300g weight is very interesting. Looks like the mount point is ~-9.5 or so.

https://moonlightmountaingear.com/co...s/touring-skis

[Benneke10]

Bumping this because I just got reminded of this company and looking through their catalog has me super curious. Anyone ski the crazy light core? The long, low rocker profile with sub 1300g weight is very interesting. Looks like the mount point is ~-9.5 or so.

https://moonlightmountaingear.com/co...s/touring-skis

I'm also super curious, worried they are too stiff. There have been reviews in Powder and Wildsnow but I didn't find either to be very informative.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Too much shape for a touring ski


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[Pins and Skins]

The all black topsheet got the better of me, and I went back in with the Guide 103 at 169cm and 50/50 core, shorter/wider vs. what I previously had. Unfort, I got them too late in the season and so won't be able to report back until next season. But can confirm the low, long rocker, the kiss of camber, and about 1,320g per ski. Hand flexing them, they are certainly on the stiff side but nothing crazy. I suspect the super light core will be far stiffer. I personally don't want something around 1kg for a 100+ wide ski. Planning to pair them with some Plum Oazos

FWIW, I emailed their sales staff a few times, and they were super helpful. They'll probably give you guys answers even if you don't plan on buying anything right away.

[Skip Dooley]

The “guide” carbon looks cool at first. But, I still can’t understand why 109 waist touring skis are getting 5mm of camber underfoot in 2024..


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[Ville]

The “guide” carbon looks cool at first. But, I still can’t understand why 109 waist touring skis are getting 5mm of camber underfoot in 2024..


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Because they are designed as go to skis for big mountains in the arctic, where snow is often very variable. It's a nice touring ski. Only tried it for couple of tours, but at least for me, it did everything nicely. Not best in anything, but can do all just fine. Just like a go to touring ski should.

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[Skip Dooley]

Because they are designed as go to skis for big mountains in the arctic, where snow is often very variable. It's a nice touring ski. Only tried it for couple of tours, but at least for me, it did everything nicely. Not best in anything, but can do all just fine. Just like a go to touring ski should.

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Right, and that’s the reason to go low/no/reverse camber. There might be some personal preferences against that which is fine. But in general, a no/reverse is better in variable snow.


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[Rob Stokes]

First a disclaimer, I got these for free from a pal that works for Moonlight.

186 Cruiser 'all terrain' (the heavier one), Alpinists on the line and Hoji free boots.

Just skied em once, today, but have initial info.

Light. For a 120mm 186cm ski 1600g is light. This obviously comes with the expected downsides with regards to deflection in chop, but they feel great uphill.

Today we had 10cm ski pen in smooth but higher moisture content snow. Bad vis so skied slow but they smeared around in the grabby snow very admirably, felt balanced for/aft with a good balance of looseness in both the top and tail. Very easy.

Hardback groomers on the way out, held an edge and carved really well. A little chattery if you really sunk the edge in when going sideways but if you feathered they were good. If you actually set the edge and carved the turn they held really well. Felt tortionally stiff.

Slightly slushy/corny bumps down low were also surprisingly good, but the weight and easily deflected nature was starting to show if things were too chopped up.

Overall I think they will be a good 3d snow touring ski. Their name, having 50/50 in it, suggests it may be a good resort/touring cross over ski, but I don't think that's quite right. Keep it as a touring ski and you'll be right on.

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