Moment Ghost Train vs Night Train

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Jun 16 2014 4:00PM

Im looking for my powder ski for next season and im pretty sure I want to go with Moment. I know that these are very similar skis, but I was wondering if any of you had the chance to test both and what you prefer. Im hoping to do some light touring with these/ a bit of slackcountry, but they will also be my everyday resort powder day ski. I ski in BC, Canada and am 5'10" 175lbs, looking at the 186s. I would be buying 2013 Night Trains or this years Ghost Trains.To start off I like the trees and just playing around on whatever feautres I can find. I also want a stable ski that can huck cliffs and land stable on jumps too. I should note that so far im used to riding very playful/soft skis, so I enjoy buttering around but im willing to sacrifice some flex for stability. Lastly these need to be able to atleast carve a little bit on groomers, and have a decent swing weight, because ill probably end up taking them into park for a lap or two now and then if the conditions get shitty. Thanks for any helpful replies/suggestions and cheers!

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shin-bang

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Jun 17 2014 12:19PM

for what it sounds like you should probly get the night trains. i have no experiance riding either of these but just from what you described the night trains seem to fit you a little better.

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-WZ-

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Jun 19 2014 4:41PM

Bump, someone must've tried atleast one of these sksi out

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profa_212

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Jun 19 2014 5:01PM

I've rode the night trains, and they Definately seem like what you want out of a ski. Keep they edges sharp and they will do perfectly fine on groomers. They do amazing in crud, and are pretty quick edge to edge. The stiffness is a mid flex, but they are very playful. They have plenty of pop. Also they are pretty fun in the park. Obviously they aren't park skis, but I took a couple laps in there and they were quite enjoyable.

Feel free to pm if you need more info.

I have not rode the ghost trains though, so I am unable to speak on them.

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Austin69

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Jun 20 2014 8:09PM

Honestly don't go with moment. The skis are made well but they always feel soo dead under your feet. No pop to speak of. If I were you I would be looking at 185 atomic bentchetlers, 187 4frnt YLEs, 186 volkl twos, and 185 nordica bushywaynes. IMO every ski I just listed is better than the ghost/night train

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Stose

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Jun 21 2014 2:28AM

Austin69Honestly don't go with moment. The skis are made well but they always feel soo dead under your feet. No pop to speak of. If I were you I would be looking at 185 atomic bentchetlers, 187 4frnt YLEs, 186 volkl twos, and 185 nordica bushywaynes. IMO every ski I just listed is better than the ghost/night train

I'm going to second this.

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