Moment Series Breakdown

Wildcat vs Deathwish

Moment's two most popular series, and for damn good reason. A vast majority of the calls and inquiries we get are asking about the differences between these two iconic platforms, and we decided it was finally time to lay out all the facts.

what's the difference between the wildcat and the deathwish?

Both series carry quite a few similar design characteristics, with a couple distinct differences. Both series tackle a huge range of conditions with confidence, and one isn't necessarily better than the other at any given terrain. The key in choosing between these two is not what or where you like to ski, but how you like to ski that given terrain.

The Similarities:

The Wildcat and Deathwish both feature a progressive mount point and a twin rockered design, with very comparable weights. They both feature a dual radius sidecut and allow for more upright or more forward skiing stances.

The Differences:

The main difference between the two will be the slightly more surfy and playful style of the Wildcat vs the slightly more planted and composed nature of the Deathwish. This comes almost entirely from the different rocker profiles - Mustache Rocker on the Wildcat Series, Triple Camber on the Deathwish Series.

Enough with the overview, let's dive into the nitty gritty.

01 — Meet the skis

Wildcat

The playful one

Slashy, surfy, and quick edge-to-edge — the original playful chargers.

  • rocker ProfileMustache rocker
  • Waist options 98108118
  • Radius (m) 15–1921.5–2525–30
  • Weight (kg) 3.4–4.23.6–4.34.0–4.7
  • FlexSlightly more energetic
  • PersonalityPlayful
  • built forSlashing & Charging
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Deathwish

the planted one

Planted, composed, and confident - driven by Triple Camber.

  • rocker ProfileTriple Camber
  • Waist options 96104112
  • Radius (m) 17.5–2218–2422–27
  • Weight (kg) 3.4–4.13.5–4.33.8–4.4
  • FlexSlightly more composed
  • PersonalityPlanted
  • built forGrip & Confidence
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02 — rocker profile

The biggest difference between these two is the camber profile.

The Wildcat's Mustache Rocker features deep tip and tail rocker with a traditional camber pocket underfoot. Quick to smear and forgiving when you get lazy, while retaining power and composure when the snow gets variable and the line choices get questionable.

Wildcat camber profile diagram

The Deathwish's Triple Camber is a signature Moment profile featuring two smaller camber pockets within the overall camber. Retaining the deep tip and tail of Mustache Rocker, Triple Camber provides extra grip, creating focused edge pressure for confidence inspiring bite when conditions suddenly go sideways and that beautiful pow run turns into refrozen garbage.

Deathwish camber profile diagram

04 — Sizing & which width

Both the Wildcat and Deathwish come in a range of options to fit different skiers and conditions. Whether you're looking for a skinnier low tide ripper, a wide body platform for extra float, or that goldilocks zone of do-a-little-bit-of-everything, both the Wildcat and Deathwish series have an option for you.

Available lengths in centimetres by model, listed shortest to longest.
Wildcat 98Wildcat 108Wildcat 118Deathwish 96Deathwish 104Deathwish 112
164164174164164174
174174179174174179
179179184179179184
184184190184184190
190190196190190

The verdict

Choose the Wildcat if

you prefer to slash & charge

Charge the face, wiggle through the trees, then send it off the wind lip at the bottom. Surfy, quick, and powerful — it didn't get it's Playful Charger nickname by mistake.

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Choose the Deathwish if

you prefer grip & composure

Rail turns, throw it sideways, then pin it to the bottom. Grippy, damp, and composed — Triple Camber is the torch to carry you through the darkness, just don't get lost along the way.

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Still not sure?

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