![]() ![]() I also took them into Steamboats Premier Bump run, Whiteout. The Wildcats floated over this snow perfectly and I made medium radius turns the whole run as if it was a groomed run with a few inches on top. (soft, but had noticeable resistance) dropping in on the top, I was treated to a virtually untracked run. It wasnt blower today but more towards medium density. Today I skied Hurricane, a long black bump run that was completely smooth with over a foot of wind deposited powder. Edge hold when encountering wind scoured pockets and on sections of skied out groomers was superb. In tight spots, the skis at the factory suggested point of -6 from center, pivoted effortlessly. They provided total confidence to charge. The tips never once submarined, yes, they would go under the snow but when hitting the back side of a bump or undulation, the flex pattern is such that you don't get bucked, it's a very consistent flex and release of energy. the Wildcats simply make this snow easy to ski, you can stay very centered over the ski and drive the tip as needed. With high winds, driving snow and low cloud coverage we were skiing trees with wind load, pre-existing bumped out snow and only able to see 1- 2 turns ahead at best. My testing at this point is just 2 days but they were seriously deep powder days with some of the most challenging weather conditions. I ski the 184 and not the 190 because the ski is so stable, and I ski trees almost exclusively on a powder day, there is no need to go longer. The dimensions of the 184 are 141-116-131 with significant rocker lines, again identical (or near) to the 108. This, with the stout section in front and behind the binding, along with moderate flexing tips and tails, the Wildcats ski beautifully. For 2021/22, The Wildcat 116 was beefed back up to the OG prowess adding some stability and dampness. My initial thoughts were they were too far forward when I picked them up from Steamboat Ski And Bike but once on the snow, they felt balanced and just right. I mounted these with Pivot 15's (raw) on the line. They do feel fairly damp and very grounded on cut-up, skied out snow but have more float and ease when pivoting in the trees. I think the main difference comes down to mass of the ski. My review of the Wildcat 116 is pretty much identical to the 108 but with added float, quickness and even more stability. After my revelation on the Wildcat 108 last season I decided to go big with the 116. ![]()
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