Geeky Tech Stuff

Model: Movement Goliath

Size(cm): 191

Radius(m): 32

Sidecut (mm): 135-108-124

Ski Weight: 2.35 kg (_/-20gr)

Core: Mixed wood core (Okume, Poplar, Beech) aka super sick combination of strong and elastic woods.

Information about the reviewer:

Male

185 lbs.

6’0”

30 years old

Skier for 23 years

Ski mountaineer & powder addict 100 days on snow per year

Super hard on gear, aggressive and demanding

Other skis iski likes:

Volkl Sanouk (193 cm.)

Line Prophet 100 (186cm.)

Blizzard Titan XXL (188 cm.)

Volkl Gotama (190 cm.)

Igneous FFL & FGS (190 cm.)

Volant Spatula (186 cm.)

iski’s Rating Scale:

* : Run for the hills, back to the drawing board!

** : Sub-par, Some serious R&D needed

*** : Average, run of the mill/nothing special

**** : Above Average, nearly flawless

***** : Sick, couldn’t be better

Disclaimer: The above ratings are my own personal opinions and nothing else. If you don’t agree I don’t care! They are a rough set of guidelines and may not reflect what others think about that particular review area.

Ski setup, terrain, and other geeky info:

Bindings: Dynafit TLT Comfort

Mount: Freehand mount on center line

Days tested: 25 (80% powder, 20% mixed pow/wind pack/variable)

Terrain: Backcountry (open powder, tree skiing, tight couloirs, peak descents, and small cliff drops)……pretty much a little bit of everything!

The Review

Construction (materials, craftsmanship) Rating: *****

Overview: At first glance I was blown away by the detail and make-up of this ski. The mixed wood core of some of the finest woods out there, Okume/Poplar and Beech makes this ski high on quality. The properties of each wood compliment one another to create a strong, elastic, and damp platform. A lot of detail has gone into these skis with a super fast nano base and sandwhich contruction. This is the kind of ski that will last many seasons, even for those who put their gear through the ringer!

Touring Performance (The uphill) Rating: ***

Overview: For a ski this size I was impressed with how well it tours in the backcountry. Don’t get me wrong, it is no Dynafit or carbon fiber ski, but after you read the downhill performance review you’ll forget about those extra ounces. The ski breaks trail in deep powder really well, since it has a softish tip that stays afloat really well. I wasn’t too stoked on steep and tight kick turns, but who is stoked throwing down steep-tight kick turns with a 191 cm. fat ski? The ski has nice flex and edges and traverses well across variable conditions. I wouldn’t take this ski on any tours longer than 10-12 miles. That extra weight will catch up to you in the end and you’ll be wishing you had the light setup or the shorter 184 cm goliath that is 100 at the waist. Perfect setup for side country, easy access yo-yo skiing, and short-mid range day tours and peak climbs that are all about the descent.

Downhill Performance (The downhill) Rating: ****

Overview: Made by real skiers, for real skiers, these skis are designed and manufactured for aggressive skiing and are more than tough enough to stand up to the abuse. I really wanted to give the downhill performance a five star rating, but I still have yet to come across the perfect ski. First impressions were like this:

-Agile

-Super stable

-Easily maneuverable

-Full of life

-Responsive

-Quick like a cougar, yet big and beefy like a grizzly

These skis rock in all conditions. I was blown away by their performance in spring-like high alpine conditions. I will most definitely be taking these on a good portion of my spring trips this year as they slay variable and non-powder conditions like no other in their class. I was surprised at how agile they are underfoot when weaving in and out of tight trees and complex terrain features. The tails really like to “lock-in” when you get the skis up to speed. Sometimes it is a little tricky to get them back into quick turn mode. I never found the speed limit on these skis, but would like to mention that they excel at hauling ass. Very stable and smooth at speed. Beware though, the rigidity and stiffness underfoot will toss you in the backseat if you aren’t paying attention or are being lazy.

I really like how the tip is soft and elastic, yet still controlling and damp. The stiffer and more powerful tail compliment the rest of the ski very well. Confidence went up a couple of notches while maching big GS turns down larger and more open faces.

These skis shine in the powder. I found they ski very similar to the Volkl Sanouks in deeper powder. That tip never dives no matter how much pressure you put on it, and the flotation and control are always consistent. Effortless would be the best one word description for these skis in powder. Just click in and shred the deep. The skis feel a lot lighter in soft and deep snow, giving the rider that butterly smooth feeling when skiing.

Skis handled the less desirable hard pack and variable with no problems at all. As I don’t seek out those types of conditions my experience skiing these skis in those conditions is limited. The tips are right on the verge of being almost too soft for these conditions. However, they still manage really well and keep the skis in-line and on track. Carving is nearly effortless and you definitely notice that “locked in” F-16 type of feel when you get them up to speed on these conditions. The progressive flex in these skis really make them more than a one dimensional powder ski. Like I wrote earlier, these can easily become a spring descent type of ski. They love steeps and the aggressive and demanding driver.

Stomping landings on these is just like any other fat ski. Smooth, effortless, and stable. Put down the landing gear and let the skis take control. The only correction I would suggest with these skis is possibly stiffening up the tips just a tad and making the shovel a bit more exaggerated and longer. Other than that these skis are a backcountry skiers dream come true. So, drop some ounces out of your pack or suck it up and deal with the extra weight and make these your ‘go-to’ skis. Trust me, you’ll forget about that extra weight after ripping waist deep pow and cruising down steep faces.