98 mm Directional Touring Ski
Moment Countach Tour 98 Ski
The Moment Countach Tour 98 is the directional end of Moment's touring line, built for skiers who drive a ski forward rather than slash it sideways. Front Rocker, tip rocker over camber underfoot with a raised tail, gives the Countach Tour 98 a longer running length than the twin-tip Deathwish and Wildcat Tours, and a 14.5 m radius at 170 cm is the tightest arc in the touring range. A 136-98-120 mm shape and 1,450 g per ski (170 cm) put this ski where spring corn, firm skin tracks and long objectives live.
Expert Ski Review
Specifications verified against the manufacturer's published specs by CCBB staff.
Is This the Right Ski for You?
Best For
Skiers who tour for firm snow and long objectives, want a directional ski mounted 8 cm behind center, and value a 14.5 m radius at 170 cm over surface area in powder.
Consider Another Ski If
You want float in deep snow and need more than 98 mm underfoot, you prefer a centered, slashy twin tip, or you want a length shorter than 170 cm.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Uphill Efficiency
1,450 g per ski at 170 cm
Downhill Performance
Paulownia and beech core, 2.2 mm edge
Soft Snow Float
98 mm waist, 136 mm shovel
Firm Snow Grip
14.5 m radius, 1,370 mm effective edge
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
CCBB Ski Profile
Dimensions136-98-120 mm
Turn Radius14.5 m to 19 m
Rocker ProfileFront Rocker, camber underfoot
Flex PatternDirectional, supportive tail
Core and LaminatePaulownia and beech core, carbon
Mount Point8 cm behind true center
Skin Fit120 mm stock width
Recommended UseDirectional touring
Why We Like It
- A 14.5 m radius at 170 cm is the shortest arc Moment publishes across the touring line, which is what makes this ski carve rather than smear.
- Front Rocker keeps camber underfoot and a raised tail instead of a rockered twin, so the effective edge stays long at 1,370 mm on the 170 cm.
- At 1,450 g per ski (170 cm) the Countach Tour 98 is the lightest of the three Countach Tours and the narrowest, which suits ski mountaineering objectives.
- The mount sits 8 cm behind true center, further back than the 6 cm the Deathwish and Wildcat Tours use, and that is the source of the directional feel.
Best Uses
- Spring corn, firm skin tracks and refrozen snow
- Ski mountaineering objectives and long-mileage days
- Directional skiers who want to drive the shovel rather than pivot
- Fast exits and long runouts back to the trailhead
- Pin-tech touring setups with 97 mm brakes
Ski Specialist's Advice
The Countach Tour 98 comes in 170, 176, 182 and 188 cm with radii of 14.5 m, 16 m, 17.5 m and 19 m. That is a real spread, so length changes turn shape here more than on the Wildcat Tours. Because Front Rocker gives a longer running length than a rockered twin, this ski skis closer to its stated length, so we do not size up the way we do on a Deathwish. Effective edge runs 1,370 mm at 170 cm to 1,550 mm at 188 cm.
Moment publishes the mount at 8 cm behind true center on all four lengths, further back than the rest of the touring line, and that is our default drill. It ships flat with no plate, so pin-tech and hybrid bindings both go on without reinforcement. Match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski. Moment recommends a 97 mm brake against the 98 mm waist.
Skin width comes off the 120 mm tail rather than the 98 mm waist, so the Countach Tour 98 takes a 120 mm stock skin trimmed to shape. That is a narrower stock width than the rest of Moment's touring line uses, so skins do not rotate from a Deathwish or Wildcat Tour onto this ski. The tail is raised rather than a rockered twin, which gives a tail clip more to hold than a full twin does.
Specifications verified by CCBB staff. Confirm length against your height, weight and terrain.
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Technical Specifications
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Shape and Sizing
- Dimensions
- 136-98-120 mm (all lengths)
- Turn Radius
- 14.5 m (170 cm), 16 m (176 cm), 17.5 m (182 cm), 19 m (188 cm)
- Lengths
- 170, 176, 182, 188 cm
- Weight
- 1,450 g per ski (170 cm), 1,550 g per ski (176 cm), 1,600 g per ski (182 cm), 1,700 g per ski (188 cm)
- Effective Edge
- 1,370 mm (170 cm), 1,430 mm (176 cm), 1,490 mm (182 cm), 1,550 mm (188 cm)
- Rocker Profile
- Front Rocker: tip rocker, camber underfoot, raised tail
- Mount Point
- 8 cm behind true center, all lengths
Construction and Use
- Core
- Paulownia and beech core, full length, vertically laminated
- Laminate
- Triaxial glass with carbon fiber
- Sidewall
- ABS, an extruded impact-resistant plastic sidewall
- Base
- Carbon-infused sintered UHMWPE, a hard high-molecular-weight base plastic
- Edge
- 2.2 mm hardened steel
- Damping
- Rubberized VDS foil at selected locations
- Skin Fit
- 120 mm stock width off the 120 mm tail
- Brake Width
- 97 mm recommended against the 98 mm waist
- Recommended Use
- Directional touring
- Warranty
- 2 years from date of purchase for the original retail purchaser, through an authorized dealer
Compare the Moment Countach Tour 98
Countach Tour 98 vs. Moment Countach Tour 104
The Moment Countach Tour 104 is the same Front Rocker profile and paulownia and beech core 6 mm wider, at 137-104-124 mm and 1,500 g per ski (170 cm). Skiers whose season is firm and spring snow take the Countach Tour 98 for the tighter 14.5 m arc, and skiers who want one directional ski across conditions take the Countach Tour 104.
Shop Moment Countach Tour 104 skis
Countach Tour 98 vs. Moment Deathwish Tour 104
The Moment Deathwish Tour 104 is a rockered twin tip with Triple Camber, mounted 6 cm behind center against 8 cm here, at 132-104-124 mm and 1,700 g per ski (179 cm). The Deathwish Tour 104 is the more playful and more forgiving ski, and the Countach Tour 98 is the one that rewards driving the shovel.
Shop Moment Deathwish Tour 104 skis
Countach Tour 98 vs. Moment Wildcat Tour 108
The Moment Wildcat Tour 108 sits at the opposite end of Moment's touring range, a Mustache Rocker twin at 134-108-127 mm built to pivot and slash. Skiers who want float and a loose feel take the Wildcat Tour 108, and skiers who want edge grip and a long running length take the Countach Tour 98.
Shop Moment Wildcat Tour 108 skis
Common Questions
Who should buy the Moment Countach Tour 98?
The Moment Countach Tour 98 suits directional skiers whose touring season is built around firm snow and objectives rather than powder. A 14.5 m radius at 170 cm and 1,370 mm of effective edge give it the tightest, most locked-in arc in Moment's touring line, and 1,450 g per ski at that length keeps it efficient on long days.
What bindings work with the Moment Countach Tour 98?
The Moment Countach Tour 98 ships flat with no plate mounted and Moment specifies no reinforcing plate, so it takes pin-tech touring bindings, hybrid bindings, and a standard alpine binding. A ski carries no boot sole standard, so match the binding to your boot sole norm rather than to the ski. Moment recommends a 97 mm brake against the 98 mm waist, and notes brakes within 7 mm to 9 mm of the waist in either direction will clear.
How much does the Moment Countach Tour 98 weigh?
This needs a caveat on two counts. Moment publishes weight per pair rather than per ski, and on the Countach Tour the column is labeled as estimated, because these are new models still on preorder. Halved and stated per ski the figures are 1,450 g at 170 cm, 1,550 g at 176 cm, 1,600 g at 182 cm and 1,700 g at 188 cm. Treat them as Moment's estimates rather than measured weights until production skis are on a scale.
What length Moment Countach Tour 98 should I ski?
The run is 170, 176, 182 and 188 cm with radii of 14.5 m, 16 m, 17.5 m and 19 m. Front Rocker gives a longer running length than the rockered twins in Moment's line, so this ski skis closer to its stated length and does not need sizing up the way a Deathwish does. Pick on the arc you want rather than adding length for float.
Where should the Moment Countach Tour 98 be mounted?
Moment publishes the line at 8 cm behind true center on every length, which is 2 cm further back than the Deathwish and Wildcat Tours. That rearward mount is the point of the ski, because it puts you over the tail and lets you drive the shovel. Moving it forward would give up the directional character you bought it for.
What width skins fit the Moment Countach Tour 98?
Size skins off the 120 mm tail rather than the 98 mm waist, which puts the Countach Tour 98 on a 120 mm stock width trimmed to shape. Worth knowing that this is narrower than the 140 mm the Deathwish and Wildcat Tours take, so skins do not rotate between them.
Is the Moment Countach Tour 98 wide enough for powder?
For a few inches on a firm base it is fine, and for a real storm day it is not, which is the honest answer for a 98 mm ski with a 136 mm shovel. Moment's own line puts the Countach Tour 104 and Countach Tour 110 above it for that reason. The Countach Tour 98 earns its place on refrozen corn and firm skin tracks instead.
What is Front Rocker on the Moment Countach Tour 98?
Front Rocker is Moment's Countach profile, and on the narrowest Countach Tour it is what makes the ski carve. Rocker at the tip, camber through the middle and a raised tail rather than a rockered twin. The tip rocker keeps turn initiation smooth, the camber holds an edge, and the raised tail supports the ski without hooking. Set against Triple Camber on the Deathwish and Mustache Rocker on the Wildcat, it is the profile that gives up the least edge to rocker.
Our Verdict
The Moment Countach Tour 98 is the touring ski for skiers who want to carve rather than smear. A 14.5 m radius at 170 cm is the tightest arc Moment publishes across its touring line, and Front Rocker keeps camber underfoot and a raised tail so the effective edge stays long at 1,370 mm. The mount sits 8 cm behind true center, further back than the rest of the line, which is what puts you in position to drive the shovel. At 1,450 g per ski (170 cm) it is efficient enough for long objectives, and what it will not do is float deep snow, so skiers chasing storm days should look at the Countach Tour 110 or wider.
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