Ski Reviews

2023-2024 Cardiff Goat, 186 cm

Reviewer Username: LukeKoppa

Reviewer Height: 5’8″

Reviewer Weight: 155 lbs

Reviewer Experience Level: Expert

DAYS USED: 3 days

TEST LOCATIONS: Crested Butte Mountain Resort

TEST TERRAIN: Softer groomers | Softer moguls | Low-angle, off-piste terrain | Fairly steep off-piste terrain

TEST CONDITIONS: Softer, but not deep snow | Untracked powder (shallow) | Untracked powder (deep) | Soft chop / pretty forgiving cut-up snow | Firm, off-piste chop or crud

PERFORMANCE RATINGS

(0 = Terrible, 5 = Okay, 10 = Outstanding)

OVERALL IMPRESSION: 7/10

FORGIVENESS: 6/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Loose / Easy to Pivot & Smear?): 8/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Quick / Low is the Swing Weight?): 8/10

STABILITY: 6/10

SUSPENSION: 4/10

EDGE HOLD: 6/10

PLAYFULNESS: 8/10

PLAYFULNESS (Open Ended):

really surfy, low swing weight, pretty balanced. TBD re: energy / pop

SKI LENGTH: It felt just right (186 cm length tested)

THIS SKI’S IDEAL TERRAIN: Softer moguls | Fairly steep off-piste terrain | Very steep off-piste terrain | Trees

THIS SKI’S IDEAL SNOW CONDITIONS: Softer, but not deep snow | Untracked powder (shallow) | Untracked powder (deep) | Soft chop / pretty forgiving cut-up snow

WHAT TYPE(S) OF SKIER DO YOU IMAGINE WILL GET ALONG BEST WITH THIS SKI?

fairly playful skiers looking for something pretty light, whether for touring or because they prefer a very nimble, maneuverable ski for soft days at the resort.

ARE THERE SIMILAR PRODUCTS YOU’VE SKIED THAT YOU CLEARLY PREFER? IF SO, WHY?

WNDR Alpine Intention 108 is more damp and stable (more resort friendly overall), but the Goat is surfier, quicker, and more playful overall.

PLEASE ELABORATE ON ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SAY ABOUT THIS SKI. FEEL FREE TO GO INTO DETAIL!

Solid first few days. Very playful 50/50 ski on the lighter end of that category. Seems like it’ll be a ton of fun once I get it in the backcountry, and has already been quite capable for soft days at the resort.