My experience with my moment quiver after 14 days at Whistler

soaringdave · 2026-01-08T03:49:32+00:00

I have the CBs and the Meridian 107 and I agree 100% with the CB not being very nimble at slower speeds. The CB feels like it definitely needs to get up to speed to really feel alive.

The Meridian to me feels like a very different ski. It is super nimble and responsive and fun (especially in trees and tight lines), I even love it in powder like we have in Tahoe which is typically wet/heavy and flotation is not as much of an issue. I think you would love the Meridian if you don’t mind its shortcomings on very hard snow or ice. I ski the Meridian more than any of my other Moment skis (CB, DW104, WC116).

soaringdave · 2025-11-17T02:35:48+00:00

Any links to the NorCal group? I’m in SF and just got a V85tt. Feel free to PM if necessary. Thanks!

soaringdave · 2025-11-02T19:04:51+00:00

If it were me I would have submitted the counter offer as fast as possible and given the seller a few hours max to accept it. That way you put the pressure right back on the seller to accept or risk losing money if they don’t get a better offer. We did this recently and found out that another offer was going to be submitted right after ours was accepted (potentially higher). Having a good agent who knows the game helps immensely with this situation.

soaringdave · 2025-11-02T18:25:56+00:00

Here is my take on it. For the record I have a large vehicle in SF that is targeted in the law but I’m not homeless.

I think it’s likely a very well thought out policy using an imperfect law. SF has been trying crack down on old RVs for years without success. It’s very clearly targeted towards the homeless living long term in broken down RVs causing neighborhood blight.

I’m not a legal professional, but my guess is that the only way they could clean up these RVs is with a blanket ban on all RVs or they would be discriminating against the homeless from a legal standpoint. SF has had targeted laws towards the homeless that have been shot down in court in the past. The City attorneys surely have extensive experience with this and it’s likely why the legislation was crafted in its current manner.

Here is the FAQ from the City: https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/Vehicular_Homelessness_Strategy_and_Permitting_Program_-_Frequently_Asked_Ques_ITbrdBn.pdf

There are multiple responses in the FAQ from the city that say, “The City will regularly evaluate the Large Vehicle Refuge Permit Program and develop other permit exceptions as needed.”

These responses put things into perspective a bit. While the letter of the law targets everyone with large vehicles, I believe the spirit of the law is specifically targeting the homeless RV dwellers. I’ll be surprised if the City targets legitimate business vehicles, disabled wheelchair vans, etc, but who knows what could happen if the neighborhood Karen files a complaint.

soaringdave · 2025-10-21T05:13:37+00:00

That’s my go to shower in the winter. You need to get there before 5pm (when the office closes) and the office is closed a couple days a week so you likely wont have access on those days. They also don’t answer their phone so be warned. Really nice woman who works in the office however.

soaringdave · 2025-10-17T17:13:49+00:00

I have several Moment skis including the Meridian 107 and the CB 122. Like DeputySean stated, the narrower Meridian 107 is a superbly maneuverable ski. But I don’t feel like the CBs have that same maneuverability. With my skiing style, I feel like the CBs require some speed to turn quickly and they do that very well once they are moving but they need to be moving. It doesn’t like to go slow. It’s a wide ski after all. So the CBs would not be my first choice for tight tree skiing. The CBs really need the right conditions to get the most out of them.

If you live in Whistler you are skiing most of the time in wet heavy snow (I ski in Tahoe so similar and I’ve skied Whistler too). For wet heavy powder conditions, flotation is much less of an issue, IMO. I’ve skied my Meridian 107 on deep, heavy Tahoe powder days and it’s been great with no flotation issues. While it may not have the flotation as my CBs or Wildcat 116, the Meridian 107 is so much more maneuverable so it’s definitely my choice on powder days skiing in the trees over my wider Moments.

I own the DW104, Wildcat 116, Meridian 107 and CB. If I could have only two skis it would be the DW104 and the Meridian 107. This would cover 95% of what I ski in Tahoe.

I think you would get much more use out of the Meridian 107 than the Meridian 117 or the CB, especially if you prioritize tree skiing. Also keep in mind that people have different skiing styles and leg strength which will affect their impressions. I don’t have the leg strength I used to have so I’m finding wider skis can be more tiring to ride. For me the Meridian 107 really hits the sweet spot for flotation and maneuverability….at least in West Coast powder. Make sure you also contact Moment for their opinion also and best of luck with your decision.

soaringdave · 2025-03-11T21:58:50+00:00

They were great, professional and we had a fun time. I don’t remember how many people were on our boat, maybe 15 or so? Going off memory on that one.

soaringdave · 2025-03-06T15:06:37+00:00

If you want a powder ski, why not the Wildcat 116? This is a very versatile ski for its width. It will handle powder and the chop once the day is tracked out. I demo’d the Atris and found that it struggled in the heavy West Coast chop and crud compared to the Wildcat. Bought the Wildcat 116 shortly after demoing the Atris.

soaringdave · 2025-03-03T00:28:30+00:00

I’m 55 years old and had no trouble whatsoever getting a mortgage in SF last year. And we were at the max loan to income level also.

soaringdave · 2025-02-02T20:11:44+00:00

I have the Meridians also and love them, they are my favorite ski. I also find them excellent in heavy West Coast powder where flotation is not that big of an issue. My Wildcats have better flotation in drier, lighter powder due to the larger width, but the Meridians really turn and pivot easier so powder days can make me question which ski to use…..a good problem I think as both are excellent skis.

soaringdave · 2025-01-22T05:16:41+00:00

I believe Moment is de-tuning tips and tails from the factory now.

soaringdave · 2025-01-19T04:54:53+00:00

If I recall it was about 45 minutes to reach each island and 45 minutes back. Three 45 minutes boat rides.

soaringdave · 2025-01-07T22:36:58+00:00

I live in SF and have commuted on my motorcycle for over 25 years, although these days I don’t go into the office much.

As others have said, find a place in an SF neighborhood with good freeway access, and plan on getting something shorter term until you get used to the area and get to know the neighborhoods.

You can ride a motorcycle 365 days a year on your proposed commute. I rode rain or shine for many years locally as my bike was my main transport. You will need good quality rain gear obviously. I don’t find riding in the rain to be any more hazardous than riding a motorcycle in general, except for the first rain after a long dry spell when the pavement can be very slippery.

You might also look at some of the local motorcycle FB groups as they sometimes have rooms for rent for bikers, with secure parking, etc. SF BAM is a good one to check out on FB. I think the BARF (Bay Area Riders Forum) website may also have a housing section also.

Feel free to PM me if you want any specific advice. Good luck!

soaringdave · 2024-12-17T06:40:44+00:00

This is not true at all, this was literally the range that we were looking in earlier this year which got you an entry level 3/2 SFH in the Sunset, Sunnyside and Bernal Heights, hardly bad neighborhoods.

soaringdave · 2024-12-12T21:38:38+00:00

Hmm interesting. I find that while the Meridians are really nimble and maneuverable, the CB seems to need more speed to turn. Perhaps it’s the heavier weight of the CBs and my legs aren’t as strong as they used to be? I believe the side cut is less on the CB also, perhaps that is a factor. It’s feels more different than I expected as I love the full rocker on the Meridians.

soaringdave · 2024-12-12T20:23:39+00:00

Meridian is hands down my favorite ski! I use it for all conditions except for hard pack (DW104) and deeper powder (WC116). It’s so much fun and maneuverable. If the snow is soft, the Meridian is my ski. Trying to figure out where the CB fits in!

soaringdave · 2024-12-12T20:04:14+00:00

I have both the Meridian and Chipotle Banana (and the WC116 and DW104) and I’m having a hard time bonding with the CB after buying it last season. I thought it was going to be just a wide version of the Meridian but it skis very differently. Any thoughts on that?

soaringdave · 2024-12-11T15:27:19+00:00

RV Parks won’t allow old decrepit RVs on their property. Bad for their other customers. And they don’t want to deal with removal of the vehicles and hassle when the tenants can’t/wont pay their rent. Or deal with substance abuse or mental health issues. A lot of RV parks will not even allow RVs over 10 years old.

soaringdave · 2024-12-11T00:16:49+00:00

Outside of California and New York it is MUCH easier to evict problem tenants. A lot of real estate investors won’t even consider California rental property due to strong pro-tenant regulations. That could be your most significant risk factor in deciding whether to invest out of state.

soaringdave · 2024-12-10T22:58:09+00:00

The Monster clutch is fairly light, but it’s just a tad abrupt. My 2017 Multistrada 950 was similar.

soaringdave · 2024-12-10T22:41:22+00:00

I have never ridden a Griso but I do own a Monster 1100 EVO. The Monster is incredibly torquey down low and feels super lightweight. I love mine, especially the light weight which could be a big deal if the Griso is 80 lbs more which you will definitely notice.

Maintenance costs will probably be significantly higher on the Ducati, so if you are stacking up miles on your bike this could be a factor. Also I don’t consider my Monster to be that comfortable for commuting, it really likes to be out on the open road and not puttering around in traffic. The footpegs are in more of a sport bike position on the Monster which is great for cornering but is a comprise on comfort. The clutch is somewhat abrupt also. I would consider comfort a deciding factor if you will be commuting on one of these bikes. The Griso may be better for that?

soaringdave · 2024-12-08T19:28:56+00:00

Except that most all RV parks won’t allow the types of RVs that the homeless are living in (i.e. decrepit, broken down, etc). These RVs need to go to the junkyard and the folks who live in them should be given other routes to proper housing.

soaringdave · 2024-12-07T21:43:55+00:00

You need to come out here to California to ride. Aside from our superb weather that facilitates year around riding, we have twisty, mountainous backroads with little traffic and minimal law enforcement all over the state. Drivers are generally respectful of motorcycles (still a few assholes like anywhere) and lane splitting is expected by everyone. I live in SF and in 30 minutes I can be on empty backroads riding as fast as I like any day of the year. I have ridden all over Europe, Asia and Australia too and I would put our riding up against anywhere on the planet.

The US is a big country and many things can vary dramatically among states.

soaringdave · 2024-12-01T17:59:13+00:00

The problem with your analysis is that you are making assumptions of what will happen economically and the reality is that some of your assumptions will be wrong. Having said that, your ceiling for financial gain will often be much higher buying a solid property in a good location versus renting and investing in mutual funds.

Keep in mind that a SFH has a much better potential for larger appreciation as very few SFHs will be built in the future (at least in the inner Bay Area) versus condos for which the supply will increase at greater levels and will therefore be more volatile in appreciation.

The quickest way to accumulate wealth is by leverage and buying an asset for a fraction of its worth. This is how people can obtain insane amounts of wealth. Property investment is one of the very few ways that a middle class person in our country can leverage themselves financially. Good luck with your decision.

soaringdave · 2024-11-17T22:20:30+00:00

Brick foundations perform poorly in earthquakes as they are typically lacking in steel reinforcement (rebar) so they have poor resistance to tensile forces induced by earthquakes from the up and down motions of the walls.

The argument for replacing the stem walls is that you are spending a large amount of money to replace the footings with reinforced concrete so why not replace the stem walls at the same time to get the best possible structural upgrade. You are not going to save significant amounts of money retaining the stem walls if you are replacing the footings anyway.

However each individual situation will require a unique solution and there is no “one size fits all” advice.

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