Last year Völkl introduced a novel idea in women’s gear by advocating reduced ramp angle in women’s set up — not more heel-height as is more often the case. The key element is a binding configuration in which the toe is raised slightly. Völkl says its new Bio-Logic concept raises the toe of the binding to create a more neutral, and safer stance for women. It’s worth noting that the toe is not raised higher than the heel, just enough to reduce ramp angle so that a neutral stance can be achieved.
An entirely new series of all mountain skis called RTM (Ride The Mountain) with new rocker shapes as well as new models in the Big Mountain and Freeskiing categories make for a very fresh lineup from Volkl this year.
Volkl ski rockers are segmented in a way that seems to parallel what most brands are doing:
Full Camber – conventional camber with no rocker
ELP Full Rocker – (Extended Low Profile) subtle rise tip and tail with no camber.
Tip Rocker – early rise in the tip but camber underfoot.
Tip and Tail Rocker – early rise in tip and tail with camber underfoot.
Wide skis are very common now and the Wide Ride interface that improves power transmission on skis over 80mm is found on select models in the all-mountain series. That interface is built into the ski during manufacture and it is 30% wider than previous versions. Völkl says it makes a wide ski feel like it is narrower. The system is labeled “iPT” for Internal Power Transmission.
RTM (Ride the Mountain) – replaces Unlimited series
RTM 84
84mm underfoot, 16.9 meter sidecut radius in 171 cm length.
Available in 166, 171, 176, 181 cm.
Full Sensor wood core, Full Rocker.
RTM 80
80mm underfoot, 16.7 meter sidecut radius in 171 cm length.
Available in 161, 166, 171, 176, 181 cm.
XTD Woodcore, Full Rocker.
RTM 77
77mm underfoot, 16.1 meter sidecut radius in 171cm length.
Available in 161, 166, 171, 176 cm.
Dual woodcore, Full Rocker.
RTM 75 iS
75mm underfoot, 16.8 meter sidecut radius in 173 cm length.
Available in 153, 159, 166, 173 cm.
Dual woodcore, Tip Rocker.
RTM 75
75mm underfoot, 16.8 meter sidecut radius in 173cm length.
Available in 153, 159, 166, 173cm.
Wood core, Tip Rocker.
RTM 73
73mm underfoot, 15.8 meter sidecut radius in 173cm length.
Available in 153, 159, 166, 173cm.
Composite core, Tip Rocker.
The Grizzly
89mm underfoot, 18.7 meter sidecut radius in 177cm length.
Available in 163, 170, 177, 184cm.
Extended Sensorwood core, meaning the wood core extends upwards to form the channel for the binding interface. Flex-altering Power Switch is also included in The Grizzly.
Tigershark
Tigershark 11 Feet Power Switch
75mm underfoot, 15.2 meter sidecut radius in 168 cm length.
Available in 161, 168, 175 cm.
Powered by Titanium technology, Power Switch, full camber.
Tigershark 10 Feet
73mm underfoot, 14.8 meter sidecut radius in 168 cm length.
Available in 161, 168, 175 cm.
Powered by Titanium technology, full camber.
Tigershark 8 Feet
70mm underfoot, 15.0 meter sidecut radius in 168 cm length.
Available in 154, 161, 168, 175 cm.
Powered by Titanium technology,full camber.
Racing
Racetiger GS Power Switch
68mm underfoot, 16.9 meter sidecut radius in 170 cm length.
Available in 170, 175, 180 cm.
Powered by Titanium technology, Power Switch, full camber.
Racetiger SL Power Switch
68mm underfoot, 12.9 meter sidecut radius in 160 cm length.
Available in 155, 160, 165 cm.
Powered by Titanium technology, Power Switch, full camber.
Racetiger Speedwall GS
68mm underfoot, 17.4 meter sidecut radius in 170 cm length.
Available in 165, 170, 175, 180, 185 cm.
Powered by Titanium technology, Speedwall, full camber.
Racetiger Speedwall SL
66mm underfoot, 13.1 meter sidecut radius in 160 cm length.
Available in 150, 155, 160, 165, 170 cm.
Powered by Titanium technology, Speedwall, full camber.
Racetiger RC Orange PSi
69mm underfoot, 16.1 meter sidecut radius in 170 cm length.
Available in 160, 165, 170, 175, 180 cm.
Powered by Steel, Power Switch, full camber. Also available as Racetiger RC White PSi.
Racetiger SC PSi
68mm underfoot, 68mm underfoot, 14.8 meter sidecut radius in 170 cm length.
Available in 155, 160, 165, 170, 175 cm.
Powered by Steel, Power Switch, full camber.
The Code
The Code represents the beginning of a trend towards trying to exploit the advantages of rocker for frontside skiing. These skis have tip and tail rocker but Volkl takes performance one step further by incorporating a version of Power Switch in the Code PSi (Power Switch Individual). It is a power switch carbon rod inside the ski which the Volkl Dealer adjusts at the point of sale. Adjustment is via a recessed screw in the tail of the ski. The purpose of the adjustment is to match the stiffness of the ski to the customer by accounting for age, weight and ability and comparing the data on a chart.
The Code PSi
75mm underfoot, sidecut dimensions not divulged because this ski is unusual.
Available in 161, 168, 175, 182cm.
Power enhanced with a spring steel insert.
The Code Speedwall
75mm underfoot, 19 meter sidecut radius in 178cm length.
Available in 164, 171, 178, 185cm.
Speedwall means the sidewalls are made of the same material as the bases and can be waxed.
Freeski
Kuro
132mm underfoot, 26.3 meter sidecut radius in 185 cm length.
Available in 175, 185, 195 cm.
Multilayer wood core, powered by Carbon, Full Rocker High. Kuro is the
widest Volkl ski.
Chop Stick
128mm underfoot, 32.4 meter sidecut radius in 185 cm length.
Available in 175 and 185 cm.
Multilayer wood core, powered by Carbon, Full Rocker High. Designed for powder freestyle.
Shiro
119mm underfoot, 26.4 meter sidecut radius in 183 cm length.
Available in 173, 183, 193 cm.
Multilayer wood core, powered by Carbon, Full Rocker High. Very wide freeski board with a touch of freestyle.
Gotama
107mm underfoot, 27.4 meter sidecut radius in 186 cm length.
Available in 170, 178, 186, 194 cm.
Versatile, wide freeski. Full Rocker Medium.
Bridge
95mm underfoot, 20.7 meter sidecut radius in 179 cm length.
Available in 163, 171, 179, 187 cm.
Multilayer wood core, powered by Carbon, Full Rocker Medium.
Katana
112mm underfoot, 28.2 meter sidecut radius in 191 cm length.
Available in 177, 184, 191, 198 cm.
Multilayer wood core, powered by Titanium, Full Rocker Low.
Mantra
98mm underfoot, 24.2 meter sidecut radius in 177 cm length.
Available in 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 cm.
Full Sensor Woodcore, powered by Titanium, Tip Rocker.
Kendo
88mm underfoot, 21.9 meter sidecut radius in 177 cm length.
Available in 163, 170, 177, 184, 191 cm.
Full Sensor Woodcore, powered by Titanium, full camber.
Freestyle Park & Pipe
Wall
87mm underfoot, 20.2 meter sidecut radius in 177cm length.
Available in 161, 169, 177, 185cm.
Powered by Carbon, full camber profile.
Ledge
84mm underfoot, 16.9 meter sidecut radius in 162cm length.
Available in 148, 155, 162, 169, 176cm.
Tip and tail rocker.
Alley
81mm underfoot, 21.8 meter sidecut radius in 178cm length.
Available in 148, 158, 168, 178cm.
Full camber profile.
Sensor
The Sensor series is an entry level collection for beginner to intermediates. They have an early rise Tip Rocker profile for easy skiing. This series is not sold in all markets.
Sensor 3
72mm underfoot, 14.1 meter sidecut radius in 161 cm length.
Available in 148, 154, 161, 168 cm.
Dual woodcore, Tip Rocker.
Sensor 2
72mm underfoot, 14.1 meter sidecut radius in 161 cm length.
Available in 148, 154, 161, 168 cm.
Woodcore, Tip Rocker.
Sensor 1
68mm underfoot, 13.6 meter sidecut radius in 161 cm length.
Available in 148, 154, 161, 168 cm.
Composite core, Tip Rocker.
Women
Volkl has done considerable research into women’s skis and concluded that the binding setup combined with ski design is critical to good performance and safety. Volkl skis are designed according to what it calls Bio-Logic technology. This technology encompasses binding ramp angle, ski shape and flex pattern.
Bio-Logic Stance – Dr. Jürgen Eichhorn, internationally renowned knee specialist had this to say, “Bio-Logic reduces the dangers for the knee — our tests confirm this.” According to Völkl, the tradition of using heel lifts only exacerbates the biomechanical challenges that women face while skiing. With Bio-Logic it has created a more neutral stance by raising the toe of the binding — resulting in better balance between muscles in the front and rear of the legs. The result is less strain on the quadriceps and more balanced muscle action between hamstrings and quads meaning better performance and potential protection for the knees.
Bio-Logic Geometry – Most skis are slightly wider in the tip than tail but the new Bio-Logic sidecuts are even narrower in the tail than unisex skis. A tighter radius in the tip also helps the ski initiate easily but finish with less effort, further reducing strain on the knees. In addition, the narrowest part of the ski has been shifted slightly rearward.
Bio-Logic Flex – the flex of the new Bio-Logic skis are carefully matched to work with the stance and ski shape. The resulting flex is firm in the tip and progressively softer toward the tail.
Women Frontside skis
Aurora
82mm underfoot, 15.1 meter sidecut radius in 161 cm length.
Available in 154, 161, 168 cm.
XTD Sensor Woodcore Light, full camber.
Tierra
78mm underfoot, 14.8 meter sidecut radius in 161 cm length.
Available in 147, 154, 161 cm.
XTD Woodcore Light, full camber.
Fuego
72mm underfoot, 14.6 meter sidecut radius in 158 cm length.
Available in 144, 151, 158, 165 cm.
XTD Woodcore Light, full camber.
Sol
75mm underfoot, 14.7 meter sidecut radius in 158 cm length.
Available in 144, 151, 158, 165 cm.
Full Sensor Woodcore Light, full camber.
Estrella Blue
73mm underfoot, 14.8 meter sidecut radius in 158 cm length.
Available in 144, 151, 158, 165 cm.
Dual Woodcore light, full camber. Also available as Estrella Green.
Aire
69mm underfoot, 13.8 meter sidecut radius in 161 cm length.
Available in 142, 148, 154, 161 cm.
Woodcore Light, full camber.
Cielo
68mm underfoot, 13.6 meter sidecut radius in 161 cm length.
Available in 142, 148, 154, 161cm.
Composite core, Tip Rocker.
Women Big Mountain
Kiku
107mm underfoot, 22.5 meter sidecut radius in 170cm length.
Available in 154, 162, 170, 178cm.
Full Rocker profile.
Women All Mountain
Aura
96mm underfoot, 20.2 meter sidecut radius in 163cm length.
Available in 156, 163, 170cm.
Powered by Titanium, tip rocker profile.
Kenja
86mm underfoot, 15.9 meter sidecut radius in 156cm length.
Available in 149, 156, 163, 170cm.
Full camber traditional profile.
Women Freestyle
PRL
84mm underfoot, 15 meter sidecut radius in 155cm length.
Available in 148, 155, 162, 169cm.
Tip and tail rocker.
Gem
81mm underfoot, 16.3 meter sidecut radius in 158cm length.
Available in 148, 158, 168cm.
Full camber traditional profile.
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