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  1. CatskillSkiDad

    Will I Overpower Volkl Deacon 80?

    Hi all. Long time lurker and Volkl guy here looking for input on Deacon 80 182s. Now that the demise of deacon line is near, I am looking for deals on a groomer / carver / bump ski. I am 5'11'', 230lbs, 57 yrs old, 45+ years skiing, tend to ski fast, and mostly gs my turns. For reference, I am...
  2. C

    Volkl SC Question: 2023 vs 24 - anyone tried both and can lend some insight?

    Hi! I have a pair of 165cm Volkl SC Carbon from 2023 that I am enjoying in Ontario for freeskiing and coaching. Moved off race skis after a hip replacement. The 2023 is a great ski - very accessible, responsive, but I am feeling the delay in the 70mm underfoot. I'd like something a bit racer...
  3. K

    Need ski advice (Wingman 82 CTi / Deacon 80 / RC One 82 GT)

    Hi all. I am 173 cm, ~82kg (5'8", ~180lbs) intermediate-advanced skier in my early 50-ies. I most often ski on a groomed terrain, which usually becomes chopped-up / slushy with moguls (especially steeper red slopes) in the afternoon. I have no difficulty skiing on blue and red slopes (European...
  4. yizzung

    Any all-DPS ski quiver folks out there?

    Hello, folks. I have rotated through a bunch of skis in the last ten years, searching for a great western US quiver. (5'10", 170 lbs, 25 years of skiing -- I ski everything on the mountain but I'm not an ex-racer, I could really care less about big GS-turns at 60 miles an hour. I like bumps...
  5. E

    What would a Volkl Six star be in today’s ski?

    Hey there, New to the site, and getting back into skiing after a long hiatus with just few runs over the years. Hoping for some help to get current on skis. I used to ski Volkl Six Star Supersports 168s and Loooooooooved them. I ski all mountain, mostly screaming blues/blacks on rails, but...
  6. Report from the 2023 Volkl Press Junket from Sun Valley

    Preview: Report from the 2023 Volkl Press Junket from Sun Valley

    Product Launches are always informative and fun. This year, Volkl/Dalbello/Marker invited us to magnificent and picturesque Sun Valley, Idaho for the launch of Volkl’s new Kendo, Kenja, and Mantra 102, along with Dalbello‘s 100mm-last Veloce collection. Weather and snow conditions could not be...
  7. SkiTalk's 2022 Ski Reviews Are Up And How The Testing Shook Out

    SkiTalk's 2022 Ski Reviews Are Up And How The Testing Shook Out

    How the 2022 Testing Shook Out ... You Know … Due to Covid Yes, the long-awaited 2022 SkiTalk Reviews are up, about 200 skis in total. In the past year, ski testing took on a new dimension, due to Covid. It was announced early on that there would not be any on-snow industry demo shows, the...
  8. Tricia

    Reports from the Floor Outdoor Retailer 2020

    @Philpug and I arrived in Denver last night, picked up our credentials and took a sneak peek while exhibitors were setting up. We're hitting the ground running this morning and will be reporting from the floor. Stay tuned. *when this thread is opens this morning, the other two threads will...
  9. hardtobeagod

    What binding and plate to mount on Volkl Racetiger SL R FIS 2017 ???

    I’ve acquired an (2016-2017) FIS approved full camber 157mm length 65mm width (116_65.5_100) Volkl Racetiger SL R with UVO, plates and bindings undrilled! The skis have been previously used and pictures are attached, try to guess the price I paid because to remount them I expect to be spending...
  10. SkiEssentials

    Sponsored 2020 Volkl Kendo 88 Review

    This week on Chairlift Chat we review the new 2020 Volkl Kendo 88! You can also win a pair of these skis in the February SkiHappy Photo Contast.
  11. G

    2020 Volkl Deacon 80/84

    Does anyone have any promotional material from Volkl on the new Deacon 80 & 84? I had a brief demo on the 80 in 177 and they're spot on. Trying to get a demo on the 84 but my schedule hasn't lined up with that of the guys at the local shop. Mainly wondering what the difference is between the...
  12. rocdoc

    What comes after Volkl RTM 84?

    Hi everyone, I would like to ask the community's advice on ski choice. I'm a level 7, perhaps 8 on good days (per the most recent instructors I trusted) 44 yo skier, looking to continue progressing and exploring terrain. I live on the East Coast, but try to take 1-2 trips a year to big...
  13. Noodler

    Who owns who? Current ski company ownership

    I've lost track of which ski companies are in which company "families". I've searched, but not coming up with an accurate updated picture of how things currently are with the parent companies and their brands. Anyone have a reference source with the answers?
  14. Dwight

    Ski boot fitting and gear in Wisconsin

    There have been a few discussion/questions asked by people where to get boots fitted in Wisconsin. Yesterday I spent 3 hrs at Sheperd and Schaller Sporting goods in Wausau. It's there big dungeon sale but they also have whole store discounts right now too. I have 2 friends looking for boots...
  15. SkiTalk Test Team

    2019 Völkl

    Völkl Deacon 74 Dimensions: 125-74-104 Radius: 16m@173cm Sizes: 163, 168, 173, 178 Size tested: 178 Design: All New Drahtguy Kevin: Volkl introduced these new skis with a big online campaign. I was excited to see what the big deal was. Both models have the same damp, quiet ride that is solid...
  16. R

    Volkl Flair 75 vs Volkl Essenza Milena

    I am considering these Volkl skis for my daughter. Does anyone knkw whether is these are identical skis, but American vs European? I am considering 2017 Volkl Flair 75 vs 2017 Volkl Milena for an almost 15 year old, 5’2”, 98 lbs. she probably would grow another inch max. Cautious skier, does...
  17. MrMayonnaise

    Volkl Carver Access for Newbie

    Hello Everyone! I am brand new to skiing! I rented skis for the first time and went about 2 weeks ago. I want to get some used skis for my first set. That way if they get beat up real bad im not freaking out. Well a guy is selling 2 pairs of Volkl Carver Access skis, one is 167cm and the...
  18. Philpug

    The Most Pioneering Women's Skis of All Time

    @Dave Petersen Artwork In our “Shrink It and Pink It: What makes a Women's Ski Different” article last season, we talked about women’s skis and how some manufacturers produce skis actually designed for women and others take their unisex skis and slap pink graphics on them. Here, we will talk...
  19. The Most Pioneering Women's Skis of All Time

    The Most Pioneering Women's Skis of All Time

    In our “Shrink It and Pink It: What makes a Women's Ski Different” article last season, we talked about women’s skis and how some manufacturers produce skis actually designed for women and others take their unisex skis and slap pink graphics on them. While these might not be the first women's...
  20. Lance

    Renoun Z90 vs Volkl RTM86?

    A friend of mine is looking for a front side focused all mountain carver. He's leaning toward the RTM86, but he's been eyeing my Z90s as well. I think the price tag might be holding him back on the Renouns. Anybody skied both and could provide a comparison?
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