All Things Volkl Thread

you could realistically mount them a bit forward without running afoul of the sidecut, but you would also move closer to and generate more pressure on the flex zone in front of the bindings.

I've found that the flex point is noticable - not as in the current Atris where you feel like there are different hinge points or flex zones in the ski, but as in pressuring the front on harder snow can cause the front to lift. It is no biggie - especially in lighter soft snow, but I do prefer BMT90s slightly stiffer shovels, even if the MVWs' construction is even more potent overall.

so I would personally just mount them on the line - they ski very well there imho. The tails are super duper nice in soft snow imho. Man, now I've made me want another pair :)

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Excellent- sounds good and thanks!


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Geez, my bud down at the shop has a pair of M6's and M102's, both in a 191. He says I can have them for 1/2 off retail.

Wwmd?

tell him you're a fucking legend and you'll take the 191 m102's for free.

in dec i'm picking up like 6 pair of OG katanas i'll have for sale. also 3plus pair of OG bodacious.

selling for a friend who doesnt want to deal w pkging and shipping. back east then back in the west in march

also og mantras

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i'll be driving around w these next year

Dude has good taste in skis, questionable on bindings lol. I'll buy a pair of OG Bode's and maybe a pair of Katanas too.

copy. once i get em and get back out west i'll ship. . will be skiing east jan/feb, then indypass tour march, big ski april.

no long ones, 186bodes, 176 bodes. 184? and 178? katanas. puder luders may be longer. 186 huascaruns, 178 also

he's giving me a pair of katanas, mantras, possible legend pros for my time.

so i'll be og af w the quiver..

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Geez, my bud down at the shop has a pair of M6's and M102's, both in a 191. He says I can have them for 1/2 off retail.

Wwmd?

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IMO, the M6 is more on-piste oriented. Really fun and a bit more energetic than one might expect from a current Volkl. The updated M102 was made a bit more user friendly than the first version but is still a great all mountain ski. It has some of the on piste chops of the M6, but feels a bit more stable at speed (at least to me) and does a bit better in deeper, denser snow.

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tell him you're a fucking legend and you'll take the 191 m102's for free.

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Actually, he's one of the instigators for my getting those M102's last fall. Which I got via a form deal from my bro mag.
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I've been on both and prefer the 102 but really liked the 96. If el nono 23/24 is a weak season for us, I'd be down for the skinny skis.

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Dude has good taste in skis, questionable on bindings lol. I'll buy a pair of OG Bode's and maybe a pair of Katanas too.

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I will take any and all STH1's, looks like a few of those in there.

I could prob have them boxed up and sent. I'll ask. We've discussed me getting all the skis flat. I only have so much room in the van.

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I will take any and all STH1's, looks like a few of those in there.

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Deal if they're on skis I'm buying. I'm a pivot man myself.

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Oh man, I want those dragon 184's, so bad right now. Those things look nearly untouched..

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Hmmm. You should PM a price on the two shortys in the middle.

There are 2/3 pair undrilled. Another couple pair drilled never skied. Most all skis pictured are unskied.will be located in Syracuse NY.

I'll get a gear swap post going based on this interest. Dude does not want.to ship. I'm picking.them up mid December. I will ship it deliver. He's giving me a couple pair for my effort.

DJ, will pm or text about clamps

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That is some quality hoarding right there! Do I spy two pairs of Katana's in a longish length still in plastic? IMO that last run of the mostly all green katana was one of the best looking skis ever.

Damn…I’m near Syracuse (somewhat)….I’ll take Dragons….(been hunting for them for years)

Yeah if anyone is.near the cuse can arrange pick-up

Did some searching but not much info on the Rise Beyond
Some good deals right now: https://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/sk...nd-96-ski-2023
I wonder if they ski like a cambered tail or if the camber is minimal and the tails feel loose enough to not catch too much? Seems like a nice ski for mountaineering around here.

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Did some searching but not much info on the Rise Beyond
Some good deals right now: https://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/sk...nd-96-ski-2023
I wonder if they ski like a cambered tail or if the camber is minimal and the tails feel loose enough to not catch too much? Seems like a nice ski for mountaineering around here.

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I skied the Rise Beyond 98 which is a different shape, identical to the older VTA 98. The tails definitely felt cambered, not loose at all.

Just a follow up to the skis etc pictured. I'll deal w all of it mid December. Word.

Wait— you post those rad pics and then tell people to wait six months?

That’s just mean. Like, older sibling mean.


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I’m in for hobbit size undrilled Katanas, preferably dragons. Can be upstate AF if necessary


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Dude is going through a divorce and a house sale. I'm in Montana.

Later this summer of ppl are near Syracuse I'll arrange a meet up.

Good things come to those who wait

Missed any sizing info. Are there 191s?

No longs. 186 bode is prob the longest.

The puder luders may be 190

Anyone that claims a ski I'll honor once I get my hands on them. Peace

Even those 184s new in plastic that's a sweet situation

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No longs. 186 bode is prob the longest.

The puder luders may be 190

Anyone that claims a ski I'll honor once I get my hands on them. Peace

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I’ll take a 184 katana if there is one available still, prefer one of those in the plastic if possible. And I’ll swing out to Syracuse to get them when you come east.

You guys have any experience with the Volkl Rise Beyond ski? I'm looking for a burly spring mountaineering ski. I'd also take an older VTA in what, 167-169- up to 171 (I'm 5.5 and 130#).

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Anyone have thoughts on og katanas vs og bodacoius?

Buddy is giving me whatever, I'm on og devastators as the daily. Was thinking an old legend pro 94 waist for groomers. And the katana for the big ski. Now thinking the bodacoius for the big ski.

Both would prob be rad. Bodes would be more chargey me thinks

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Anyone have thoughts on og katanas vs og bodacoius?

Buddy is giving me whatever, I'm on og devastators as the daily. Was thinking an old legend pro 94 waist for groomers. And the katana for the big ski. Now thinking the bodacoius for the big ski.

Both would prob be rad. Bodes would be more chargey me thinks

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I’ve only skied Katanas once tons of years ago, but look at the sidecut numbers.

The more you want/need your big ski to hook up/carve on harder surfaces, the more you should consider the Katana vs the og Bode

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You guys have any experience with the Volkl Rise Beyond ski? I'm looking for a burly spring mountaineering ski. I'd also take an older VTA in what, 167-169- up to 171 (I'm 5.5 and 130#).

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Bump, also interested in more data on these.

Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein are using the narrower versions to do some next level skiing!

https://soundcloud.com/american-alpi...haine-duperier

http://publications.americanalpinecl...es/13201216026

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Bump, also interested in more data on these.

Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein are using the narrower versions to do some next level skiing!

https://soundcloud.com/american-alpi...haine-duperier

http://publications.americanalpinecl...es/13201216026

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They are skiing some incredible lines! I try not to take too much from what equipment pros are using since they are required to say good things, and they are skilled enough to make it work on any skis. For my and my mediocre ability, I found the tails on the Rise Beyond 98 to be too demanding in weird backcountry snow conditions but they were excellent on consistent firm snow and the construction is fantastic as one would expect with Volkl.

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Even those 184s new in plastic that's a sweet situation

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Those 184 Katanas are great skis. I daily drove those at Jackson Hole one season back in 2014. I had the 191s too, but was only 180lbs back then so the 184s saw a lot more use. Both sizes are some of my favorite skis of all time

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Anyone have thoughts on og katanas vs og bodacoius?

Buddy is giving me whatever, I'm on og devastators as the daily. Was thinking an old legend pro 94 waist for groomers. And the katana for the big ski. Now thinking the bodacoius for the big ski.

Both would prob be rad. Bodes would be more chargey me thinks

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Katana is a better daily driver, Bodacious is a better powder ski. Katana still skis powder well, and Bodacious can still be daily driven if you like a wide ski and/or ski at a high snowfall area.

Both charge great, but I think I’d give the nod to Bodacious in off piste terrain. The Bodacious will flap more though if you are just railing a groomer at high speeds, the Katana is better for mach snell on piste.

Nice. Thx!

Both are cold dead hands skis for me. You should get a set of each if you can lol.

I can’t wait to ski my Katana 108s this upcoming season. I’m a little late to the party, but better late than never.

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That is some quality hoarding right there! Do I spy two pairs of Katana's in a longish length still in plastic? IMO that last run of the mostly all green katana was one of the best looking skis ever.

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Yeah, I like this guy's style: "Sometimes you need a backup for your backup!".

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Yeah, I like this guy's style: "Sometimes you need a backup for your backup!".

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I’m wondering if the divorce had anything to do with disagreements about spending.