All Things Volkl Thread

[chicken feathers]

I’m quiver killing my oldest’s 100Eights for FT12’s and sali z12’s. With the existing z12 holes mounted on the line, I need to put the ft12’s either + or - about 1cm from the line due to hole conflict. Anybody have an opinion about which location would be better?

I’d go +1. I’ve got 189 100Eights with Attacks at +1 to avoid a prior mount. I think they have a big sweet spot as I didn’t notice a difference from the previous mount I had.

Also a good discussion on mounting pin bindings at +1 in one of the HL threads. Point being that touring gear is less powerful than resort gear, so the forward mount can help out.

[bodywhomper]

Thanks! Currently, he will be touring in his alpine boots (kids!!- sheesh). He’s on the 189’s, too.

[Shorty_J]

Dear sweet Jesus, the BMT 122 is a freaking fantastic ski!

Turned dust on crust into great conditions.

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[tgapp]

Dear sweet Jesus, the BMT 122 is a freaking fantastic ski!

Turned dust on crust into great conditions.

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Yep. Every BMT is a special ski. The 122 probably gets the least attention because the 109 is so good in soft snow. Took me a long time to ski the 122 because - why bother? I was so happy with the 109.

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[Shorty_J]

Yep. Every BMT is a special ski. The 122 probably gets the least attention because the 109 is so good in soft snow. Took me a long time to ski the 122 because - why bother? I was so happy with the 109.

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Today I started out on 112 under foot and I was finding the crust.

So I thought... why not get the fattest ski in the box and see if you can stay on top of the crust.

It was a good choice.

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[lowsparkco]

Anybody ever skied the V Werks 100?

Just heard a few guys who work in the industry bouncing it around that there was no deal on these boards due to it being a super small production run. No one had even seen a pair mounted up.

[gaijin]

One more example of a ski that Volkl could have made but didn’t, so some other smaller manufacturer will.


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[funkendrenchman]

Got out on the Blaze 94 today. What an amazingly versatile ski! Floated like a 105 ski all day long. Only downside is that the top sheet shows chipping after just one day. I have a feeling they're going to look beat up after a couple hard weeks skiing them.

[slashy]

Found a cheap pair of 184 Revolt 114's and need to get them out in some spring corn or hot pow for science.

kind reminder :
how is that progressing and when will you compare them to the Blade optics 114 ?

[Bandit Man]

kind reminder :
how is that progressing and when will you compare them to the Blade optics 114 ?

Skis are on the slowest truck ever from Canada. They arrive tomorrow.

[MNazWIcoWA]

I am sure I could dig into this forum, but curious if anyone has experience on the Revolt 114? I am really wanting to get on this ski. It seems like an awesome more traditional freeride ski i.e. a bit less tail splay, heavier, stiff, but not overly directional.

[naedward81]

I am sure I could dig into this forum, but curious if anyone has experience on the Revolt 114? I am really wanting to get on this ski. It seems like an awesome more traditional freeride ski i.e. a bit less tail splay, heavier, stiff, but not overly directional.

Pretty much nailed it.

Different class than the Revolt 121. Stiff tail, directional, pivots easy.



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[Bandit Man]

I am sure I could dig into this forum, but curious if anyone has experience on the Revolt 114? I am really wanting to get on this ski. It seems like an awesome more traditional freeride ski i.e. a bit less tail splay, heavier, stiff, but not overly directional.

Skiing my 184 Revolt 114’s today. Really like them so far. More to follow…

[chicken feathers]

Skiing my 184 Revolt 114’s today. Really like them so far. More to follow…

Looking forward to your review. I’ve been torn between the 184 and 191’s. Though the more I think about it, the main use for me would be bowls and trucking back to the lifts, so leaning towards 191. If they were full rocker I wouldn’t think twice about going with the 191.

[D(C)]

Skiing my 184 Revolt 114’s today. Really like them so far. More to follow…

One thing I’m interested in is whether these feel balanced, with the tip being quite a bit wider than the tail. Obviously a simplification, but I find a 10 mm tip-tail width difference usually works well.

[1000-oaks]

How does the R114 differ from K108, besides obviously being looser and a more forward mount?

Skied Wrenegade 108 today and appreciated the looseness in fresh soft, but missed that Volkl carve getting back to the lift. It's hard to give it up.

[Bandit Man]

Started a dedicated Revolt 114 thread here: https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...98#post7063898

Added my initial impressions.

[Benneke10]

Revolt 114, Blaze 114, Blaze 106 all lengths with demo bindings for $350, Ruby Heli Ski is selling their fleet

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[LA-73]

Hi folks,
By pure luck I got myself a brand new old 2009 191 mantra ...yes brand new and one of the skis still in plastic!
Wondering if anyone got any experience/references of where to mount the bindings?

I got a 2008 mantra in 184 which I actually still ski on occasions, more or less as a piste ski. Also got the last "metal" katana in 191 and when comparing the recommended mount point of the three I have the feeling that the 191 mantra would be too much forward if mounted on the line? I'm 5'11 /165 (75kg 180cm) and ski style is forward lean aggressive. Naturally everything is a compromise but would prefer a decent float without loosing too much maneuverability. Thinking of 2-3cm behind the line. Too much? Any input is much appreciated.

[gaijin]

Granted that so many people like Volkls +1 and you’re thinking -2, I’d go way out on a limb and say mount them on the line.

But that’s just the opinion of myself and the engineers.

If you really wanna dork out— try ball-of-foot. Place the ski on a pipe. Find your balance point where ball-of-foot lines up with the pipe.

Another realistic thought is to consider your sole length and what the sole length was of the recommended line.

But if you were me or I were you, considering the age of such an iconic ski, I’d probably just mount on the line and enjoy a coffee in the meantime.

[tintin5]

But if you were me or I were you, considering the age of such an iconic ski, I’d probably just mount on the line and enjoy a coffee in the meantime.

This. Mount on the line, and go skiing.

[Bandit Man]

I kinda want to hear how’d they ski -2-3-cm behind the line. [emoji897]

[Djongo Unchained]

I kinda want to hear how’d they ski -2-3-cm behind the line. [emoji897]

A little extra shovel on them 191's. Lean into them mag.


ON the line.

[bennettc14]

Any durability issues with this year M6 and M102?


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[LA-73]

I kinda want to hear how’d they ski -2-3-cm behind the line. [emoji897]

Yes me too ...hence the question ;-). Would love to hear from folks who actually have mounted behind the line. My only experience from mounting behind is with a pair of 186 BMT122 which I relocated to -1.5 and finally I got use for it ...