Völkl kept the model name and basic construction, but altered just about everything else about the new and noticeably improved Kendo. While the baseline retains a cambered profile underfoot, the tip and tail are now emphatically rockered. The sidecut has been...
Some women’s skis are meant to gently ferry the skier to the bottom without undue stimulation. Then there’s the Allura, which Völkl might consider rechristening the Avanti, for this baby wants to go forward, and fast. Völkl values carving capability on hard snow...
Not every Völkl is made for those who graduated at the head of their class in ski school. The Chiara has no pretensions about an elitist pedigree; it’s more than happy to do charity work among skiers who could use some extra tutoring. Experts should look elsewhere...
One of Völkl’s charming marketing quirks is their preference for keeping a name – such as Charisma – intact while making wholesale changes in the ski’s make-up. The Charisma of 2016 is still a lightweight carver with a passion for short turns, but a year ago it...
If you’ve already achieved genuine all-mountain expertise, Völkl has you covered six ways to Sunday with powerhouse models like the Kenja and Aura. The Yumi is for those who aren’t quite there yet but want to sharpen their all-terrain skills until they shine. The...
