Völkl skis - German engineering for piste, park and powder

Völkl skis stand for precise skiing feel, durable constructions and cleverly dosed innovations - developed and built in Straubing, Bavaria. Skis for World Cup athletes as well as finely tuned models for connoisseurs have been produced here since 1923. In the XSPO online store, you'll find Völkl skis, bindings and matching accessories to fine-tune your setup to your skiing style and terrain.

Purpose, Scope and Requirements

Whether sporty carving on hard slopes, versatile all-mountain on changing days, playful freestyle or deep powder: Völkl clearly organizes its portfolio according to use and skiing style. Racetiger delivers race-oriented piste performance, Mantra and Kendo balance edge grip and off-piste suitability, Blaze and Katana bring lightness and floatation to soft snow, Revolt plays in the park, Rise covers ski touring. Women's models such as Secret, Kenja, Yumi and Flair take up these characters with adapted geometries. Production takes place at the ultra-modern Straubing site - "Made in Germany".

Lines, technologies and differences at a glance

3D.Radius Sidecut combines three radii in one ski and thus extends the range from short to long turns. Tailored Titanal Frame and Tailored Carbon Tips regulate stiffness and response depending on length and model. 3D.Glass stabilizes the tip and tail and increases edge hold and rebound. UVO 3D is also used as a dampening solution on selected piste models.

The way to the right Völkl ski

1. Determine use: Pure piste with racing flair? Racetiger. Versatile carving? Deacon or Peregrine. All-mountain with reserves? Mantra or Kendo, for female skiers Secret/Kenja. Touring? Rise. Freeride light? Blaze. Park playful? Revolt.
2. Select width: Under 80 mm for hard piste, 84-96 mm as all-round, from approx. 100 mm for off-piste and deep snow.
3. Adjust length and radius: Shorter for maneuverability, longer for smoothness and lift; 3D.radius extends the range per ski.
4. Note the construction: Tailored Titanal Frame for calmness at speed, Tailored Carbon Tips for fast shovel response, 3D.Glass for grip and rebound.
5. Combine bindings sensibly: Piste with system or alpine bindings, off-piste with stable all-mountain bindings; touring with lightweight pin or hybrid solutions.

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Frequently asked questions about Völkl skis

1. How long have Völkl skis been around and where are they produced?
   Völkl has been building skis since 1923 and manufactures at its Straubing site in Bavaria.
2. Which Völkl skis stand for sporty use on the slopes?
   Racetiger delivers race-like performance with stable superstructures and 3D.Glass.
3. What distinguishes Völkl Deacon and Peregrine from classic race skis?
   Frontside models such as Deacon and Peregrine rely on 3D.radius and constructions suitable for everyday use for variable radii and comfortable handling.
4. What do Völkl Mantra and Kendo stand for?
   Mantra/Kendo combine all-mountain versatility with a Tailored Titanal Frame and Tailored Carbon Tips for precision plus agility.
5. Which Völkl skis are designed for lightweight Freeride?
   Blaze models are aimed at riders who are looking for lightness and versatility in the terrain.
6. Does Völkl offer special women's lines?
   Yes, for example Secret, Kenja, Yumi and Flair transfer the concepts of the unisex models to women's models with adapted geometries.
7. What is the technology behind the 3D.radius sidecut?
   Three different radii in the tip, center and tail noticeably extend the range from short to long turns.
8. Who is behind Völkl as a group of companies?
   Völkl is part of the Elevate Outdoor Collective together with brands such as Marker and Dalbello.