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Volkl Vwerk Katana Skis - VIDEO REVIEW

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2015-03-14 08:05:10

Volkl Vwerk Katana Skis - VIDEO REVIEW

At 112 underfoot they are surprisingly easy to put on edge and hold there. Most of this is due to the torsional rigidity which is impressive for such a wide, light ski. Their swing weight is crazy light, turn initiation is effortless (again given the dimensions of this ski) so pounding the bumps or nimbly dancing through the trees is a joy. The edge hold on groomers is better than any ski I have ever been on, even in icy conditions. They’re fast, powerful and so smooth at carving a turn. Both short and long radius turns are no problem for the Vwerks and the stability is unmatched. In crud and chop it feels like there isn’t anything to fight through as the wide shovel busts through it all, keeping you on course and surprisingly stable. When it comes to deep powder it’s obvious these skis will float and given their long early rise the tips never dive.

This is truly a quiver-of-one ski for both resort and touring folks alike.

Have a watch of our video reveiw below or click on through to the full reivew over here.
2wheeler

2015-11-05 18:31:14

Hi

Any more updates on the katana Vwerks and Kingpin bindings? What about the custom skins? Have you had any durability issues since the review?

I'm intested in the Vwerks for some mandatory on hill groomer skiing as well as some more fun side/back country stuff when I get the chance. Thanks!
admin

2015-11-05 18:42:35

Hey 2wheeler, that is my primary hill set up and I also use it for some slackcountry tours. It skis everything really well as you'll no doubt read in the full review. They have stood up to a beating last year with less than ideal pow conditions and were heaps of fun on the groomers.

I just got in a pair of the custom Volkl skins that utilize the tip notch and will be giving them a whirl this season but I have to admit though I am sold on the Evotec skins for their light weight and ease of use. They have a new and improved version for this year which I will also be testing.

The Vwerks and kingpins have not disapointed - a pricey set up but a worthy ROI.

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