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Anyone Ride Volkl Ones?

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qazwsxedc34
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I bought myself a pair for deeper powder days, when I get enough money to leave my basement. How are they in powder at 116 underfoot?

I’m wondering what others think of these skis and Volkl in general. I know I’ve heard horror stories regarding durability.
Feb 21 2016 7:44PM
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charmander
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well a fully rockered soft ski at 116 underfoot should ski pow just fine...

volkl durability is fine.
Feb 21 2016 11:47PM
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qazwsxedc34
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charmanderwell a fully rockered soft ski at 116 underfoot should ski pow just fine...

volkl durability is fine.


Thanks, is Volkl owned by K2?
Feb 22 2016 9:56PM
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charmander
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both brands are owned by Jarden
Feb 22 2016 11:54PM
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FunkyDealer
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Good Powder skis. The recommended mounting position is quite far back 10-15 from center) so it takes a while to get used to. Due to the rocker profile they don't handle groomers or variable conditions very well. I'd say mount them a couple of centimeters forward from recommended and they should handle other conditions a bit better.
Feb 23 2016 9:16PM
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FastSpeed
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Bought a pair this year, skied them 3 times. But never in anything over 2-4 inches of snow because the east coast sucks.
Feb 24 2016 9:31AM
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qazwsxedc34
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FunkyDealerGood Powder skis. The recommended mounting position is quite far back 10-15 from center) so it takes a while to get used to. Due to the rocker profile they don't handle groomers or variable conditions very well. I'd say mount them a couple of centimeters forward from recommended and they should handle other conditions a bit better.


For recommended mounting point: I have K2 recoils and Atomic Punx center mounted as well as Sir Francis Bacons mounted at Pollard mount which is either 2 or 2.5cm back from center, so quite close to center. So I’m more of a freestyle background orientated skier.

I’ve heard the Volkl one is great for backcountry jibbing and freestyle, I just don’t want to mount too far back but not so close to center that I compound its All-mountain performance.

Any input would greatly be appreciated!
Feb 24 2016 3:03PM
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qazwsxedc34
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FunkyDealerGood Powder skis. The recommended mounting position is quite far back 10-15 from center) so it takes a while to get used to. Due to the rocker profile they don't handle groomers or variable conditions very well. I'd say mount them a couple of centimeters forward from recommended and they should handle other conditions a bit better.


Yes, I’ve heard by a few that mounting closer to center helps with carving on groomers. Although, you wouldn’t buy this ski for that reason anyway.
Feb 24 2016 3:04PM
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bait
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My ledges only cracked once after 10 days on rails and boxes.
Feb 25 2016 9:08AM
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qazwsxedc34
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Does anyone have an ideal mounting point to maintain stability but also for it to be good at jibbing and freestyle.
Feb 27 2016 2:23AM
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charmander
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+2 of recommended
Feb 27 2016 11:27AM
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qazwsxedc34
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charmander+2 of recommended


Even that seems pretty far back. They have traditional at 0, Schizo series at +3 and Freestyle at +5. Obviously, the shape of the ski comes into play but it still seems like too little tail. +5 is 3 inches probably a little more back from true center.
Feb 28 2016 9:01PM
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T.O.
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I got mine mounted at +4.5, I rode them yesterday through the park for like 3 hrs and enjoyed were they were mounted. Felt perfect location, but I like my skis mounted a little more forward.
Feb 28 2016 9:17PM
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qazwsxedc34
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charmander+2 of recommended


Even that seems pretty far back. They have traditional at 0, Schizo series at +3 and Freestyle at +5. Obviously, the shape of the ski comes into play but it still seems like too little tail. +5 is 3 inches probably a little more back from true center.
Feb 28 2016 9:38PM
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qazwsxedc34
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T.O.I got mine mounted at +4.5, I rode them yesterday through the park for like 3 hrs and enjoyed were they were mounted. Felt perfect location, but I like my skis mounted a little more forward.


I as well. The farthest back are my SFB’s which are 2.5cm back from true center. All my other skis are center mounted.

It’s hard to determine where to mount bindings on the Volkl One’s because I obviously want them to ski how they were meant to ski but again, I don’t want them so far back that my tails are gone. I want a golden mean; freestyle jibbing all around the mountain that still is stable.
Feb 29 2016 1:46PM
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Cyanicenine
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Go with +1 or +2. Blister likes +1.
Feb 29 2016 7:38PM
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