The Kenja features a Titanal top sheet, with added tip rocker for versatility. Designed for the athletic female piste skier looking for a ski that can be powered into & out of turns & move off the sides of the piste in good powder, the Power Construction which

Includes:: the Titanal laminate visible throughout this stunning looking ski ensures that ski always feels lively & responsive. FEATURES & BENEFITS Traditional camber with Tip Rocker, moderate for easier carving when required Power construction with Powered By Titanium, making for a stiff & yet responsive ski Multi-Layer Wood Core  – A women’s specific lightweight core with superb rebound for pop out of turns & from big drops

Specification Sidecut:  127mm-87mm-106mm Radius: 14.7 Metres (147cm length) 16.5 Metres (155cm Length) 18.4 Metres (163cm Length) Base Profile: Traditional camber with Tip Rocker, moderate for easier carving when required Ski Core: Multi-Layer Wood Core  – A women’s specific lightweight core with superb rebound for pop out of turns & from big drops Technology: Power construction with Powered By Titanium, making for a stiff & yet responsive ski Bindings: Not Included, you could pair this with a Marker Squire for lighter skiers or Marker Griffon, 90mm minimum brake width SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All-Conditions, Groomed Pistes Ski Terrain: All-Mountain, Light Off-Piste, All Pistes Skier Level: Expert, Advanced, Strong Intermediates IS IT FOR ME? For the mainly piste carving skier that wants a powerful & responsive piste ski that is equally adept off the sides. Also ideal for stronger framed skiers & lighter skiers alike due to the lightweight construction with added Titanal materials. “I loved this ski, it feels very much like my favourite the Volkl Yumi just a little stiffer, so for a skier above my level (intermediate) they will really be able to take advantage of the extra power!”



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If versatility counts as much as fast edge switches on prepared terrain & soft snow, then the ski has to deliver the right level of performance. Like the Kendo: if versatility counts as much as fast edge switches on prepared terrain & soft snow, then the ski has to deliver the right level of performance. Then titanal reinforced Kenja with tip rocker cruises with tremendous dynamic energy on hard snow but is wide enough to point its tips off-piste as well.  Völkl’s longest-running construction, Power Construction utilizes traditional vertical sidewalls & a torsion box internal layup. Used in racing skis as well as all the freeskiing models, this versatile, proven construction provides tremendous grip, stability, & a smooth ride. The top-of-the-line models in the V�-LKL Alpine ski range boast a special wood core tuning system
- all powered by titanium. There is a layer of titanium reinforcing the ski & adding power & stability. The thin yet extremely strong aluminium alloy extends its unparalleled dampening properties particularly at high speeds. Völkl freeskiing models feature a multi-layer wood core with two different densities of wood. In the binding attachment area, a dense, ash core is used, while in the rest of the ski, the core is poplar. The more dense wood creates secure screw retention & stability, while the softer poplar section allows for resilience & snap. The flex pattern can be tailored to each ski model to match the desired performance characteristics. Ski

Specification Geometry:  127mm/87mm/106mm    Turn Radius:   18.2 Metres for 163cm length Weight;  1740g for 163cm length Terrain:   Freeride/ All-Mountain/ Freestyle Core
Material:  Multi-Layer Woodcore Camber/ Rocker:  Full Rocker Technology:  Power Construction, Multi-layer woodcore, Powered by titainium Bindings: No bindings included
- see recommendations below SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All-Conditions, Groomed Pistes Ski Terrain: All-Mountain, Light Off-Piste, All Pistes Skier Level: Expert, Advanced, Strong Intermediates   This is a superb all-rounder from Volkl it skis the whole mountain amazingly well. The edge hold is very positive on hardpack & the tip rockcer shape give the ski superb versatility. Is this for me? This is aimed at the advanced skier that is spending 80% of their time on the piste but likes to hop off the sides when the mode strikes. It is a very planted, stable & powerful ski that offers amazing performance levels at all speeds thanks to the titanium inside. This ski will go nicely with a Marker Griffon on it.     SKI BINDING ADVICE: You will need a minimum 90mm brake width for this ski. You could go for a Marker Squire for lighter skiers or the Marker Griffon. You can always go wider for your brakes but dont be tempted to go narrower. View our bindings department.  




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The Volkl Kiku 2014 is the sister of the mens Volkl Gotama so comes equipped with a full rocker profile & tough box construction so it can handle everything thrown at it! 107mm at the waist, the Kiku is designed for off-piste use in all conditions. A full rocker combined with that waist width ensures effortless float is present in soft snow, & balance is assured when cutting though crud & firmer snow & pistes too. Being a Volkl, & with Tough Box Construction & a traditional sidewall, durability & edge hold is a given! The new visual for 2014 makes for a great looking ski too! FEATURES & BENEFITS Full Freeride Rocker, moderate for easier carving when required Multi-Layer Wood Core  – A women’s specific lightweight core with superb rebound for pop out of turns & from big drops. Carbon stringers build incredible rebound into the core with control Tough Box Construction for durability & amazing edge hold

Specification Sidecut:  139mm-107mm-123mm Radius: 18.2 Metres (154cm length) 20.3 Metres (162cm Length) 22.5 Metres (170cm Length) Base Profile: Full Freeride Rocker Ski Core: Multi-Layer Wood Core Bindings: Not Included. We recommend Marker Squire or Griffon bindings, with a minimum 110mm brake SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: Deep Powder, All-Conditions, Groomed Pistes Ski Terrain: All-Mountain, Off-Piste, All Pistes Skier Level: Professional, Expert, Advanced A simply stuning powder ski, I don’t claim to be the best deep powder skier, but this ski flattered me completely, & on the choppy pistes & slushy afternoon slopes of Meribel during the test they didn’t flinch at all, making them very versatile too. IS IT FOR ME? For the adventurous all mountain skier looking for a powder ski that floats with ease, & yet with a traditional sidewall can still lay down sweeping carving turns across the piste.

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The Volkl Kuro is designed to plough through the deepest powder with ease & precision, thanks to a full rocker & huge 132mm width The Volkl Kuro is powered by titanium & carbon fibre for amazing rebound & control. It’s full powder freeride rocker profile means amazing float, & yet with a sidewall construction the ski can still be used on the piste to carve out long sweeping turns Being a Volkl, & with Tough Box Construction & a traditional sidewall, durability & edge hold is a given! A visually stunning ski too! FEATURES & BENEFITS Full Freeride Rocker, moderate for easier carving when required Hybrid Titanal, Carbon & Multi-Layer Wood Core Construction. Lightweight with superb rebound for pop out of turns & from big drops. Carbon stringers build incredible rebound into the core with control Tough Box Construction for durability & amazing edge hold

Specification Sidecut: 164mm-132mm-139mm Radius: 26.3 Metres (185cm length) 30.4 Metres (195cm Length) Base Profile: Full Freeride Rocker Ski Core: Multi-Layer Wood Core with Hybrid Titanal Construction Bindings: Not Included. Pair with a Marker Jester or Griffon for a durable package, 132mm brake minimum. SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All-Conditions Ski Terrain: Big-Mountain, Powder, All-Mountain Skier Level: Strong Advanced, Expert, Professional IS IT FOR ME? For the out-&-out big mountain skier wanting huge float & looking to lay out huge turns in all conditions.

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The Volkl Ledge is a park & pipe specific symmetrical ski with a slightly softer full woodcore ready for switch skiing, with added tip & tail rocker. The special symmetrical sidecut is tailored especially for park & pipe, but with the addition of a little tip & tail rocker to help with transitions, especially when skiing switch. This is almost identical to the popular Volkl Step ski, but has had the core softened just a little to make it ideal for someone wanting to hone their switch ski skills, feeding into & out of tricks just a little easier with no loss of performance. That also makes this ideal for the lighter freestyle skier looking for a symmetrical ski. Being a Volkl, & with Tough Box Construction & a traditional sidewall, durability & edge hold is a given! Although optimised as a Park & Pipe Freestyle ski, the tip & tail rocker means that the Volkl Ledge 2014 skis can be used in variable conditions across the mountain. FEATURES & BENEFITS Multi-Layer Wood Core  – Lightweight with superb rebound for pop & for big jumps & drops Traditional full camber with a tip & tail rocker for versatility Toughbox Construction – For durability & a solid core of the ski with traditional sidewall construction

Specification Sidecut:  112mm-85mm-112mm Radius: 18.4 Metres (163cm length) 21.2 Metres (171cm Length) 23.4 Metres (179cm Length) Base Profile: Traditional full camber with tip & tail rocker Ski Core: Multi-Layer Wood Core Technology: Toughbox Construction Bindings: Not Included – We recommend Marker Squire or Griffon bindings including Schizo adjustable models. 90mm brake minimum SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: Prepared Freestyle Parks & Pipes, Groomed Pistes, All Conditions Ski Terrain: Park & Pipe, Pistes Skier Level: Advanced, Intermediates, First Park & Pipe Ski IS IT FOR ME? For the park & pipe freestyle skier wanting a planted & easier to ski freestyle ski to help them develop their switch skiing technique & tricks library, which performs at a high level, & yet offer some versatility so it can be used across the mountain. Would also suit someone who is in the park & wants their first dedicated freestyle skis. A great park ski for lighter skiers & those looking to build their tricks & skill levels, as the slightly lighter core, & the tip & tail rocker help between transitions. This ski feels very planted underfoot & not twitchy at all, which you sometimes find with park specific skis.

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Volkl’s jack-of-all-trades is back for another season! A freeride best seller which sticks with a traditional camber with a tip rocker for a superb blend of edge hold & float. The success streak of the Volkl Mantra is unbroken, & for good reason with a perfect blend of traditional camber, a tip rocker & 98mm width underfoot. Don’t let the width fool you, this ski is actually extremely adept on the piste, with superb edge hold supplied by a traditional sidewall, & a Titanal laminate showing this skis true leanings to high speed sweeping all conditions piste turns, with so much left to spare for fast skiing in soft powder too. A Power Construction, combining the titanium material with a full multi-layered wood core, means this ski is has the liveliness of a piste carver but with the versatility of an all-mountain ski FEATURES & BENEFITS Traditional camber for carving, with a tip rocker for float in soft snow Multi-Layer Wood Core  – Lightweight with superb rebound for pop out of turns & from big jumps & drops Powered By Titanium – A Titanal laminate top sheet for faster rebound & less torsional twisting

Specification Sidecut:  132mm-98mm-118mm Radius: 22.0 Metres (170cm length) 24.2 Metres (177cm Length) 25.8 Metres (184cm Length) Base Profile: Traditional camber with a tip rocker Ski Core: Multi-Layer Wood Core Bindings: Not Included – Combine with a Marker Griffon or Marker Jester, 110mm brake recommended SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All Conditions, Powder Ski Terrain: All Mountain, Off Piste, Piste Skier Level: Good Intermediate, Advanced, Expert Still up there as one of the best, it may be getting a little old in the range but it just keeps selling, & who are we to argue, its one of our favourites too! With the development of full rocker skis & widths increasing further, the Mantra has almost re-invented itself without having to do anything; it is superb when pushed hard on piste, & carves sweeping turns amazingly well, in any kind of snow conditions, & yes it is also adept off the sides in fresh powder, adding a zesty speed to your turns rather than a ‘barge’ feel. So for me personally I think this is a superb all conditions piste ski that is also fantastic off piste, rather than, when it first arrived, & off piste ski that can carve. Either way – It works! This year’s graphic is very nice too, with a very deep red replacing samurai’s & wolves. I like it, a lot! IS IT FOR ME? For the all mountain skier who doesn’t want to compromise too much on carving ability on the pistes, & wants a powerful & stiffer all mountain ski

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Is it possible to improve what is arguably the world’s best all-mountain freerider? The answer is YES! But you can’t hit that goal without making some changes. A redesign is required. So the Mantra now comes with a new shape, full rocker design, directional but moderate taper construction & little more width than its predecessors. The only element that remains is the titanium structure for maximum power transfer. The result is a Mantra ready for a universal range of challenges, crisper & more direct than ever on the groomed terrain & even more playful & powerful off of it. Völkl’s longest-running construction, Power Construction utilizes traditional vertical sidewalls & a torsion box internal layup. Used in racing skis as well as all the freeskiing models, this versatile, proven construction provides tremendous grip, stability, & a smooth ride. The top-of-the-line models in the V�-LKL Alpine ski range boast a special wood core tuning system
- all powered by titanium. There is a layer of titanium reinforcing the ski & adding power & stability. The thin yet extremely strong aluminium alloy extends its unparalleled dampening properties particularly at high speeds. Völkl freeskiing models feature a multi-layer wood core with two different densities of wood. In the binding attachment area, a dense, ash core is used, while in the rest of the ski, the core is poplar. The more dense wood creates secure screw retention & stability, while the softer poplar section allows for resilience & snap. The flex pattern can be tailored to each ski model to match the desired performance characteristics. Ski

Specification Geometry: 132mm/100mm/118mm    Turn Radius: 23.7 Metres for 177cm length Terrain: Freeride/ All-Mountain Core

Material: Multi-Layer Woodcore Camber/ Rocker: Full Rocker Technology: Power Construction, Powered by Titainium, Multi-layer woodcore Bindings: No bindings included. See recommendations below Skier Profile Skier Level: Advanced to Expert Skier Energy: For Aggressive skiers Snow Conditions: All Snow Conditions Snow Terrain: All conditions, all mountain   People, including myself, were hesitant when hearing that the Mantra was going to full rocker simply because it has been loved for so long as a camber or tip rocker ski. But WOW it must have taken five turns & I was sold! This ski has a total new lease of life, it totally rails on long & short radius turns & will be fun to ride in pretty much any condition. I would say it should feature in every man’s quiver but it would render everything else useless! Is this for me? The new Mantra has been well known for being a great all-mountain/freeride ski for some time now but with the new addition of rocker is has been fully updated, bringing it back to the top of the game. If you are strong skier enjoying the longer radius turns & looking for a ski that will take you everywhere on the mountain with ease, then this should be on your shortlist.  




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A super lightweight versatile ski touring ski for men or women, & with a 70mm waist not only is the ski light weight but it is also extremely nimble whether going uphill or down the piste.

Specification Ski Geometry: 104mm/70mm/90mm Turn Radius: 19.2 Metres (158cm) Weight: 1850g (pair) skis only Binding: Not included. Fit an alpine touring binding or Dynafit ski touring binding for a light weight package  

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A true full rocker freerider measuring 96mm underfoot & yet light & agile, with an extremely stable Tough Box Construction optimised to the needs of the freeride touring skier. Based on the best-selling Volkl Mantra profile, with a flatter tail for easier skin application & for a more planted tail when traversing or in uphill mode. Being a Volkl, & with Tough Box Construction & a traditional sidewall, durability & edge hold is a given! Slightly narrower than the Volkl Nunataq, this ski will suit all-mountain freeride skiers who are making steps into the back country but have a ski that can still tear up the piste when needed. It also has a slightly reduced turn radius for manoeuvrability when making headway to the next powder bowl via the pisted runs. FEATURES & BENEFITS Based on the awesome Volkl Mantra all-mountain ski, removing the titanal metal layer results in an incredibly smooth & agile ski for the explorer Multi-Layer Wood Core Light – Super lightweight with a progressive flex for a smoother ride Tough Box Construction for durability despite light weight & amazing edge hold Features Volkls Skin Pin system, so you can run Volkls dedicated skins or your own

Specification Sidecut:  131mm-96mm-114mm Radius: 22.4 Metres (170cm length) 24.6 Metres (177cm Length) 26.2 Metres (184cm Length) Base Profile: Full Rocker Ski Core: Multi-Layer Wood Core Light Bindings:  Not Included – Pair with a Marker F10 or F12 EPF binding or similar for total versatility SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All-Conditions, Powder, Tracked Out Runs Ski Terrain: Piste, All-Mountain, Off-Piste, Touring Skier Level: Strong Intermediates, Advanced, Expert, Professional This & the Nunataq were the surprise & standout skis for me of this years test, & I would not even classify myself as a touring skier. The Volkl Mantra on which it is based is a firm favourite here at Edge & Wax, & this is the basis of the Nanuq, the same basic geometry with a flat tail for easier ascending & skin fitting. This is incredibly light weight thanks to the clever multi-core construction which appears to have further lightweight material meshed through the wood to add torsional stability. The result is the ride quality of the Volkl Mantra, but without the super-stiff feel that the Mantra’s Titanal top sheet layer adds. This makes it a perfect ski for me, as I still want to be able to push on despite my dodgy knees. The Nanuq floats in all conditions, & on the piste you are still able to make controlled carving turns thanks the sidewall construction. I was totally surprised by this ski having neglected it before as it is in Volkl’s touring category, & for that it is superb, but it should also be considered for the freeride skier that wants a bit more compliance, & a very light weight package. IS IT FOR ME? For the all-mountain skier who wants a versatile & light weight fully rockered freeride ski, but with full touring capability, all wrapped in Volkl’s legendary build quality & with typical Volkl edge hold & performance.

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The  Volkl  Nanuq is a hugely versatile full rocker lightweight freeride ski which is agile across the whole mountain. Demo ski complete with Marker EPF 12 Tour Bindings and  Res Qski ski finder system! These skis are in near perfect condition, having spent 1/2 day on the mountain as part of our ski test. They have only been skied by one staff member (Scott) & fully serviced so are in an as new condition & ready to ski. The Marker EPF 12 binding fitted is a size LARGE for boot soles of 305mm & over, & is cureently set for a 310mm-330mm sole length. The Res Qski system offers ski tracking of up to 30 metres when you loose a ski in deep powder when off piste. As a package this is incredibly strong, & one of our favourite all-mountain ski set-ups! THE SKIS
- VOLKL NANUQ 2015 SKIS IN 170cm - RRP £500 The  Volkl  Nanuq is a hugely versatile full rocker lightweight freeride ski which is agile across the whole mountain. Pair with an alpine/touring binding & explore your limits! A true full rocker freerider measuring 96mm underfoot & yet light & agile, with an extremely stable Tough Box Construction optimised to the needs of the freeride touring skier. Based on the best-selling  Volkl  Mantra profile, with a flatter tail for easier skin application & for a more planted tail when traversing or in uphill mode. Being a  Volkl, & with Tough Box Construction & a traditional sidewall, durability & edge hold is a given! Slightly narrower than the  Volkl  Nunataq, this ski will suit all-mountain freeride skiers who are making steps into the back country but have a ski that can still tear up the piste when needed. It also has a slightly reduced turn radius for manoeuvrability when making headway to the next powder bowl via the pisted runs. FEATURES & BENEFITS Based on the awesome  Volkl  Mantra all-mountain ski, removing the titanal metal layer results in an incredibly smooth & agile ski for the explorer Multi-Layer  Wood Core  Light – Super lightweight with a progressive flex for a smoother ride Tough Box Construction for durability despite light weight & amazing edge hold Features  Volkls  Skin Pin system, so you can run  Volkls dedicated skins or your own

Specification Sidecut: 131mm/96mm/114mm Radius: 22.4  Metres  (170cm length) 24.6  Metres  (177cm  Length) 26.2  Metres  (184cm  Length) Base Profile:  Full Rocker Ski Core:  Multi-Layer  Wood Core  Light Bindings:   Not Included – Pair with a Marker F10 or F12 EPF binding or similar for total versatility SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions:  All-Conditions, Powder, Tracked Out Runs Ski Terrain:  Piste, All-Mountain,   Off-Piste, Touring Skier Level:  Strong Intermediates, Advanced, Expert, Professional This & the  Nunataq were the surprise & standout skis for me of this years test, & I would not even classify myself as a touring skier. The  Volkl  Mantra on which it is based is a firm favourite here at Edge & Wax, & t


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