For years now Volkl have been dedicated to constructing women’s skis that are precisely attuned to the female anatomy. The BIO-LOGIC xtra LIGHT technology impacts all key characteristics & defines the flex, sidecut, & core structure to fit the
Dimensions of athletic ladies. The results are the ESSENZA. It is absolutely reliable & very light thanks to thier long experience in light weight construction, in German quality of course. The Charisma Features a tip rocker profile, this means that the variable edge length at the shovel makes the ski much easier to turn. It has a cambered area underneath the foot & at the tail, this provides a feeling of power, drive & grip. Double Grip XTD- Ever since carving was invented, edge grip has been vital. Precise hold has become the deciding factor in skiing as speeds & carving forces have increased. In order to optimise power over the edges, V-LKL has developed the Double Grip principle: double height, double edge grip! The doubling of the Wood Core construction with a second wood core built up over the edges allows greater power transfer & stability & increases leverage. With Double Grip XTD, the additional wood core extends along the entire length of the ski. This makes the continuous flex of the ski rounder & more harmonious. The result is precise edge grip & reliable hold so you can carve your track through the snow at high speeds XTD Woodcore Xtra LIGHT- The Extended (XTD) Wood Core is used in Dual XTD Transmission constructions. More forgiving than the Extended Sensorwood Core, it consists of a solid central section that extends toward the tip & tail. In the Essenza series, the Xtralight wood cores are created using lighter weight material, along with channels milled out of the bottom of the core. Snappy & resilient, these hight tech wood cores save significant weight. Ski
Specification Geometry: 127mm/79mm/100mm Turn Radius: 15.2 Metres for 156cm Length Terrain: Piste Core
Material: XTD Woodcore xtra LIGHT Camber/ Rocker: Tip rocker Technology: BIO-LOGIC Bindings: i PT Emotion Weight; 2660g for 156cm with binding Skier Profile Skier Level: Advanced to Expert Skier Energy: For Aggressive skiers Snow Conditions: All Snow Conditions Snow Terrain: On-Piste, all conditions I really enjoyed this ski, it is very powerful & has very impressive grip & edge hold. It is suited for the more performance orientated skier as the ski is at its best when going fast. Is this for me? A great ski this one, suitable for the female skier demanding that bit more from their skis. It has a solid & sturdy feel that comes with great build quality & a performance you would expect from German engineering. It will cope with variable conditions & slight off piste skiing but is primarily a piste ski.