The Cashew is an uncomprimised backcountry freestyle board.   The fact that it is extremely environmentally consciouusly manufactered, has in no way limited what Volkl have managed to achieve with this ride. Packed to the brim with technology & features.  

Specification Construction: Directional Freeride Sidecut, All Mountain/ Powder rocker, Convex Powder Base, Wooden Veneer topsheet with partial grip lacquer, Supreme Woodcore, Shock Absorbers, Wooden Sidewalls with TPU dampening,  POP 2.0 stringers, Sintered Recycled Base   Length: 162cm Running length: 124.0cm Waist

Width: 26.1cm Sidecut radius: 8.55m (average) Setback: 15mm Flex: 6  

Features: Directional Freestyle Sidecut – A great combination of directional sidecut & slight setback enables a rider to lap the park with complete confidence, & take the same board to the big leagues of backcountry madness. Slightly stiffer in the tail than the nose, these boards float great in the powder, but can also be ridden with the bindings centred on the board for a more freestyle biased ride. As with all Volkl snowboard sidecuts, multiple radii are blended together to produce an extremely controlled turn, allowing slight pressure changes to alter your turn radius, without having to drastically alter body position.   The Powder Rocker profile, has a flat section of board extending from just behind the rear binding inserts, to the middle of the front binding inserts.   Up front there is a fairly long, & high rockered section leading into nose, & out back there is a shorter, less tall rockered section leading into the tail to drop the back end into the soft snow. Front end lift is effortless.   The base of the board lifts up as it approaches the edges, this Convex Powder Base makes catching an edge a thing of the past, & provides even greater float in the powder, as the resistance is much higher at the edges of the board.   Wooden Veneer topsheet – Rather than extruding the graphics into the back of the topsheet material, the graphical design is printed directly onto the wooden topsheet of the board, eliminating the need for the heavy topsheet entirely.   Great weight saving for the board, & great resource saving for the planet.   Sections of the topsheet lacquer are impregnated with coarse, or fine grains, this Partial Grip Lacquer adds both grip, & a very visually stimulating graphical design.   Supreme Woodcore is made from tip to tail Aspen-Falcatta blend, with four strips of Falcatta integrated into the Aspen core.   This results in a lightweight, strong & flexible core material.   Shock Absorbers are single sheets of hardwood laid into the core where the board thickness tapers down at the tip & tail.   Wooden Sidewalls with TPU Dampening – Several different plys of Armor wood above a layer of shock absorbing thermal poly urethane.   This not only looks stunning,  but achieve a more consistent flex pattern than ABS sidewalls





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The Volkl Charisma is ideal for the powerful female carver looking for superb agility in all conditions, & a stiffer feeling ...

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.




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The Volkl Essenza Chiara is squarely aimed at the majority of European women skiers; a fantastic all conditions piste ski, confidence inspiring & able to adapt to all snow conditions. At 77mm wide although a piste biased ski it offers enough width to make trips between the runs too, & that width creates a very stable ski that means that you can focus on enjoying the mountain. The Volkl Chiara for 2014 has also had significant weight reduction thanks to an updated Biologic xtra LIGHT construction & revised Marker binding system. The core is a full wood core for superb rebound, whilst the 3D top sheet offers extra support where it is needed in the nose, tail & along the edges without making this feel too stiff a ski, making it ideal for the intermediate skier who may wish to progress, or is perfectly happy cruising the blues. The addition of a modern tip rocker to the ski, lifting the nose a little, means that you also get smooth entry into turns, & fantastic nose stability even in soft or chopped up snow. With the updated Marker 4 Motion ESSENZA binding & the Biologic womens specific lightened xtra LIGHT wood core, this ski is also lightweight for easy transport, & lighter turns edge to edge, without any loss of grip or control when skiing the mountain. FEATURES & BENEFITS Traditional Camber with a light tip rocker for a stable nose & smooth turns Wood Core xtra LIGHT ski core – An amazingly light core yet responsive when you press into your turns Bio-Logic xtra LIGHT – Women’s specific design with optimised lighter weight throughout

Specification Sidecut:  123mm-77mm-97mm Radius: 14.0 Metres (148cm length) 15.7 Metres (155cm Length) 17.4 Metres (162cm Length) Base Profile: Traditional Camber with a light Tip Rocker Ski Core: Wood Core xtra LIGHT Bindings: Volkl-Marker 4 Motion ESSENZA  Womens Specific Bindings with integrated design SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All-Conditions Ski Terrain: Piste, All-Mountain Skier Level: Good Intermediates, Advanced, Expert A ski that I found does exactly what it is designed to do, which is to be a confidence inspiring blue run cruiser that also has plenty of ‘extra’ built in for those that want to push harder & carve up more advanced runs too. They have removed a lot of weight from these skis this year too, which you do notice when you pick them up, & makes the ski feel very nimble underfoot, even with it being wider than a classic piste ski. A lovely ski! IS IT FOR ME? The ideal ski for many of our customers that we see in store, who may be skiing 1 or 2 weeks per year, are at a good intermediate level & either want a ski that they can just step into & ski like a comfortable pair of slippers, or a ski that will not dent your confidence & allow you to fine tune your carving skills.

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Forgiving yet lively- thanks to the wood core it is wonderfully light in all circumstances which enables controlled, simple turn initiation at all speeds. 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 Chiara 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. XTD Progressive Technology- XTD Progressive Technology features a unique 3D design that stabilizes the front of the ski & transfers power toward the mid-body, for a comfortable ride & easy balance. This construction is very stable & easy to handle. The Progressive Flex (softer) tail allows the skier to transition to the next turn with ease. Woodcore Xtra LIGHT- A central member surrounded by PU, Wood Core provides stable, lively skis to improving novice & intermediate skiers. In the V-WERKS & Essenza series, along with the Touring series, our 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:  123mm/77mm/97mm Turn Radius: 15.7 Metres for 155cm length Terrain:  Piste Core
Material:  XTD Woodcore xtra LIGHT Camber/ Rocker:  Tip rocker Technology:  BIO-LOGIC Bindings:   i PT Emotion Weight;  2380g for 155cm with binding SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All-Conditions Ski Terrain: Piste, All-Mountain Skier Level: Good Intermediates, Advanced, Expert   This is a very enjoyable ski for riding the piste, it has a very easy turn initiation thanks to its geometry & lightness. The skis also has a very responsive & stable feel to it that will fill any skier with complete confidence when skiing on any condition. Is this for me? If you are an upper intermediate to advanced skier after something that is a perfect balance between being powerful & playful this ski is a great option for you. It’s built mostly for the piste but will handle the occasional side excursion with fair results. 




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The Volkl Code UVO is the perfect fusion of racing skis with a freeride spirit. A high performance piste ski which features tip & tail rocker for versatility. The key feature on the Volkl CODE UVO is the Ultimate Vibration Object (UVO) integrated into the ski design. It is a free-floating, 360 degree vibration absorbing system to minimise disruptive ski vibration in the tips, when skiing on undulating pistes at high speeds. The skis nose moves in all directions, & UVO technology delivers proven reduction of these vibrations, delivering a quieter more stable & precise ride. FEATURES & BENEFITS Full Sensor Wood Core – Stiffness in the right places for power & stability Power Construction Powered By Titanium  – Designed to deliver smooth & stable power to the ski edges thanks to a Titanium laminate fused to the wood core UVO damping system, the ski is designed specifically around a tip mounted ride damping system, for smoother handling & control. World Cup proven!

Specification Sidecut:  122mm-76mm-104mm Radius: 16.3 Metres (168cm length) 18.0 Metres (175cm Length) Ski Core: Full Sensor Wood Core Construction: Speedwall sidewalls for amazing edge hold. Can be waxed for even more performance Bindings: Volkl-Marker x Motion Performance binding system SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All-Conditions Ski Terrain: Pistes, Light Off-Piste use Skier Level: Advanced, Expert, Professional Every tester that came off these skis had a huge grin on their face, & was raving about these skis. They are fast, nimble, & the UVO system really does work, smoothing out the nose of the ski so you can focus on your next turn, however choppy the piste is. A simply stunning piste ski made even better with the addition of the world cup proven UVO device! IS IT FOR ME? This ski is for the aggressive piste skier, who wants racing ski qualities but in a day-to-day manageable package. Although a piste ski the tip & tail rocker give it all conditions versatility & the ability to ski between runs too.

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The Volkl Code UVO is the perfect fushion of racing skis with a freeride spirit. A high performace piste ski which features tip & tail rocker for versatility. The key feature on the Volkl CODE UVO is the Ultimate Vibration Object (UVO) intergrated into the ski design. It is a free-floating, 360 degree vibration absorbing system to minimise disruptive ski vibration in the tips, when skiing on undulating pistes at high speeds. The skis nose moves in all directions, & UVO technology delivers proven reduction of these vibrations, delivering a quieter more stable & precise ride. Features & Benefits Full Sensor Wood Core
- Stiffness in the right places for power & stability Power Construction Powered By Titanium
- Designed to deliver smooth & stable power to the ski edges thanks to a Titanium laminate fused to the wood core UVO damping system, the ski is designed specifically around a tip mounted ride damping system, for smoother handling & control. World Cup proven!

Specification Sidecut: 122mm/76mm/104mm Radius: 16.3 Metres (168cm length) 18.0 Metres (175cm length) Ski Core: Full Sensor Wood Core Construction: Speedwall sidewalls for amazing edge hold. Can be waxed for even more performance Bindings: Volkl-Marker x Motion Performance binding system Ski Profile Snow Conditions: All-Conditions Ski Terrain: Piste, Light Off-Piste use Skier Level: Advanced, Expert, Professional Every tester that came off these skis had a huge grin on their face, & was raving about these skis. They are fast, nimble, & the UVO system really does work, smoothing out the nose of the ski so you can focuss on your next turn, however choppy the piste is. A simply stunning piste ski made even better with the addition of the world cup proven UVO device Is it for me? This ski is for the aggressive piste skier, who wants racing ski qualities but in a day-to-day manageable package. Although a piste ski, the tip & tail rocker give it all conditions versatility & the ability to ski between runs too.



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The Volkl Yumi 2014 is a new entry to the women’s Volkl Freeski line-up, for the piste based freeride skier looking to expand their skiing beyond the piste With an 83mm waist, & a tip rocker with camber, this ski is a fantastic carver, & yet put it into the powder & the Yumi floats & turns with ease & confidence. Being a Volkl, & with Tough Box Construction & a traditional sidewall, durability & edge hold is a given! A fantastic all-mountain ski for the sporty female skier, & it looks stunning too! DEMO SKI This is a demo ski with less than a 2 days use on the mountain, we have categorised it as follows:       FEATURES & BENEFITS Tip Rocker with Camber, allowing the ski to carve on piste, & float in powder 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: 125mm-83mm-103mm Radius: 17.1 Metres (161cm Length) Base Profile: Camber with Tip Rocker Ski Core: Multi-Layer Wood Core Light Bindings: Marker Squire SKI PROFILE Snow Conditions: All-Conditions, Pistes, Powder Ski Terrain: All-Mountain, Off-Piste, All Pistes Skier Level: Expert, Advanced, Intermediate 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. A simply stunning 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. I loved them so much I bought a pair :o)

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With a high-tech interior ready to master the toughest challenges & Volkls unique Bio-logic technology to reduce knee strain, improve stance & joint stability & also reduce fatigue, these skis will keep you going all day, chomping at the bit for another run. The beginning stages are behind us, now its time for some more sporty skiing fun. Speeds are slowly increasing & the angles on the turns are getting closer to the fall line.  The slender Estrella, decked out in blue, is tailored for skiers at the intermediate stage – & ready to grow with them as well. The Power Grip structure with 3 Motion bindings system on a classic cambered shape lends precision in carrying momentum throughout the entire turn.   Ski

Specification Geometry:  124/73/94 Radius:  14.8m at 158cm Construction:  Power Grip, Bio-Logic Core:    Duel Woodcore Light Bindings:  3 Motion
- Please note that this ski does not come with the blue bindings as shown in the picture, it comes with a violet / yellow variant but is the same binding. Shown in separate picture above   Ski

Features: Full Camber: The target group for this profile is the athletic, classic on-piste skiers & this design means that the edge length does not vary.  This constant edge length provides maximum control, precision & ride quietness in both gliding & slight edging situations. DUAL WOOD CORE:   The Dual Wood Core construction consists of the wooden core extending across the width of the ski body & is positioned within the central binding area. The Dual Wood Core delivers extra power under foot & allows easier & lighter flexing at the tip & tail for a smooth, somewhat forgiving performance Power grip:  By means of its special 3D design, the Powergrip construction method generates more edge pressure, particularly in the binding area. The rails are interrupted in this area of the ski in order to house the 3 Motion binding designed especially for Powergrip construction. The fact that the structure is divided into a front & rear area results in relatively low side walls, allowing even more direct contact between the ski boot & the edge. In conjunction with the binding, the ski gains the perfect blend of powerful edge grip, more rounded flex in the binding areas & sporty, but not too aggressive, characteristics. More grip for less effort! Biologic Technology: It is now widely known that women are much more likely to injure their knees while skiing then men. Not because they ski differently, but because their anatomy reacts more sensitively to strains. Volkl have succeeded in engineering BIO-LOGIC which results in reduced stress levels to knees, with more refined & balanced activation of the leg musculature.   This result is obtained by 3 separate ideas: 1) BIO-LOGIC FLEX The skis flex has been adjusted to the special characteristics of BIO-LOGIC GEOMETRY & STANCE. The result is an even more flexible, energy-saving & yet still sportive performance. Turn after turn flows more smoothly & harmoniously. 2) BIO-LOGIC STANCE The toe area is slightly raised compared to the heel, making turn initiation easier. First & foremost this forces a more dynamic posture with better knee flex angles. The result is a highly efficient, less tiring skiing feel. The muscle supporting the knee are more actively balanced for enhanced protection. 3) BIO-LOGIC GEOMETRY Degressive sidecut: the radius is smaller in front of the binding than behind it. Just like a power steering system, this makes quick turns possible & reduces the extreme stresses at t




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A durable & functional double ski bag featuring wheels & reinforced handles, & an extendable section, to allow lengths 160cm,  170cm and 180cm. External compression straps make for easy securing of skis when in transit. The adjustable should strap is oversized & padded for easier carriage. V-Wax technology treatment on the external surface for durability Weight: 2.6KG Dimensions: 180cm x 23cm x 18cm ...