Völkl 90Eight (2018)
2018 All Mountain Ski
Brand: Völkl
Model: 90Eight
Overall Score: 3.74 / 5
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
133-98-116
Lengths (cm)
163, 170, 177, 184
Radius (m)
22.3
Waist Width (mm)
90-105
Gender
Male
Level
Advanced
Symmetrical
Yes
Why offer two skis at virtually the same waist width? Because for all its popularity, the venerable Mantra is too much ski for many skiers. The 90Eight is a lighter, techier creation, and it performs with livelier feel that can be easier to get along with. With a little camber and a tighter sidecut (the Mantra is full-length rocker), it’s an eager carver with snappy rebound. Testers loved its energy. Dyer: “A great carver. Also super athletic in bumps and chowder.”
Strengths: Quickness/Maneuverability, Playfulness, Hard-Snow Integrity