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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

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