Völkl Kendo 88 (2021)
2021 Men's Frontside Ski Review
Brand: Völkl
Model: Kendo 88
Specs
Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)
129-88-111
Lengths (cm)
163, 170, 177, 184
Radius (m)
17
Gender
Male
Quickness / Maneuverability
3.78 / 5
Playfulness
3.83 / 5
Forgiveness
3.33 / 5
Hard Snow Performance
4.22 / 5
Crud Performance
3.67 / 5
Compared to the other skis in this category, Völkl’s 3D radius sidecut technology takes some time to figure out, but once testers got the hang of it, they were smitten. The tech provides a variable turn radius dependent on speed and turn shape, and, when combined with the ski’s stiff demeanor, the Kendo 88 separates the thrashers from those who know how to bend a ski with proper technique. Those who found the sweet spot didn’t want to put it back on the rack.
STRENGTHS: Stability at Speed, Hard-Snow Integrity
WEAKNESSES: Forgiveness, Crud Performance
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