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Völkl VTA 98 (2019)

2019 Backcountry Ski

Brand: Völkl

Model: VTA 98


Specs

Tip / Waist / Tail (mm)

133-98-116

Lengths (cm)

156, 163, 170, 177, 184

Radius (m)

20.1


Völkl VTA 98
Photo courtesy of Völkl

The VTA 98 exceeded our expectations for both uphill capabilities and overall downhill performance. Featuring a lightweight wood core, a carbon tip with rocker, and a very effective ICE.OFF topsheet that nearly eliminated snow on top of the ski, the VTA 98 won tester accolades for its skiability on corn and refrozen crud. With a versatile width, tapered sidecut, and damp feel, it might not weigh as much as a traditional Völkl, but it certainly handles like one. 

Weight: 1,370g per ski (177)     

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