http://www.backcountry.com/store/brand/100000421/Volkl.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:31:08 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0038/Volkl-Kuro-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_64472#question_64472 Volkl Kuro Alpine Ski<br /><br />I'm 6'2" 240# aggressive skiier(no tricks or big air). Since moving to the Tahoe area a couple of years ago I added a pair of 191 Mantra's for the last couple of seasons which have helped me adjust to Sierra powder (or powder at all coming from the east coast). Looking to increase the quiver for deep days.<br /><br />How would the Kuro's compare to the Mantras on a Kirkwood Area powder day? Are the Kuro's better suited to wide open bowls rather than tight spaces like trees and chutes?<br /><br />Or would I be better off splitting the difference with a Katana?<br /> question_64472 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:31:08 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0024/Volkl-Ledge-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_63488#question_63488 Volkl Ledge Alpine Ski<br /><br />i'm 5'3" and i weight 120lbs what lenght ski do you recomend for the volkl ledge alpine ski question_63488 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:26:28 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0042/Volkl-Gotama-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_62650#question_62650 Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski<br /><br />I am a rapidly improving intermediate skier who is looking to take the leap to advanced. I have heard great things about this ski. I am an athletic 5'8 155 lbs. What would be the suggested length ski for me? question_62650 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:37:49 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0036/Volkl-Unlimited-AC50-Alpine-Ski-w-Motion-iPT-Wide-Ride-140-Binding.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_62564#question_62564 Volkl Unlimited AC50 Alpine Ski w/ Motion iPT Wide Ride 14.0 Binding<br /><br />Are these skies compatible w/ the Market Dukes/Barons? If so, where can you buy them w/o the bindings? question_62564 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:47:38 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0040/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_62180#question_62180 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />I'm 6-2, 210lbs. 80% on piste, 20% off, demoed the mantra 177's for a week in november and they seemed pretty nice. Had a lot of fun in soft moguls, trees, etc. I'm considering purchasing a pair, and am wondering if I should go for the 184's. I prefer steep steeps/chutes, trees on pow days bowls, etc. and don't know if the 184's will be to much in trees, glades, etc. Expert skier since 3 years old. I need something that I can use as an everything ski as I cannot afford more than one pair. Will probably use Duke or Baron binding. Any recommendation on the length and/or a similar ski to look at? Thanks. question_62180 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:04:55 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0042/Volkl-Gotama-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_61958#question_61958 Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski<br /><br />So......I live and ski in Utah (hey, our snow makes up for the lack of anything else like nightlife!). Mostly ski places like the Bird or DV, sometimes Alta, pretty much any place with decent challenges. It's been awhile since I bought new sticks. I used to ski Sol Screams and love them, but it's time for an upgrade. I'm 5'6" and a solid 170, semi-agressive but a nice day of cruising is nice too. Also like to sneak off into the pow once in awhile. Any suggestions on a new set-up? question_61958 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 07:32:22 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0047/Volkl-Aura-Alpine-Ski-Womens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_61892#question_61892 Volkl Aura Alpine Ski - Women's <br /><br />I have the kikus and love them. Since riding them I can't go back to my rossignal b3's - they are wet noodles.<br />My only complaint is they are tuffer in big hard pack moguls. Would the aura be better for all mountain?<br /> question_61892 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:08:01 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0043/Volkl-Bridge-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_61850#question_61850 Volkl Bridge Alpine Ski<br /><br />Does anyone know if these ski long, short or true to size? I'm 6'1" around 175 lbs., <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br /><br /> question_61850 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:45:50 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0047/Volkl-Aura-Alpine-Ski-Womens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_60494#question_60494 Volkl Aura Alpine Ski - Women's <br /><br />5' 145lb 90% off piste expert depending how high the bump - how chopped the pow - thinking 156cm. Used to damp skiis - but want more fun. Length OK? Twin tip needs more length? question_60494 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:38:05 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0041/Volkl-Chopstick-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_60246#question_60246 Volkl Chopstick Alpine Ski<br /><br />Has anybody used these guys I can't seem to find a review anywhere ?? question_60246 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:07:47 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0040/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_60122#question_60122 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />I'm trying to decide between Mantra's (184) and some BD Kilowatts (185). I'm looking for a solid setup that'll be just as happy in bounds as on short-medium wasatch tours (thinking about mounting a pair of Baron's on them). I'm mostly concerned about durability, stiffness, and weight. Any info on how the two compare along those lines? question_60122 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:52:34 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0042/Volkl-Gotama-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_59778#question_59778 Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski<br /><br />Trying hard to make a decision on skis, but struggling. Looking for input from all the gearheads and powder whores on this website. I'm about 5'7", 140 lbs. I ski in CO, mostly in bounds and slack country. I go on 1 or 2 hut trips a year and do some hiking around monarch. I'm always in search of pow, when I can't find it I ski trees, steeps, chutes, and rip groomers at high speeds. I hit the park occasionally, but mostly like hitting the jumps and cliffs I find on the rest of the mountain. I'm a student so this will be my only ski.<br /><br />I have been skiing on salomon pocket rockets, which I like a lot. Looking for something playful that I can do the things mentioned above and pop around on in the resort. <br /><br />I've been looking at line prophet 100s, salmon guns and czars, volkl gotamas, and black diamond verdict. I'm open to your opinions on these and any other suggestions. Also looking for AT set up, recommended bindings...? question_59778 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:08:43 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0041/Volkl-Chopstick-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_58868#question_58868 Volkl Chopstick Alpine Ski<br /><br />im 5'10, 175 lbs. and i live in Utah...I'm looking to upgrade my pow skis...Expert skier, ski mostly trees and bowls...would the 185 be too long? Im going to center mount them with probably the marker jesters...any thoughts? Thanks question_58868 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:24:53 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0040/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_58784#question_58784 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />Same old question...but in a slight variation.<br /><br />I (6'4'', 240 lbs) am looking at the mantra, probably 191 cm, for pure (70/30+) powder days. I have another pair of nice carvers that I use for groomed conditions. I am just sick and tired of renting fats (almost) every time I go to UT or CO. <br />I saw all sorts of opinions, and my main point is whether the story is different at my height/size. Should MY fat maybe be a bit stiffer, like the mantra? or should I still go with something softer like the 4frnt vct? what other options come to mind for a pure powder/backcountry ski ? what's the min width under the bindings that I should look for?<br /><br />Also, I take it that a lot of people love the Duke 16, which was the one I was planning to go with (the Mantra). Any other suggestions?<br /><br />Thanks.<br /> question_58784 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:24:51 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0040/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_57624#question_57624 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />I am a 5'11" 190lb male. I typically ski a 170 ski that is more of a carver, say 75 waist. I am looking to buy the mantras and I've been told to go with the 177s. This seems like it may be too much ski. I am very aggressive and ski the whole mtn. but lack solid technique. I'm worried I might not be able to manuever a longer ski as well, especially in the trees. Any recommendations????? question_57624 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:12:50 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0045/Volkl-Ledge-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_57928#question_57928 Volkl Ledge Alpine Ski<br /><br />Would this ski be good for a lighter guy (90-100 lbs.)?<br /><br /> question_57928 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:07:10 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0040/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_57920#question_57920 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />I am looking for a ski that will work well on the groomers but will also perform well in powder and crud. I ski primarily in the east, but travel west to Utah, Colorado, Montana or Tahoe every other year. The conditions where I ski here in the east are groomed, crud, choppy snow and a rare powder day (maybe 4 to 5 inches). When out west I would like to be able to ski the front side as well as dabble in the bowls and chutes where there is powder. I would also like it to handle the chop that some slopes in the west become around mid-morning on a powder day. I don&#8217;t care for moguls and I don&#8217;t ski the super steep terrain. My objective would be to go where I want when I want and have a ski that will handle it. I was thinking about the 2009 Mantra in a 177 with Marker Griffin bindings; but I have heard great things about the Line Prophet 100&#8217;s, so I am looking for a little guidance. <br />I am an advanced aggressive skier with a height of 5&#8217;10&#8221; and around 200lbs. I currently ski on 175 Volkl Superspeeds and have been in powder only a handful of times (would like to get better though). <br /> question_57920 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:34:48 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0042/Volkl-Gotama-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_57268#question_57268 Volkl Gotama Alpine Ski<br /><br />I'm torn between the Gotama's and the K2 Obsethed. I primarily ski in Alta/Snowbird and Beaver Creek. Any thoughts? Also considering using Marker Jester bindings, but open to suggestions. Thanks. question_57268 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:38:45 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0040/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_56408#question_56408 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />what size jester bindings will i need for the 2009 170 mantra, thanks question_56408 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:47:46 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/VKL0040/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_56080#question_56080 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />alright fellow snow heads, right im looking at either the 2009 volkl mantra or the scott missions, i realise that the missions are a bit narrower in the mid therefor slightly better on the turn on piste, i have seen great reveiews for both but totally stuck, i am gonna get the marker jesters on mantras if i go for them but do the jesters fit the missions, any help would be appreciated, BRING ON THE POWDER, PEACE GIBO question_56080 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:15:12 GMT