http://www.backcountry.com/store/brand/100000421/Volkl.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:46:36 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Chopstick-Alpine-Ski/VKL0041M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140733#question_140733 Volkl Chopstick Alpine Ski<br /><br />How easy is it to stomp cliffs with the Chopstick?<br />If I land slightly back, is it automatically a backslap?<br />Is landing completely centered required? question_140733 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:46:36 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Ski/VKL0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140731#question_140731 Volkl Gotama Ski<br /><br />Compared to previous Gotamas (I ride the 08s) how easy/not is it to stomp cliff drops?<br />With the rockered tail, do you have to land completely centered, or its a backslap? question_140731 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:44:36 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Kiku-Ski-Womens/VKL0055M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140701#question_140701 Volkl Kiku Ski - Women's<br /><br />Question: I am super interested in this pair of skis but not sure what size i should be riding on. I am a 5&#39;8&#39;&#39; woman who is not small. I currenty have a 16 atomic sugar mama and am looking for something more fun for the powder. What size would you recommend? question_140701 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:56:40 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Chopstick-Alpine-Ski/VKL0041M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140367#question_140367 Volkl Chopstick Alpine Ski<br /><br />How does this compare to the Kuro in terms of stiffness, ability to charge, ski crud, ski trees, stomp landings, and survive on the hardpack? question_140367 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:51:31 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Kuro-Alpine-Ski/VKL0038M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140330#question_140330 Volkl Kuro Alpine Ski<br /><br />What&#39;s the Kuro&#39;s flex? question_140330 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:58 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Kuro-Alpine-Ski/VKL0038M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140328#question_140328 Volkl Kuro Alpine Ski<br /><br />Would it be possible to tour on this ski? question_140328 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:21 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Ski/VKL0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140138#question_140138 Volkl Gotama Ski<br /><br />So I have this question posted below on Dash&#39;s review and then decided to throw it up here also. I have the 186&#39;s and will be mounting the Barons on them and I&#39; am trying to figure out where I want to mount them, currently thinking about +1 which seems to be the consensus on TGR&#39;s forum for all around performance with some switch riding. However I have also heard +2 from Ingrid below so I&#39;am just throwing this out cause I want a good slashy/playful ski that will also charge and slay the pow. I&#39; am asking for too much? let me know what ya think. Thanks question_140138 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:44 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski/VKL0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138876#question_138876 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />I&#39;m a girl, ski mostly Colorado and Europe, just moved to the Aspen area. I own a pair of Auras and LOVE them to death, 170 or 173s (last year model). I am 5&#39;8 and weight about 135, strong girl. Ski everything (grew up in the Alps). What ski should I choose for thsi season amongst the following: Mantra 170, Payback 160, Shogun 173, Lady 169? My choice would probably be between the Mantra 170 and Lady 169, although they both sound a little short. Any suggestion? Thanks! question_138876 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:30:04 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski/VKL0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138651#question_138651 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />wondering how the Mantra would be for a 5&#39;9&quot;,120lb., 16 year old He skis at Squaw Valley--Headwall and KT,-22, also skiis out East --Virgil NY--Greek Peak, colder and icy. question_138651 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:48:49 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Kiku-Ski-Womens/VKL0055M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137814#question_137814 Volkl Kiku Ski - Women's<br /><br />Any ladies out there that can recommend how and where to mount the Volkl Kiku&#39;s (2010) for an AT set up? I just purchased a pair of the 162 and am on the fence if I should mount them &quot;Boot Center&quot; or +1cm of Boot Center. Any advice? question_137814 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:11:40 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Jr.-Ski-Kids/VKL0056M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137807#question_137807 Volkl Gotama Jr. Ski - Kids'<br /><br />I am a very short guy (4&#39;10&quot; 115lbs) and am a very good skiier. Not much a park and pipe guy. I prefer just all mountain skiing. Need help finding a high end ski that would fit my needs. I find adult skis are to long (156cm). Should I look for a high end kids ski or try to find a shorter adult ski? What particular skis does anyone recommend question_137807 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:44:32 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski/VKL0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137806#question_137806 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />I&#39;m a girl and I&#39;m moving away from race ski because lets face it, that part of my life is wayyyy over and no where near as much fun as the all mountain terrain Ive been skiing in the last 5 years. I&#39;m moving from fischer Slalom&#39;s and want to know if the Mantra&#39;s would be a good fit, I&#39;ve heard awesome things but only from my guy friends. I&#39;d consider myself and advanced-expert skier whose stuck on the east coast so has to be prepared for the pa cked pow and ice we get. question_137806 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:44:15 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Mantra-Alpine-Ski/VKL0008M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137293#question_137293 Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski<br /><br />I&#39;m a smaller dude, 5&#39;6&quot; 140lbs, so I&#39;ve leaned towards more forgiving skis in the past. Coming off of Pocket Rockets now, and consider either the Shogun or these Mantras. But my impression of Volkls is they&#39;ve been too stiff for me in the past. I ski fairly aggressively, everywhere except no bumps. Would these Mantras be a good fit, or too stiff? question_137293 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:14:18 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Ski/VKL0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_137073#question_137073 Volkl Gotama Ski<br /><br />Looking into these for my 16 year old son, he is 5&#39;8&quot; and 115 lbs, light but very athletic and skis 30 days a year. Is this to much ski or would he rock the mountain with it? question_137073 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:54:01 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/VKL0041/Volkl-Chopstick-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_136234#question_136234 Volkl Chopstick Alpine Ski<br /><br />I am about 5&#39;11&quot; &amp; 160 lbs. I got a pair of these for cheap, but they&#39;re the 175cm. Are these a good length? - I am an advanced/expert skier &amp; I ski mostly backcountry &amp; like to throw spins. question_136234 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:52:31 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Jr.-Ski-Kids/VKL0056M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135888#question_135888 Volkl Gotama Jr. Ski - Kids'<br /><br />Write your question here...5&#39;3&quot; 100lbs 12 year old. Rips pretty good. been on mt since about 6 yrs old. East coast trees and steeps. not much park. will enjoy some high speed groomer with air on any lip they can find. Sugar and Mad. 35 days a year. question_135888 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:06:11 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/VKL0045/Volkl-Ledge-Alpine-Ski.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135755#question_135755 Volkl Ledge Alpine Ski<br /><br />i ski mainly at Big Sky Montana. there is alot of different terrain up there, and i am also looking for a good park ski. will this be a good choice? i trust the name volkl, and i know they make some good shit, but idk about there park abilities. i am 5&#39;6&quot; and pretty badass. wut size should i get? question_135755 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:45:10 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Ski/VKL0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135318#question_135318 Volkl Gotama Ski<br /><br />Looking @ mounting the new gotama. Have been reading everything I can find. Nothing is given me a solid answer on how the ski groves @ all the different mount points. Any advice?? question_135318 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:55:06 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Ski/VKL0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_135049#question_135049 Volkl Gotama Ski<br /><br />I am 5&#39;8 and 150 lbs, I usually ride 169&#39;s or so at the resort and I am torn between the 170s and the 178&#39;s for backcountry use mounted AT. How much of a difference would 8cm make? I really don&#39;t have much of a chance to demo anything around here which makes this difficult. question_135049 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:28:56 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Volkl-Gotama-Ski/VKL0054M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_134648#question_134648 Volkl Gotama Ski<br /><br />How will this ski with bumps and tight and quick turn situations? Will the rocker make them unsteady on the hardpack. question_134648 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:10:09 GMT