The Revolt 96 is Völkl’s park offering for everyday park skiers. They have the narrower Revolts for those who ski big jumps or (for some strange reason) halfpipe but the 96 is the one mere mortals ...

If those are typical conditions for you, you’ll be better served by one of the heavier options on this list, like the Dynastar M-Free 108 or Volkl Revolt 114. But, if you’re looking for a versatile, ...

at the tip Volkl placed strands of carbon in a fan shape. This adds additional torsional rigidity for strong tip engagement at the start of the turn, but without the weight penalty if it was all metal ...

A light and reliable downhill performer, Volkl’s Rise Beyond 96 ($750) is a great ski for East Coasters and other backcountry skiers who want good float and fun carving on the downhills without ...

Using their knowledge of engineering skis with wood and other materials, they produced their first frame. The Zebra print racquet—one of the earliest composites made—introduced Volkl to the ...

It’s the Holy Grail: a fully rockered powder ski that carves cleanly on hard snow. Finally, the Nunataq nails it. “Pivot, slash, and edge with power; super-fun,” said one tester.

Add on our top picks for skis, the Volkl M6 Mantra, and you’re ready for a full day on the slopes. The best ski gear offers warmth and protection against harsh elements on the slopes.

A pair of Volkl Mantra skis disappeared from a Breckenridge ski concierge in November 2015. The following day, a man returned to his car to notice his Rossignol Super Seven skis had been swiped.

K2 and Volkl in particular are heavy hitters, controlling close to a third of the U.S.’s $260 million alpine ski market. Polk suggested he would sell the assets in the first half of 2017 ...