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Volkl
V-Werks Katana Ski

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Slice the sluff.

Carbon is that magical ingredient you'll find in top-of-the-line skis that not only replaces heavy metal laminates, but increases strength and stiffness, too. A few years ago you couldn't find too many companies offering carbon skis, but Volkl was one of the few. Being one of the pioneers in the field of hard-charging, lightweight, carbon skis, the V-Werks Katana returns with its carbon fiber layup and multi wood core—a combination that results in a 15% weight reduction over the non-carbon Katana of yesteryear—the result of which is a ski that loses some weight without sacrificing an ounce of power or performance.


The Katana was already a powerhouse. Its moderately girthy waist, wide tip and tail, full rocker profile, and consistent and responsive flex put it in a category that toed the line between a freeride ski and an all-mountain slayer. The V-Werks version of the Katana features a full carbon jacket along the core to improve torsional rigidity, reduce weight while keeping the milled wood core thin and low to the ski. All said and done, the Katana morphed from a versatile all-mountain, freeride ski to one destined for big-mountain touring with its addition to Volkl's V-Werks collection.


Although it has the same weight-saving, performance-enhancing technology of Volkl's other V-Werks skis, the V-Werks Katana is more of a big-mountain touring ski than a performance carver. Its ultralight construction make this ski lighter than the standard Katana; although, the two share the same dimensions and rocker profile. While Volkl offers three skis that are fatter and more rockered than the V-Werks Katana (the, One, Two, and AK-sized Three), the Katana offers a cutting-edge balance of stiffness, floatation, stability, weight, and outright maneuverability.


Details

  • Volkl's freeride ski reworked with a backcountry-friendly weight
  • 112mm thrives in powder and handles variable conditions
  • Full rocker helps you keep your tips up in the deeps
  • 3D Ridge Carbon increases stiffness without adding weight
  • Capped tip and tail for less weight, center sidewalls for durability
  • Multi-layer wood core blends poplar with ash for binding retention
  • Item #VKL005G
Length
177cm, 184cm, 191cm
Dimensions
[177cm] 141 / 112 / 131mm, [184cm, 191cm] 143 / 112 / 132mm
Turn Radius
[177cm] 23.4m, [184cm] 23.5m, [191cm] 25.9m
Profile
full rocker
Construction
half-cap
Core
Multilayer Woodcore (beech and poplar)
Base
P-Tex 4500
Claimed Weight
[184cm, pair] 8lb 4.6oz
Recommended Use
backcountry touring, freeride/powder skiing
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

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