01. Tailored Technologies
Technologies by Völkl Tailored to the Rider
TAILORED FIBER PLACEMENT
One of our latest technologies is Tailored Fiber Placement. In this innovative manufacturing process the new Tailored Carbon Tips are produced by embroidering the individual carbon fibers onto a carrier material.
This allows them to be positioned exactly along the stress lines, opening up completely new possibilities, for performance at the front of the ski, which has a decisive influence on the handling of the ski. The stiffness, torsion and thus the skiing characteristics can be specifically adjusted via the fiber thickness and millimeter-precise alignment. In this way, the fibers guide the dynamics to the areas of the ski where they are needed. The visibly integrated Tailored Carbon Tips are light, allow an agile shovel reaction with less effort and quickly build up energy. The Tailored Carbon Tips thus reach a new level of precision, direct tip response and active skiing pleasure.
TAILORED TITANAL FRAME
Our new key technology is called Tailored Titanal Frame. In contrast to the previous design, the width of the titanal frame is now adapted exactly to each individual ski length.
This results in Tailored Titanal Frames, which are positioned above the sidewall along the tip and tail area of the ski to provide the desired damping and torsional stiffness. The size of the frames is tailored to the skier's height, skiing ability and power. This means that longer ski models have a higher titanal content for more stiffness, more direct power transmission and stronger dampening. The shorter the length, the lower the titanal content, which makes the ski more agile, so that smaller, lighter and less powerful skiers can use the full potential performance of the ski. In addition to the Tailored Titanal Frames, a second, thinner titanal layer is located in the binding area, which gives the ski the necessary strength, but also agility. The result: the Tailored Titanal Frame technology provides an incomparable combination of agility and high speed control.
02. Titanal Technology
Ski attributes like torsional stiffness or dampening affected by titanium layers.
The woodcore was and always will be the heart of every ski and a decisive factor to determine flex and power transfer. Other ski attributes like torsional stiffness or dampening are affected by various components such as titanium layers.
WHAT IS TITANAL?
Titanal is an isotropic high-tech aluminium alloy that delivers smoothness, great dampening, direct power transfer and stability, resulting in a very powerful and precise ski. The alloy is placed inside the ski in various positions and layers as required according to its desired ride characteristics. Especially race models or high energy all mountain skis benefit from the increased used of Titanal by keeping the ski stable at high speeds and providing precise responsiveness for the experienced skier. The material is placed only partially and at very specific areas on the ski in order to create the desired advantage. In contrast, on very light-weight touring skis or playful freestyle skis you will usually not find any Titanal to keep the weight as low and the ride quality as loose as possible.
WHAT ARE TITANAL TYPES?
Full Titanal
The titanal is placed in a full sheet in the ski with mostly 0,7 mm thickness. As a general rule there are two titanal belts integrated in the ski, one above and one below the woodcore. This is the typical race ski construction and it is used for all of Völkl’s top Racetiger and Deacon models and it is optimized for hard and icy on-piste conditions.
Full Titanal offers the most uncompromising edge grip on hard, icy slopes, the most direct power transmission, and in combination with the UVO it provides the most efficient dampening. The result is an extraprecise transfer of the skier’s movements and incredible high speed stability even in hard snow conditions. The extra powerful Full Titanal construction is more demanding of the skier, requiring deliberate input and precise steering skills.
Titanal Frame
The Titanal Frame with a thickness of 0,7 mm is integrated along the sidewall and into tip and tail area of the ski. This way the ski provides the stability and dampening that every experienced skier expects, at the most critical spots on the tip and tail of the ski. A second thinner Titanal layer (0,3 mm) under the binding delivers the necessary strength to the ski. This way the binding screws offer the most reliable hold even in the toughest conditions and the super thin sheet allows a soft flex in the mid-body. Due to this highly complex construction skiers experience a previously unknown combination of liveliness and high speed stability.
Titanal Band
This construction features a Titanal strip, which runs in the center of the ski from tip to tail. This maintains the overall stiffness as well as keeping the weight as low as possible. The Titanal provides a reliable and stable ride quality.
The skier benefits from a balanced mix of smoothness and liveliness.
03. Skin Technologies
Touring Skin improvements to help you reach the peak easier
Climbing skins are the most important piece of equipment for ski tourers, determining whether a tour is enjoyable or torturous. Völkl Smart Skin Clip climbing skins offer excellent glide, a precise fit, the simplest and variable attachment and removal plus impressive components to make ascents as smooth as possible.
SMART SKINCLIP
The newly developed Smart Skinclip system allows the ski tourer to decide for himself, depending on the situation, in which direction he should pull the skin on and off. A standard snap hook at the tail end of the ski allows the skin to be attached and detached from behind.
The skin can, however, also be pulled on and off quickly and easily from the front. This new flexibility is made possible by an elastic snap hook, which is also easy to grip with gloves. A subtle depression in the ski tip gives the hook lateral guidance and prevents it from unintentionally releasing the skin while walking.
04. Carbon Fiber Functional Placement
In this construction, Carbon fibers are no longer incorporated as a uniform fleece
Völkl introduces a new manufacturing process called Carbon Fiber Functional Placement, which makes precise power transmission as well as liveliness and energy accessible with minimal effort. In the process, the carbon fibers are no longer incorporated as a uniform fleece, but integrated through a stitching process in such a way that their orientation and strength meet the functional requirements of each part of the ski.
Carbon Fiber Replacement Tip
Carbon Fiber Replacement Tail
05. 3D Radius Sidecut
Three Radii in one ski for maximum turning and speed versatility in all-mountain skiing
LONG TIP & TAIL RADIUS
Usage of long radii at tip and tail for big turns and high speed
// easy steering and maneuverability
// disruption resistant at the tip
// no radius limitation and ease of turn exit
TIGHT CENTER RADIUS
Usage of shorter radius in the center for short turns and lower speed
// extremely easy to initiate short turns
// strikingly agile
// effortless and smooth in short turns
06. 3D.Glass
Improves overall ski performance and stability even in critical conditions
WHAT IS 3D.GLASS?
3D.GLASS is Völkl’s development to furthermore improve overall ski performance and stability even in critical snow conditions. Compared to classic glass constructions the three-dimensional and multiple-folded glass layers in the tip&tail area result in an increased edge grip and a more vivid rebound behavior in turns.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN ADVANTAGES?
- Improved rebound abilities in turns
- The ski becomes noticeably more agile and lively
- Increased power transmission onto the edge
- Significantly enhanced edge grip, especially on hard and icy slopes
07. Rocker Construction
Rocker constructions go together with skis just like snow goes with winter
While rocker technologies are not themselves new, having entered into all categories of our collection some years ago, they currently play an important role in the VÖLKL PERFECT SETUP. Once tailored with the correct flex profile and sidecut to the specific target audience, each different rocker construction provides enormous benefits to the skier, and almost all models end up with much better handling performance while requiring less exertion. To achieve this, we calculate the optimal version of the rocker line for each individual ski model.
ROCKER SHAPES
Full Rocker
The ski is bent at a constant curvature along its entire length
XTD TIP & TAIL ROCKER
Unique rocker shape, longer rocker profile compared to traditional tip & tail rocker, very short cambered profile under foot, more solid shovel and softer middle part
TIP & TAIL ROCKER
Bends up only in the shovel and tail zones, with a camber shape in the middle
Tip Rocker
Only bends upwards in the shovel area, while the middle and tail of the ski feature a camber shape
ROCKER PERFORMANCE
// When a rocker ski is going straight ahead the middle section concentrate the pressure on the snow making it significantly easier to turn than a cambered ski.
// Cambered skis are bent "into shape" by the weight of the rider, with the curve following the prescribed radius. This curved shape is always present in the rocker ski, so initiating turns is inherently easier.
// As the ski is put on edge its effective edge length extends - the greater the angle, the higher the stability. The length of the edge grows as needed, automatically getting longer in the steeps.
// Because the rocker ski involves a significantly softer transition into an angled position and curves are significantly easier to initiate, both novice and advanced skiers benefit from the turned-up shape.