Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Völkl Skis are made in this exclusive video tour of our cutting-edge factory in Straubing, Germany. From the precision of our ski prefabrication and processing to the intricate screen printing process and expertly executed gluing techniques, this inside look reveals the craftsmanship and innovation behind every pair of Völkl skis. Whether you're a passionate skier or curious about ski manufacturing, this deep dive into Völkl's production process showcases why we remain a leader in crafting high-performance skis.
Screen Printing
In this video, we'll show you how we use the screen printing process with heat to print on foil from both the top and bottom. You'll see how the film is dried, then cut, checked, and partially embossed in a process called edge banding.
Prefabrication & Wood Core Processing
In the prefabrication process, we prepare surfaces by gluing, perforating, punching, and sealing. Outsoles are processed by cutting to length, milling, and gluing. Wood cores are individually milled, slotted, wound, and pre-assembled. Steel edges are blasted, sidewalls are glued, and plastic parts are treated with plasma equipment. This improves the adhesion of all parts in the ski.
Gluing
In the gluing station, skis are manually assembled. From the base to the surface, they are resined and pressed under a special heating-cooling profile for 23 minutes at 8 bar air pressure, 110 degrees Celsius for heating, and 10 degrees Celsius for cooling. We have 16 epoxy presses with 4 compartments each, allowing us to glue 64 skis at once, with the capability to expand to 84 skis using 20 additional PU mold carriers.