Volkl Rise Above 88 Womens Skis 2022

Tip Rocker – Only bends upward in the shovel area, while the middle and tail of the ski feature a camber shape.

3D Radius Sidecut – Three radii in one ski shape deliver maximum versatility - long radii at the tip and tail for stability and smoothness, and a short radius in the mid-body allows the skier to switch from long arcs to short turns at will, at any speed.

Tourlite Hybrid Woodcore – A particularly light and complex wood core specially developed for touring skis. In the area around the steel edges, a poplar wood hand-picked by weight provides the necessary stability, while in the center of the ski, the soft and light Paulownia wood ensures the ski's flexibility. In the binding area beech wood provides the strength, which is needed to hold the screws of the binding. In the center of the core, a CNC-milled Isocore area contributes to optimal liveliness and dynamic development.

Full Sidewall – Direct and strong power transmission with full length sidewalls.

P-Tex 2100 – A sintered high-density and high molecular weight polyethylene base with great gliding characteristics and high durability.

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.

We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.