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2013 Volkl VWerks RTM 84

2013 Volkl VWerks RTM 84 + add a photo
2 reviews
100% Positive Reviews
Rated #72 in All-Mountain Skis
Pros:
“great edge, very damp, turns easily”
“Strong ski when on edge”
Cons:
“stiff for powder and crud, expensive”
“Must always be on edge”
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Pros: great edge, very damp, turns easily

Cons: stiff for powder and crud, expensive

I skied the VWerks RTM 84 in different conditions, cut powder, ice, and spring soft two times several weeks apart. For 84mm under foot the skis are quick edge to edge. Hard snow grip is amazing. It works because the ski is so damp, unlike any ski previously made. It is damp but not dead. In cut up powder the ski is too stiff to give an easy ride. This limits the skis versatility. The non-rocker Code version of the VWerks at 76 underfoot has a similar damp feel and quick edge to edge but feels like it has a longer turn radius. Both these ski offers a better ride on hard snow than anything before them.   

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Pros: Strong ski when on edge

Cons: Must always be on edge

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The VWerks could very well be the best looking ski in the premium carver category of skis. When Volkl introduced the RTM series last year, they discontinued the AC's The VWerks is an extension of the RTM's and specifically the RTM84 with the addition of adding lightness with high tech materials. The VWerks is a better RTM at medium to high speeds but the ski needs to be doing something all the time, it needs to be on edge. The camberless design along with the early rise tip and tail makes the VWerks feel loose and greasy at slower to medium speeds. The VWerks is a fine ski but at this price point, people expect more than fine. 

 

Product:

Length Tested: 176

Dimensions/Turn Radius:  129.84-111 18M @ 176CM

Camber: Early Rise, Tip & Tail w/ no camber

Binding: Suggested

Mount point: Suggested

 

Environment & Conditions:

Location of Test: Winter Park Co

Number of Runs: 2

Snow Conditions: Groomers

Demo or Own: Demo

 

Tester Info:

Username: Philpug

Age: 48

Height/Weight: 5'10" 185lb

Ski Days/Season: 60+

Years Skiing: 35

Aggressiveness: Moderate (Finesse) 

Current Quiver: 13 Blizzard Bonafide, 13 Blizzard Gunsmoke, plus various vintage skis

Home Area: Squaw & Northstar

Preferred Terrain: bumps, off-piste, trees

 
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2013 Volkl VWerks RTM 84
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V-Werks - the Power of Perfection When Völkl engineers are given free reign to produce the ultimate performance, they often come up with some staggering ideas for premium product. For the 12/13 season, one such concept brings it all the way to the retail floor under the project heading ‘V-Werks’. Völkl‘s very own WERKS design group has come up with two new ski models that are truly incredible in every aspect, from appearance to performance, and each is a testament to the exacting design standards for which Völkl is known. The special V-Werks Code Speedwall and V-Werks RTM 84 editions forge new territory in ski performance. This super-premium series relies on 3 key new construction technologies: • A Metal-Tex Hybrid construction featuring a unique combination of titanal, aramid, and carbon fiber. • A Motion iPT ‘Hollow-Tech‘ binding interface area - created to deliver the ultimate power transmission and light weight. • A new Xtra-Light Wood Core that features new materials for light weight and resilience.

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DetailValue
Lengths171 (16.9), 176 (18.0), 181 (19.1)
Dimensions129-84-111
Turn Radius18M @ 176cm
Constructiontip / tail rocker
Core MaterialSensorwood xtra light
Binding IncludedYes
Recommended BindingV-WERKS iPT WR 14.0
Recommended useGroomed
Binding TypeSystem
Recommended LevelAdvanced
Model Year2013
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