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Ski Often

Volkl VWerks RTM 84

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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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Philpug

A top shelf ski from Volkl

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Pros: Strong ski when on edge

Cons: Must always be on edge

Review: 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:...
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