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INTRO TECHNOLOGY
04 /// CONTENT 12 /// THE PERFECT SETUP
06 /// EDITORIAL 14 /// UVO
08 /// ECO STATEMENT 18 /// V-WERKS
08 /// MADE IN GERMANY 20 /// ROCKER
09 /// LIGHT WEIGHT 26 /// SPEEDWALL 2.0
28 /// RMOTION2
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N V-WERKS 32 /// BIO-LOGIC
TOURING
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E 38 /// V-WERKS BMT
61 /// TOUR FREERIDE
T 39 /// V-WERKS KATANA
62 /// TOUR UNIVERSAL
N 39 /// V-WERKS CODE
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ALPINE SKIING
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FREESKI JUNIOR
46 /// RACETIGER F.I.S.
48 /// CODE 66 /// FREERIDE SPORTIVE 88 /// RACETIGER
50 /// RTM 68 /// FREERIDE PLAYFUL 89 /// RTM
54 /// ESSENZA 70 /// FREERIDE ALL MOUNTAIN 89 /// CHICA
72 /// PARK & PIPE 90 /// FREESKI
76 /// FREESKI WOMEN
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VOELKL.COM 83 /// RACETIGER 97 /// FREESKI
83 /// CODE 98 /// TOURING
85 /// FREERIDE
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ACCESSORIES OVERVIEW
99 /// SKINS 108 /// ALPINE
99 /// CRAMPONS 109 /// TOURING /
102 /// POLES 110 /// FREERIDE
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RIDER /// SAM SMOOTHY A new and exciting season is dawning. We at Völkl are ready with
a collection of skis and accessories marked by novel features and a fine
harmonization of all components down to the smallest detail.
A preview of the highlights:
PERFECT SETUP impossibly high, which offers appreciable
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The PERFECT SETUP is our way of getting possibilities for the rider.
A 100% performance out of every ski, an
approach and attitude that is ringing in the V-WERKS / BMT
I next evolutionary stage of ski construction. The incredibly innovative, highly exclusive
R Learn more about the PERFECT SETUP V-WERKS line is also growing. The familiar
on page 12. V-WERKS CODE, V-WERKS RTM and high-
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flying V-WERKS KATANA models are now
RACETIGER SPEEDWALL UVO making room for three completely new Big
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The answer to many skiers‘ dreams: The Mountain Freeride Touring skis built around
I RACETIGER SPEEDWALL UVO brings a a powerfully light construction for maximi-
new generation of racing ski to the starting zing performance. V-WERKS BMT 94, BMT
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gate, which is equipped with the unique 109 and BMT 122 represent an entirely
UVO 360° vibration absorber for more distinct class of an unique combination of
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smoothness during the run. The brand new touring and freeride ski, unlike anything
SPEEDWALL MULTILAYER WOODCORE that has come before it.
stands for more agility through optimized More than 90 years of experience are
weight and designed as a race-specific invested in every individual Völkl product.
tip rocker shape for easier handling. For greater performance, more skiing
Supported by the 200 grams lighter and fun and safety. The proofs are reinforced
optimized bindings system rMOTION 2 for across every page of this workbook —
a more direct power transmission. The new see for yourself. Let it snow!
RACETIGER SPEEDWALL UVO sets the bar THE VÖLKL TEAM
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Lightweight construction is the way of the future. In the field of ski H
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construction our award-winning V-WERKS models are the industry gold
standard for low weight and maximum performance. They reinforce
Völkl‘s role as a leader in developing skis with a great balance of weight,
performance and efficiency.
Following in the tracks of the V-WERKS entire Völkl range. Our R&D efforts in re-
RTM, V-WERKS CODE, V-WERKS KATANA, cent years have let us reduce weight in all
Y we‘re now unveiling the new V-WERKS of our collections. If you survey the market,
BMT line. V-werks stands for low weight, our models are the lightest in the field in
H top materials, low swing weight and maxi- most categories. Prime examples of this are
mum performance. our RTM and Essenza series.
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Our goal for V-WERKS: the best possible As a skier you benefit in several ways from
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skis for every skiing environment. With this our focus on low weight and performance:
dream of maximum performance firmly in These skis handle better than ever, they
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mind, we‘ve focused on reducing weights to are more nimble and the overall on-snow
O harness a whole new set of tangible bene- feel has an added dynamic. Less effort is
fits. This path includes new materials and in- required to handle the skis and the phy-
M A D E I N G E R M A N Y
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optimization found in the Marker bindings less fatiguing. The result is a ski with better
I systems plays a decisive role here as well. overall performance and quicker reactions.
H The main Völkl production facility in Strau- work and a promise to deliver that quality
bing is regarded as the most modern ski to our customers. For more than 90 ye-
The lightweight construction and perfor- To help you see this in practical terms,
P production plant in the world and embo- ars now every ounce of our passion has mance philosophy that we‘ve built into our we‘ve now started listing weights alongside
dies “Made in Germany” quality and preci- flowed into generation after generation
V-WERKS flagships has also flowed into the every Völkl model in this Dealer Workbook.
sion. As the only major ski maker still de- of ski design. Our location offers us ideal
veloping and producing in Germany, Völkl opportunities to tackle the many issues of
considers the “Made in Germany” moniker ski construction and development and we
as a commitment to excellence in our own do our best to utilize fully this competitive
advantage.
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We select the materials for each ski to optimally serve the intended use for that ski,
L E N G T HTECHNOLO GY / / / the expected skill level of the skier and desired price segment. Taken together with
our cutting-edge designs and production methods, the result is a high-tech product
whose technology is 100% attuned to the specific discipline and skier. All without neg-
lecting the high-quality look and feel that are essential to our brand.
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2. LENGTH AND RADIUS
E There has been a great deal of improvement to ski construction in recent years.
5 LENGTH & RADIUS Thanks to a broad range of rocker technologies, there are now more possible vari-
F 1 C O R E / / / ants available in terms of ski length and radius. The traditional approach to evaluating
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the best length/radius ratio is, in many cases, now outdated. We‘ve run through count-
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3. CORE
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R O C K E RCORE handling of energy. Each model now contains a unique core that is individually attu-
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range of woods, composites and hybrids based on their construction, thickness pro-
T S file, stiffness and flex behavior. Simultaneously the innovative cores that we develop
also provide significant weight savings for more comfort and agility.
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4. BINDINGS SYSTEM
Bindings are first and foremost responsible for providing protection and comfort, but
BINDING within the PERFECT SETUP approach also bear another decisive task: transferring the
skier‘s movement as directly and completely to the ski as possible! This tremendously
The PERFECT SETUP — the name stands for an optimal
complex task is only possible through a high-performance system solution that can
harmonization of the expended bindings, constructions and
only work when the ski model and intended use are perfectly harmonized. We at Mar-
materials, resulting a ski that is incredibly easy to handle
ker Völkl develop and build binding systems upon which skiers can count on in any
while still delivering unbeatable performance. While it
and every situation and which let the ski perform at its best.
sounds obvious and completely logical, in reality it involved 05
an amazingly detailed and complex approach. In our daily
effort to produce the world’s best performing skis we invest
in every detail: construction, shapes, camber/ rocker line,
5. ROCKER
materials and binding connection.
Rocker designs are here to stay. They make skiing more fun and versatile and let
Refined shapes, cutting-edge production techniques and
ROCKER most skiers perform at a higher level more quickly. These benefits are maximized
world-class materials can only come together into a high-
only when the ski has been designed to accommodate the optimal rocker line.
performance product if all components and technologies
Here too, Völkl invested many years of research and thousands of prototypes in
are harmonized for functionality down to the smallest detail.
establishing the best possible rocker designs for each model. What‘s often over-
Even minor changes can have a decisive impact on perfor-
looked is that the ski can only really function properly — letting the rocker support
mance, on-snow feel, versatility and protection. As such,
the greatest benefit — when the profile is tailored to the ski‘s rigidity and sidecut
PERFECT SETUP delivers so much more promise than al-
from the earliest design stage.
most any measure imaginable. For this reason we‘ve made
it a focus of our development work, orienting each individual
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ski model to the benefits it can provide the consumer.
To ensure top performance and products perfectly adapted
6. SIDECUT
to their specific target audience, each ski we make is opti-
Whether a ski is intended for extreme carving, G-Force turns, relaxed deep powder
mized to harmonize all technical characteristics:
SIDECUT rotation or drifting through the steep & deep: the sidecut is another fundamental
element of the overall design, and part of the framework that determines how the ski
performs on snow. This is precision work, with a single millimeter sometimes deter-
mining whether the ski delivers the promised performance. Every Völkl ski is forged
through batteries of precision analysis, hundreds of prototypes and the wisdom and
experience of world-class engineers and testers who ensure that each model and
length are perfectly proportioned.
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The revolutionary UVO technology utilizes UVO dampens disruptive vibrations that holds edge grip more effectively. Since
the same underlying principles as a vibra- constantly emerge as a result of varied ter- the UVO technology has its own com-
tion damper. The strategically positioned rain and uneven ground. The free-floating pletely free-floating mass, the ski does
floating mass reacts to vibrations and mass of the UVO follows the ski’s vibrations not lose any liveliness. This differs from
counteracts them by moving in the oppo- and counteracts them effectively. Because previous systems, which were attached to
site direction of the vibration, thus redu- the greatest amplification of vibration the ski at a fixed point and thus functioned
cing the impact of the vibrations to the ski. occurs in the ski’s shovel, the UVO is posi- solely along the Z axis (along the direction
Similar systems can be found in a variety tioned close to the ski’s tip for more effec- of travel and ski’s length). Another even
of areas, including industry and architec- tive minimization of the vibration phase. more important benefit of UVO technolo-
ture, where they are used to dampen the 3D dampening means that jolts and vibra- gy is the fact that ski and binding can be
influence of wind and earthquakes on tions are handled from all directions (360°). produced in an even more lightweight ver-
high-rise buildings and bridges. Vibra- The result: the ski’s edge contacts the sion, which promotes greater performance
tion dampers are integrated into critical snow surface for a longer period and and agility.
portions of the construction to stabilize interruptions are minimized. The ski then
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need to be built as structurally compact,
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with increased stability and function.
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U // Greater Agility UVO technology is part of Völkl‘s Regardless of their experience level,
// Quieter ride and improved control PERFECT SETUP. Its function as a all skiers can benefit from the new
// Less exertion vibration damper allows us to reduce extra 360° UVO: Aggressive skiers will
dampening layers in the ski construction, enjoy the added agility, improved
THE RESULT: making the ski even lighter and more edge grip and quieter ride, while
// greater performance through the flexible than before, without degrading leisure skiers will appreciate not
S U C C E S S F U L unique 3D dampening the running smoothness. The UVO makes having to exert as much energy to
// greater agility and quicker reaction a significant contribution to noticeable control the ski. This lets even less
through the unbound system and improved agility, edge grip and stability frequent skiers enjoy a full day
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lower overall weight of the new skis. of skiing.
/// QUIETER RIDE
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UVO (Ultimate Vibration Object) is the first application of free-floating, 360° vibration
absorbing technology to minimize disruptive ski vibration. Vibration inherently arises
when skis interact with undulating terrain. The ski’s shovel in particular is set in motion
in all directions — not just along its axis. This makes a massive impact on the quietness
of the ride and the edge grip. The revolutionary UVO technology counteracts these
negative and disruptive vibrations, demonstrably absorbing vertical and longitudinal
vibrations to give an unmatchable quiet ride and precise edge grip.
RACETIGER RACETIGER RACETIGER RACETIGER RACETIGER RACETIGER CODE CODE CODE CODE
SPEEDWALL SPEEDWALL RC UVO NEON- RC UVO RED SC UVO SC UVO SPEEDWALL SPEEDWALL UVO RED UVO
GS UVO SL UVO ORANGE WHITE BLACK L UVO S UVO ORANGE
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PERFECT SETUP SIDEWALLS WOODCORE
All Völkl skis are generally engineered The new combination of sidewalls with The Full Sensor Woodcore (RACETIGER
and constructed based on the PERFECT an added mini-cap (RACETIGER RC/SC RC/SC UVO and CODE UVO) combines
SETUP concept. Our philosophy is not just UVO and CODE UVO) ensures better optimal liveliness and energy with a
to change the individual components on power transfer and improved protection for smooth flex and durability. The highquality
the ski but rather to harmonize all aspects the top edge, while the new SPEEDWALL materials composition and unique
of the ski to produce the greatest overall 2.0 (RACETIGER SPEEDWALL GS/SL UVO, processing ensures long-lasting dynamic
performance. CODE SPEEDWALL L/S UVO) provides best performance.
support for aggressive (RACETIGER SPEED- The new SPEEDWALL MULTILAYER
DAMPENING SYSTEM WALL UVO), agile and playful on-piste WOODCORE (RACETIGER SPEEDWALL
The UVO is relatively small and lightweight skiing (CODE SPEEDWALL UVO). GS/SL UVO und CODE SPEEDWALL
yet the system offers outstanding dampe- S/L UVO) is the first and only sidewall/core
ning performance. It achieves this because technology which offers best power
it has been placed at precisely the critical transmission at low weight.
location, as determined through meticulous
calculations and testing.
WEIGHT
The stabilizing effect of the UVO creates
new possibilities for weight optimization
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as the UVO allows the ski to be built for
high stability without design effects that
1. M OVEMENT OF THE SHOVEL ALONG THE Z AXIS 2. MOVEMENT OF THE SHOVEL ALONG THE Y 3. T ORSION ALONG THE X AXIS
promote rigidity. The result is a ski that is
(VERTICAL: UP/DOWN ALONG THE DIRECTION AXIS (HORIZONTAL: LEFT/RIGHT ALONG THE (LENGTH OF THE SKIS)
more athletic, turn-happy and dynamic
OF TRAVEL) DIRECTION OF TRAVEL) Reduction of shovel torsion. Direct power transfer that
on the snow even while requiring less
Stabilization of the shovel at high speeds and on choppy Less “chatter” on hard surfaces reduces loss of edge energy and grip; quicker, more
exertion. And this despite the wider ski
surfaces reliable turn initiation
geometry!
RMOTION & X MOTION BINDINGS
The completely redeveloped binding
systems from Marker offer more than just
light weight. They are built wider than
their predecessors, which promote better
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ski flex and also ensure optimal power
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The new geometries increase the versati-
lity of the skis with greater dynamic perfor-
mance on the snow and compatibility with
a greater range of terrain.
ROCKER CONSTRUCTION
The new tip rocker and tip & tail rocker
profiles make wider but more versatile
skis significantly easier in their handling
characteristics.
FLEX
The stabilizing effect of the UVO allows
for a softer overall flex. The customer
benefits through the ski’s livelier, more
versatile on-snow performance.
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Better performance, lower weight? Impossi- The familiar V-WERKS CODE, V-WERKS
ble? When our engineers sleep they dream RTM and V-WERKS KATANA models are
of making even better skis, therefore our being joined in 2014/15 by a revolutionary
high-tech V-WERKS line redefines the tech- BIG MOUNTAIN TOURING line that defines
nological state of the art. This exclusive an entirely new class of skis. Three free-
custom series focuses on revolutionary ride touring models that are playful on the
designs that trim every possible extra gram, ascent, precise and fun on the way back
which means exclusive use of expensive down. All three widths come in a revolutio-
materials like carbon, aramid and titanal. nary, breathtakingly thin design that is only
This mix, combined with world-class engi- possible through the innovative full carbon
neering and innovative production tech- jacket. The new BMTs can make the same
nology, produces a incredibly comfortable bold claim as their predecessors: V-WERKS
light ski, uncompromising in its stability and technology means performance that rises
durability. The construction and ultra-thin in proportion to the reduction in the ski
design translates into the kind of fantastic body!
edge grip and lightning-fast responsive-
ness that athletes crave to push the enve- V-WERKS is the ultimate game changer in
lope further than ever before. the modern skiing era.
V-WERKS V-WERKS V-WERKS V-WERKS V-WERKS V-WERKS
BMT 122 BMT 109 BMT 94 KATANA CODE RTM
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