Völkl’s German engineers offer one of the most stable yet lightweight skis on the market with the 100Eight W. “After clicking into these skis, all I could say to myself was ‘Holy light!’” noted Madeline Dunn. “But don’t let the feather weight fool you, these skis rip. If you accidentally send it into a mogul field, no worries, the responsiveness of the ski naturally surfaces.” Völkl uses a plateaued central ridge that narrows in front of and behind the binding area, thus notably reducing swing weight. Carbon stringers increase stability, while a full rocker profile provides optimal maneuverability, no matter the snow conditions or terrain.