Bringing a handful of new design innovations to its line this year, Volkl continues to enhance its already celebrated skis. This year’s Gotama comes equipped with rocker in the form of smooth, gradual bend from tip to tail, which provides uninterrupted edge contact through turns, resulting in predictability that will put a smile on your face. One tester felt the Gotama “carves on a dime. It’s great for making the transition from racing to BC. It’s one of the most shreddable and delightful skis of the test.” Another remarked, “It’s a bit heavy in the air and on landings, but if you can handle it, this thing will power through anything.”