Voile operates on three words: “Simple, solid, backcountry.” And the Voile V8 ski is so light that you’ll want to head straight out of bounds. In addition, it’s ultra playful. “Wow, this ski is insanely light and fun,” said one tester. Another went so far as to call it “magical.” A few fancied this ski for popping off small natural hits, citing its stable nature, and the majority gave a big stamp of approval to the ski’s performance in powder and soft snow conditions, thanks in part to its 141-mm shovel. A tapered tail and shortened running length combine to help bump up its versatility marks, too.