The Access Road http://theaccessroad.com Skiing News, Gear Reviews & More Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:51:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 2012 Volkl Katana Review http://theaccessroad.com/11/2012-volkl-katana-reivew-3 http://theaccessroad.com/11/2012-volkl-katana-reivew-3#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:57:56 +0000 Jeff http://theaccessroad.com/?p=2550 >$$995TYPE >>Big MountainSIZES >>177, 184, 191, 198DESCRIPTION >> Slight camber, 112mm underfoot, powder sized, excels on soft/deep snow]]>

MSRP >>$$995

TYPE >>Big Mountain

SIZES >>177, 184, 191, 198

DESCRIPTION >>

Slight camber, 112mm underfoot, powder sized, excels on soft/deep snow
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MSRP >>$$825

TYPE >>Big Mountain

SIZES >>170, 178, 186, 194

DESCRIPTION >>

Gradual rocker, strong carver, quick edge to edge, heavy but extremely versatile
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MSRP >>$$850

TYPE >>Big Mountain

SIZES >>156, 165, 174

DESCRIPTION >>

Excellent torsional rigidity, rockered tip, stable at speeds, carving skills
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MSRP >>$$850

TYPE >>Big Mountain

SIZES >>156, 165, 174, 183, 192

DESCRIPTION >>

“All Mountain Rocker”, balanced carving abilities and flotation, lightweight
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MSRP >>$$875

TYPE >>Big Mountain

SIZES >>169, 179, 189

DESCRIPTION >>

Wood & Fiberglass core, very stable, excels at speed, great balance of flotation and edge
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MSRP >>$$825

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>173, 183, 193

DESCRIPTION >>

Rockered powder skis, shallow early rise, best of the test in powder skis
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MSRP >>$$800

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>152, 162, 172

DESCRIPTION >>

Womens specific, early rise, handles variable snow well, all mountain w/ powder waist
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MSRP >>$$950

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>185

DESCRIPTION >>

Strong rocker, camber underfoot, 127mm waist, handles variable snow well
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MSRP >>$$950

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>169, 179, 189

DESCRIPTION >>

Extreme rocker, camber underfoot, wood and fiberglass core, lively, poppy
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MSRP >>$$900

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>188, 195

DESCRIPTION >>

Rocker design, shovel tip, excellent flotation, great for larger skiers, camber underfoot
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MSRP >>$$880

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>183, 192

DESCRIPTION >>

Playful, half cap construction, torsionally rigid, strong edge grip but performs in powder
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MSRP >>$$850

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>178, 185

DESCRIPTION >>

Early rise in the tip, tapered tail design, maple core, 118mm waist
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MSRP >>$$935

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>170, 180, 184, 192

DESCRIPTION >>

Rocker tip, powder width, damp riding, excels in powder
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MSRP >>$$800

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>168, 178

DESCRIPTION >>

Women specific, positive camber, versatile, lightweight, forgiving
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MSRP >>$$900

TYPE >>Powder

SIZES >>165, 175, 185, 195

DESCRIPTION >>

Versatile, rockered tip, positive camber, tapered tail, performs well in mixed/poor conditions
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MSRP >>$$750

TYPE >>Park & Pipe

SIZES >>163, 170, 177, 184

DESCRIPTION >>

Full wood core, strong pop, excels at speed, stable, camber underfoot, symmertical sidecut
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