Volant Skis
Michael Powers
Thanks.
M. Powers
Frank Philly
if the feeling of driving a Lincoln Town car then they are nice. As the
guy at the ski shop said "Old people really like these skis."
Me, I am more of a Porsche type of guy and really like the Salomon
X-Scream Series and K2 Merlin VI.
Mark
Michael Powers wrote:
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Mike Sonzini
> Solociting experiences/opinions of theVolantlineof skis.
HEAVY!!!
Krissy
http://www.epicski.com/Web%20Pages/Misc%20Pages/Skis/volant.htm
Michael Powers wrote in message <369EB1...@borg.com>...
>Solociting experiences/opinions of theVolantlineof skis.
>
>Thanks.
>M. Powers
>
J Hirsch
the corduroy.
The theory is that the stainless-steel top skins allow the ski more flex
while still retaining the torsional rigidity. Ohh yea, and they look really
neat. I wouldn't spend the extra cash on the titanium models thought. At
most they contain about 3-square inches of titanium only in the shovel.
I used to work for them so, my opinion may be biased...who knows. More model
specific info can be found at http://www.volantskis.com
/J Hirsch
...any skis with a name like Chubbs have got to be cool
jst...@texas.net
Michael Powers <mtpo...@borg.com> wrote:
> Soliciting experiences/opinions of theVolantlineof skis.
Except that Volants are so good, and their owners so loyal to the brand,
I'd have to say this was a troll.
You might hit Alta Vista orDeja News and review past posts about Volants.
Ignore the thread about how they attract lightning. After all, if you've
been a Volant owner long enough, you remember the ads in 1991 with the
lightning bolts, and you know that Hank and Bucky warned you.
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SkiGrrl
SkiGrrl
weidesjdjunocom
I like the SuperCarve I's for hardpack and NASTAR racing, The
PowerCarves for the trees and bumps, and the CHUBS for powder
deeper than six inches. I switched from Salomon 9000 EXP's and
Rossi 7s a few years back and although I've had the opportunity
to DEMO a 23 different brands and models over the past two years,
I still prefer the Volants.
I ski about 110 to 125 days a year and am one of those "old
folks" that likes to drive my "Lincoln Town car" fast through
just about anything.
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Michael Powers
>
> I tried the Volant PowerCarves on a powder day in Colorado recently and
> if the feeling of driving a Lincoln Town car then they are nice. As the
> guy at the ski shop said "Old people really like these skis."
>
> Me, I am more of a Porsche type of guy and really like the Salomon
> X-Scream Series and K2 Merlin VI.
>
> Mark
>
> Michael Powers wrote:
>
> >
> > Thanks.
> > M. Powers
>
> In an attempt to slow down SPAM
> please remove "ABC123" from e-mail address
I read the reviews at www.goski.com and the overwhelming majority raved
about them -they were also by and large among the "seasoned" skiiers- as
am I. The "Lincoln" anology is perfect!
Thanks again...
Mike
Michael Powers
>
> I really like my Volant SuperkarveS'es, they are smooth and can really cut
> the corduroy.
>
> The theory is that the stainless-steel top skins allow the ski more flex
> while still retaining the torsional rigidity. Ohh yea, and they look really
> neat. I wouldn't spend the extra cash on the titanium models thought. At
> most they contain about 3-square inches of titanium only in the shovel.
>
> I used to work for them so, my opinion may be biased...who knows. More model
> specific info can be found at http://www.volantskis.com
>
> /J Hirsch
> ...any skis with a name like Chubbs have got to be cool
>
> >
> >Thanks.
> >M. Powers
> >
I chacked out the site as you suggested - they have a convenient
programon the site which helps you select themodel which would be right
for you.Very Helpful.
Thanks again...
Mike
Michael Powers
I took a look at dejanews - little information available, surprisingly.
If a troll is someone looking to solocit business - I'm not doing so.I
just tried a pair of "Z"("Zip?")'s lastweek recommended by a local shop
pro and really enjoyed them. Now he wants me to try the"Super S"line and
I'm looking forward to it. I'm new to shapped skis and am very surprised
as to the difference they make. I am wondering if they make actually
learning to ski more difficult, though.
Thanks very much,once again.
Mike
Michael Powers
>
> The inside scoop on several of the Volant skis is at:
>
> http://www.epicski.com/Web%20Pages/Misc%20Pages/Skis/volant.htm
>
> >Solociting experiences/opinions of theVolantlineof skis.
> >
> >Thanks.
> >M. Powers
> >
The reviews I found reinforced my own opinion. Found some other
references to the ski at www.goski.com.
I really liked the Zip model I tried. I've skiied 185 cm non-shapped
skis for toomany years!
Thanks again.
Mike
Michael Powers
>
> > Solociting experiences/opinions of theVolantlineof skis.
>
I was surprised how heavy they proved to be. When I lifted the bare ski,
it seemed quite light. But after the bindings were put on, I was
surprised how heavy they were. Maybe the weight helps in the crud.
Thanks again for the reply.
Mike
Michael Powers
>
> i LOVE them. I ski the Super I and the Chubb... Highly recommended.
>
> SkiGrrl
>
> >
> >M. Powers
> >
Thanks for answering!
Did you downsize the length by comparison to skis you had before these?
The reason I ask is that I see that it is frequently recommended that
you do so when going from a non-shapped ski to a pair of these. I skied
shorter versions in Rosignol and didn'tlike the diminished control.
Thanks again.
Mike
Craig J Lauxman
stiffer tail than the Powerkarve which allows me to spring out of turns and
helps
when I need to make jump turns and go edge to edge really quick. They also carve
great in everything from powder to extreme hardpack and blast through crud and
rough conditions very well because they are so stable. A great all mountain ski
for all conditions
except maybe major ice. They are quick enough edge to edge to get me through any
mogul field on KT-22 including 75 Chute.
Although many skis are quicker edge to edge you will have a hard time finding
one this
quick that is this stable and that has such a hugh sweet spot. I even played
around with
driving them from the backseat in deep powder last year and it felt really cool
although
it's not a technique I would want to accidentally adopt.
I also tried the Powerkarve and they rode really well but they were to soft and
never
wanted to leave the snow. They were also to slow edge to edge for me.
-The Newt King
J Hirsch wrote:
> I really like my Volant SuperkarveS'es, they are smooth and can really cut
> the corduroy.
>
> /J Hirsch
> ...any skis with a name like Chubbs have got to be cool
Michael Powers wrote in message <369EB1...@borg.com>...
Lee Sebel
> Solociting experiences/opinions of theVolantlineof skis.
>
> Thanks.
> M. Powers
In one word: AWESOME!
James Bassuk
I love my chubbs. I love how my chubbs eat crud. I love how my
chubbs float in powder. I love how my chubbs turn on hardpack/groom.
Any questions?
Jim Bassuk
Edmonds, WA
franconiainn
and hard groomed.
Richard
Michael Powers wrote:
> Solociting experiences/opinions of theVolantlineof skis.
>
> Thanks.
> M. Powers
oicu...@slip.net
and powder. I love how my PowerKarves have improved my skiing. I
love how my PowerKarves hold on ice. I love how my PowerKarves sail
through slush.
Seriously. I thought it was just me at first, but after asking
around, every single person I've talked to who's tried Volants has
bought them. Demo a pair ASAP. Try mid-fats (the Chubbs are the
widest, PowerKarves next widest, SuperKarves and Tis the most shaped,
but still wider than most shaped skis). I got mine on sale at the end
of the season; if you try them and like them, do the same. In the
meantime, rent 'em.
On Sun, 17 Jan 1999 14:37:13 -0800, James Bassuk
<bas...@u.washington.edu> wrote:
>
>I love my chubbs. I love how my chubbs eat crud. I love how my
>chubbs float in powder. I love how my chubbs turn on hardpack/groom.
>
>Any questions?
>Jim Bassuk
>Edmonds, WA
>
Aaron
franconiainn wrote :
Lousy on hard pack, ice,
I disagree, just got back from showshoe and demo'd the supercarve's. They
did awesome in the ice. My only complaint is that they seemed to chatter
alot at higher speeds. Other than that they were an awesome ride.
Aaron
Aaron
Aaron
Aaron
Aaron
taff
[snipped]
I think you've made your point...
jst...@texas.net
"Aaron" <aa...@bkrycft.com> wrote:
> I disagree, just got back from showshoe and demo'd the supercarve's. They
> did awesome in the ice. My only complaint is that they seemed to chatter
> alot at higher speeds.
I guess they DID chattre a lot -- you stuttered that post out five times.
Aaron
Aaron
Barry Backer
dificult to learn on, the opposite is true.It is easier to learn to ski
on shaped skis than on conventional skis no matter what the brand and
easier to teach people to ski on shapes. I see much faster progress
from students/guests on shapes. Barry, Mountain Creek.
Tim Rand
although I liked the ti super best.
however, they are _so_ heavy that i ended up buying k2 merlin iv's (keep in
mind I only weigh 140 lbs.).
EuroSnow
were almost the same - The Volant Ti has a lighter swing weight and weighed
the exact same ?
Good Ol' Ed
>
> I've enjoyed reading the comments on Volants...
> I agree that once you've demo'd them, you're sold!
>
> The ride is silky smooth, distinctly different from other brands...I think
> it's the steel construction.
>
> My preference is for the SuperK S over the PowerK, as I do most of my skiing
> on eastern hardpack, and the narrower profile seems quicker edge to edge.
> I've used the Super in western powder, however, and it works *very* nicely.
>
> I was at Snowmass last week during a powder dump, and my buddy rented a pair
> of Power Karves...he was amazed at the improvement in his skiing, and now in
> a buying frenzy :-)
>
> Best advice is to go to a Volant demo day, and try a few of the models to find
> your best fit. The Volant demo schedule is available on the company website.
Don't buy a Volant without trying the Super I. This is the narrowest and
stiffest of the parabolic bunch but even it skis powder with such
incredible ease that I feel there is no reason to go with the softer or
wider ones.
I would recommend that anyone considering a mid fat should give the
Super I a try. Its performance
in all conditions is outstanding.
Good Ol' Ed
It's a steel!
Nor...@aol.com
I agree that once you've demo'd them, you're sold!
The ride is silky smooth, distinctly different from other brands...I think
it's the steel construction.
My preference is for the SuperK S over the PowerK, as I do most of my skiing
on eastern hardpack, and the narrower profile seems quicker edge to edge.
I've used the Super in western powder, however, and it works *very* nicely.
I was at Snowmass last week during a powder dump, and my buddy rented a pair
of Power Karves...he was amazed at the improvement in his skiing, and now in
a buying frenzy :-)
Best advice is to go to a Volant demo day, and try a few of the models to find
your best fit. The Volant demo schedule is available on the company website.
Have fun.
Norton E
SkiGrrl
LOVE the super i's - and can't wait to play with my new chubbTi's.
Wheeee
SkiGrrl
Good Ol' Ed wrote in message <36B000...@sisna.com>...
>Nor...@aol.com wrote:
>>
>> I've enjoyed reading the comments on Volants...
>> I agree that once you've demo'd them, you're sold!
>>
>> The ride is silky smooth, distinctly different from other brands...I
think
>> it's the steel construction.
>>
>> My preference is for the SuperK S over the PowerK, as I do most of my
skiing
>> on eastern hardpack, and the narrower profile seems quicker edge to edge.
>> I've used the Super in western powder, however, and it works *very*
nicely.
>>
>> I was at Snowmass last week during a powder dump, and my buddy rented a
pair
>> of Power Karves...he was amazed at the improvement in his skiing, and now
in
>> a buying frenzy :-)
>>
>> Best advice is to go to a Volant demo day, and try a few of the models to
find
>> your best fit. The Volant demo schedule is available on the company
website.
>
Fricom
-- a couple of inches of snow at the top, then a few bumps, then some hardpack,
then ice, then mush at the bottom of the hill. So you had every condition
possible on a single trail. The PowerKarveLs did best -- even on the blue
glare stuff. That was enough for me. I bought them.
SkiGrrl
SkiGrrl
Fricom wrote in message <19990128170858...@ng61.aol.com>...
Paul Picard
powder that hides in the trees. They did not dissapoint me. My biggest
surprise was the pleasant, precise, smooth ride on soft groomed runs.
Unfortunately they were a big dissappointment once the snow got harder.
Anyway whenever I can hear my skis on the snow I wait for a better day.
Besides trying different skis brands don't forget to try different
lengths. Don't take anything for granted.
Regards
Paul
Nor...@aol.com wrote:
>
> I've enjoyed reading the comments on Volants...
> I agree that once you've demo'd them, you're sold!
>
> The ride is silky smooth, distinctly different from other brands...I think
> it's the steel construction.
>
> My preference is for the SuperK S over the PowerK, as I do most of my skiing
> on eastern hardpack, and the narrower profile seems quicker edge to edge.
> I've used the Super in western powder, however, and it works *very* nicely.
>
> I was at Snowmass last week during a powder dump, and my buddy rented a pair
> of Power Karves...he was amazed at the improvement in his skiing, and now in
> a buying frenzy :-)
>
> Best advice is to go to a Volant demo day, and try a few of the models to find
> your best fit. The Volant demo schedule is available on the company website.
>
Good Ol' Ed
>
> My aging knees led me to try those volants. I bought them to play in the
> powder that hides in the trees. They did not dissapoint me. My biggest
> surprise was the pleasant, precise, smooth ride on soft groomed runs.
> Unfortunately they were a big dissappointment once the snow got harder.
Should have tried the super I's, they don't dissapoint on hardpack.
GOE
Anthea
Good Ol' Ed wrote
>Don't buy a Volant without trying the Super I.
arrr, this is what you meant by Super Eye!
I bags a go on them, yup!
er, any rebound?!
<duck and run>
ant
kyoryu
($350). Else I was saving up for a pair of Volants (sorry TB).
The rid on the Volants is just... different. You've gotta feel it for
yourself.
-Kyo
franconiainn
my Vokl P30's when I ski with the boys.
Anthea wrote:
Lee Meyers
I ski the SuperI also, had a chance to demo the Ti Chubb at Jackson in waist
deep powder. They were fantastic. I was surprised at how well they worked on
the packed/ groomed runs. Your going to like the chubbs.
Lee
SkiGrrl wrote:
> you took the words right out of my keyboard!
>
> LOVE the super i's - and can't wait to play with my new chubbTi's.
>
> Wheeee
>
> SkiGrrl
>
> Good Ol' Ed wrote in message <36B000...@sisna.com>...
> >Nor...@aol.com wrote:
> >>
> >> I've enjoyed reading the comments on Volants...
> >> I agree that once you've demo'd them, you're sold!
> >>
> >> The ride is silky smooth, distinctly different from other brands...I
> think
> >> it's the steel construction.
> >>
> >> My preference is for the SuperK S over the PowerK, as I do most of my
> skiing
> >> on eastern hardpack, and the narrower profile seems quicker edge to edge.
> >> I've used the Super in western powder, however, and it works *very*
> nicely.
> >>
> >> I was at Snowmass last week during a powder dump, and my buddy rented a
> pair
> >> of Power Karves...he was amazed at the improvement in his skiing, and now
> in
> >> a buying frenzy :-)
> >>
> >> Best advice is to go to a Volant demo day, and try a few of the models to
> find
> >> your best fit. The Volant demo schedule is available on the company
> website.
> >
Mark Feilinger
Ski with caution.
Nor...@aol.com wrote:
> I've enjoyed reading the comments on Volants...
> I agree that once you've demo'd them, you're sold!
>
> The ride is silky smooth, distinctly different from other brands...I think
> it's the steel construction.
>
> My preference is for the SuperK S over the PowerK, as I do most of my skiing
> on eastern hardpack, and the narrower profile seems quicker edge to edge.
> I've used the Super in western powder, however, and it works *very* nicely.
>
> I was at Snowmass last week during a powder dump, and my buddy rented a pair
> of Power Karves...he was amazed at the improvement in his skiing, and now in
> a buying frenzy :-)
>
> Best advice is to go to a Volant demo day, and try a few of the models to find
> your best fit. The Volant demo schedule is available on the company website.
>
oicu...@slip.net
when it's rock ski day.