The VTA 98 is an uphill-oriented touring ski with the best possible skiing performance while on the descent. The 98mm waist is suited for solid flotation in softer snow, while offering light weight for climbing and easy handling on harder snow conditions. It features all of Volkl's touring technologies, including a lightweight multi-layer wood core, touring optimized tip shape, and a carbon tip stabilizer. It also features the ICE OFF top sheet, designed to keep snow from sticking and further optimizing weight reduction when the skier needs it most.