Volkl is a household name. Known for their German engineering and stiff constructions, you often associate Volkl with hard charging and crud bashing around the resort. But if you look a little closer, household freeski names are out there riding on the shop favorite Revolt 121 and 104, and getting podiums on the narrower park and pipe specific models. This year, they dive deeper into the freeski world with a brand new progressive ski for our playful skiers out there. Take a look at what Volkl skis are cooking up in 2027.
2027 Volkl Skis: First Look
After the huge accolades and praise the Volkl Revolt 101 recieved this season, Volkl decided to keep things rolling for a bit. There’s a new Revolt on the block, and while it’s quite different than the 101, it’s certainly in the same vein as some familiar favorites. Enter: the Volkl Revolt 112.
“112?!” You might exclaim, knowing that there’s another Revolt just two milimeters away in the Revolt 114. This ski differs quite a bit. You’ll notice it first in the shape. While the 114 carries a more directional tail and low slung rocker, the Revolt 112 delivers a more classic progressive shape. Twin tip-esque with ample rocker in the tip and tail, higher splay off the snow, and taper that’s more symmetrical between the two.
The Revolt 114 and 112 also have different constructions on the inside. Coming in a full 500 grams for the pair lighter than the 114, the Revolt 112 feels quite a bit more flickable and certainly easier to manuver in the air. And while it is lighter, the Revolt 112 feels significantly more planted and quiet compared to some other mid-fat playful skis, just like a textbook Volkl.
So to sum it up, the Revolt 121, 112, and 104 live in a sort of freestyle inspired, more progressive and symmetrical world. The 101 and 114 live in a more charge-y, directional, but still playful category. They don’t have metal, but they’re heavy and won’t swivel and pivot quite like their progressive sibilings.
Other Highlights
Volkl’s hard charging Racetiger collection gets new member this year with the Racetiger MC. Think, “multi carve” for the M and C in MC, offering the most versatile turning shape between the GS and SL. The MC replaces the old RC.
In addition to the new ski, the Racetigers all get a new sidecut and tweaked shape to improve turn intiation and to make the skis less locked into a single turn shape. All in all, same power, just more versatility.
The Mantra family gets no new construction updates, with fresh paint jobs on all skis. You’ll see the widest Mantra 108 on the left, going through the 102, M7, 88, and new model from last year Mantra 84. You’ll see new graphics on the women’s side too, which share the same construction just with a different look.
