{"id":8332,"date":"2018-07-17T09:41:52","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T15:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/?p=8332"},"modified":"2019-01-29T15:43:58","modified_gmt":"2019-01-29T22:43:58","slug":"the-volkl-secret-is-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/the-volkl-secret-is-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkl Secret: The Ultimate Women&#8217;s All-Mountain Ski"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>The Volkl Secret has edge, and it&#8217;s soon to be the buzz among women&#8217;s skis.<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volkl calls it their\u00a0most versatile ski ever, integrating freeride shape and powerful edges for\u00a0unparalleled performance.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Secret is brand new for Volkl&#8217;s 2019 lineup, the women&#8217;s version of the newly redesigned men&#8217;s Mantra M5.\u00a0Now in its fifth generation, the Mantra has garnered a loyal following even through its revisions, like its earlier sister the Aura.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8374\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Volkl-Secret-Topsheet-e1529870380191.jpg\" alt=\"Volkl Secret Topsheets\" width=\"700\" height=\"173\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The new Volkl Secret features a sleek topsheet design and 3D Frame Construction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>The 2019 Volkl Secret<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the\u00a0Secret shares\u00a0DNA with the Aura, it has been reinvented as a more versatile all-mountain carving tool.\u00a0<\/span>Volkl made three radical changes that set it above\u00a0its ol&#8217; Auntie Aura:<\/p>\n<p><b>Camber underfoot:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>The Secret has\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">camber underfoot and rocker in the tips and tails, unlike the fully-rockered Aura. This makes for a long effective edge, allowing you to better carve your turns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Narrower waist width: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volkl tailored the waist down to a svelte 92mm, making the Secret quicker edge to edge than the 100mm Aura-of-old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Titanal Frame construction: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The Secret is smooth, stable, and damp, all thanks to the titanal frame. Low-profile titanal wraps around the tips and talks in a U-shape and\u00a0reinforces the ski underfoot. It gives you the benefits of metal without all the added bulk. This design makes it easier to flex into your skis, creating a lively, energetic feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Volkl Secret Womens Skis Review with Powder7\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wxh0jJnH7_8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>Field Notes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I tested the Volkl Secret at Winter Park and in Mary Jane\u2019s legendary bumps. \u00a0Spotty coverage left something to be desired (and perhaps a little\u00a0bonus ptex work for our techs), but it allowed me to test the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> edge-hold in telling conditions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Groomers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Secret is built to hold an edge, so it\u2019s no surprise it left a ribbon of steam in its wake on groomers.\u00a0 These planks like to rip slalom-style turns and lay down their edges.\u00a0 It sliced through\u00a0hardpack\u00a0like it was buttah&#8217;\u2014actually, flan.\u00a0\u00a0The titanal frame is stable but easy to flex into.\u00a0 When you take it fast, the frame builds\u00a0energy, propelling you out of one turn and into the next. Still, t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he ride is damp and exceptionally smooth\u2014almost\u00a0like\u00a0first tracks on an ice rink after the Zamboni rolls through.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bumps and Trees<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In bumps and trees, the Secret was nimble as can be.\u00a0 \u00a0How nimble, you ask?\u00a0 Let\u2019s just say, if I were to pursue a future in ski ballet, I\u2019d do it on the Volkl Secret. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0With the titanal frame, it\u2019s highly responsive, making it easy to maneuver in trees.\u00a0 I felt light on my feet as I bounced through bumps. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In chopped up conditions, it remained predictable and responsive.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8371\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8371 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Titanal-Frame-Construction.jpg\" alt=\"Volkl Secret Titanal Frame Construction\" width=\"640\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Titanal-Frame-Construction.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Titanal-Frame-Construction-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volkl&#8217;s Titanal Frame reinforces the tips and tails (second layer from the top).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Powder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>T<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aking the narrow 92mm waist into consideration, the lightweight Secret floats relatively well in powder. \u00a0I could ride any terrain without issue thanks to the tip rocker and wide shovel (130mm).\u00a0 I haven&#8217;t skied the Secret on truly deep days, and if that&#8217;s your priority, you\u2019ll prefer something a bit wider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Downside<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In deep, western powder, the Secret isn\u2019t fat enough to excel in softer snow.\u00a0 You wouldn\u2019t take the Secret on your heli trip, just like you wouldn\u2019t use your putter to drive.\u00a0 Or swim in your jazz leotard.\u00a0 Or play tennis in your pumps.\u00a0 You could, but would you?<\/p>\n<h3><b>Bottom Line<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Volkl Secret has the edging and precision of a carver, but a 92mm waist that will open you up to all-mountain freeride terrain.\u00a0 The titanal frame creates energy as you exit your turns, making it fun bounce through bumps or trees.\u00a0 It is seriously smooth, even in variable conditions, and more versatile than its Auntie\u00a0Aura.\u00a0\u00a0Make all-mountain versatility your new Mantra with the new Volkl Secret!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>What else is new for Volkl in 2019? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powder7.com\/ski-blog\/2019-volkl-skis-preview\/\">Find out here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Volkl Secret has edge, and it&#8217;s soon to be the buzz among women&#8217;s skis. 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