Reviewers' score
13.2
Völkl Viola review 2015
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Viola from Völkl is the ideal tool for good skiers who want to do long turns at high speed. The ski is brilliant for this type of turn, “like being on rails”, as one of our reviewers would say. Despite these (highly appreciated) qualities, it lacks the versatility and accessibility to do well in this category.
Review: Pros
- Excellent performance in long turns
- Impeccable turn hold
- Exceptional grip
- A ski designed for speed
Review: Cons
- Somewhat stiff so requires effort
- The ski tends to get stuck in a fairly large radius, lacks responsiveness, more effort required in short turns
The ski review scores
| Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
| Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
| Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 7.3 |
| Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
| Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 11.3 |
| Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
| Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
Who's it for?
Beginner → Excellent
Manufacturer's remarks
Its Rocker Tip and Biologic xtraLIGHT makes it comfortable in all turns for fun rides that help you to progress. Ideal to move up a notch at your own pace.
Features of the Viola
| Brand : | Völkl |
| Model : | Viola |
| Year : | 2015 |
| Family : | Cruisers |
| Size tested : | 155 cm |
| Tip size : | 123 mm |
| Waist size : | 74 mm |
| Tail size : | 95 mm |
| Radius for the size reviewed : | Not available |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2014