Volkl Gotama (2007)
Pro Völkl makes wider skis (Sumo, Sanouk), but the popular Gotama—now in its fourth year—aims to be a twin-tipped powder ski that’s fun to ride when it hasn’t snowed recently. Testers deemed it one of the burlier skis in the test. A layer of spring steel gives its wood-core laminate construction integrity but doesn’t dampen the ride or add excessive weight. Its hard-snow performance is unmatched in this category, but beware: Despite a slightly wider tip and tail this year, its still-modest sidecut would rather go down the hill than across it. Wheatleigh called it "floaty and manageable in tight terrain." Gotama skiers may not know much about self-denial, but they can sniff out the path to Nirvana every time. Con Might be a little too burly for weekend powder hounds who prefer easy float over power.
PRICE (MSRP): $795.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2006/2007 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $795.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Binding | without bindings |
| Lengths | 168, 176, 183, 190 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 133/105/124 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 3.89 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.44 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 3.90 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.46 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 3.02 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.02 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.03 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.76 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 3.29 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 3.02 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.30 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 3.08 / 5 |
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