Thanks to a wood core, the T Rock—Völkl's first foray into the U.S. freeheel market—is damp from tip to tail and just as solid as its name suggests. But it's no slug: Edge-to-edge transitions are butter-smooth. Gripes: Not very forgiving; stay centered, or get tossed. Props: The widest footprint—and the most agile turner—in the category.
