Völkl 12 Foot Power Switch (2009)
This big-turn carver needs a powerful touch but responds with ferocious edge bite and rock-solid stability. Breaks crud like an icebreaker through pack ice.
Props
Wants to turn immediately. Harness this power and you're in for a ride.
Gripes
Maneuverability drops precipitously at lower speeds.
Tester's Take
"Like a bodyguard, this ski won't drop you." -Alex Shaffer
PRICE (MSRP): $1525.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2008/2009 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $1525.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Binding | with binding |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 124/79/108 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 3.53 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.83 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 3.50 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.09 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 2.67 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.11 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 4.00 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.53 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 3.13 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 3.15 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.55 / 5 |
| Rating: Average Score | 3.33 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 2.89 / 5 |
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