Völkl Kiku (2009)
(BEST IN TEST) The women-specific version of the Gotama, the Kiku plowed through powder and crud better than any other ski in the category. On chalky, steep terrain, testers praised its control and precision.
Props
Handles speed like a bobsled.
Gripes
Planklike feel makes it slow to react on short-radius turns.
Tester's Take
"Finally, a real big-mountain ski for women." -Suzanne Graham
PRICE (MSRP): $825.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2008/2009 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $825.00 |
| Gender | Female |
| Binding | without binding |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 133/105/124 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 4.45 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 4.08 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 3.78 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.78 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 3.78 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.68 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.24 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 4.35 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 3.24 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 3.68 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.68 / 5 |
| Rating: Average Score | 4.11 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 3.68 / 5 |
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