Völkl Tigershark 12-foot Power Switch (2008)
Whether the Power Switch was on or off, the 12FT Shark was the most powerful frontside ski in the test. Be prepared to hang on all the way through long, fast arcs. The payoff is world-class energy and hold.
Props
Lay them all the way over. They won’t wash out.
Gripes
A bear in short turns.
Tester's Take
"Watch out, boy. She’ll chew you up. She’s a man-eater." —Hall and Oates
PRICE (MSRP): $1450.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2007/2008 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $1450.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Binding | with binding |
| Lengths | 161, 168, 175, 182 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 124-79-108 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 3.53 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 4.15 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 4.20 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.77 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 3.34 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.44 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.97 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.53 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 4.17 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 2.90 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 3.55 / 5 |
| Rating: Average Score | 3.66 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 3.39 / 5 |
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