Völkl RTM 86 (Page 3)
Strengths:
Make one feel immortal ... Sharp and precisely cut in both hard and soft piste. Easy to switch between cutting and wire. Naturally falls into medium and long turns but can be pushed like a slalom carver. Very good on hard surfaces and brilliant when it's up. Stable both on cut and cord and thrive excellently at high speeds.
Weaknesses:
Requires some speed and "push" to get it right ...
Summary:
Sometimes I get the chance to sit on a pair of skis giving me full control on all surfaces (piste) at all speeds. The last time was when I drove a pair of Hendryx 917 limited (186 cm), today it was time again. Völkl RTM 86 is the "XL" model of RTM 84, a bit fatter, a little more stable and (unexpected) a little longer, higher and softer rocked tip. With a "sweet spot" that feels bigger than the length of the ski, it's hard to fail.
Feels a bit of low-fat buttocks, but is light-weighted and safe in cord-short wings. But when you release it becomes magical, exactly cut and the faster it goes and the harder you edge destor more fun it becomes. Swallows uneven piss without the least hesitation, has a relatively large turning radius but can be pressed hard against considerably tougher swings (but it requires both speed, power and a fine fine motor). The relatively soft tip can be perceived as slightly worried as compared to a more traditional piste ski, but makes the skid more lightweight and smooth without losing accuracy in the cutting edge and attaching to hard surfaces, magically ... :-)
I have tested the ski in 182 cm.
Tested in Tandådalen, January 2015, very good base with stable snow and less icy parties. Many thanks to Skistar ConceptStore in Tandådalen who gave me a private test day! :-)
Model year: 2016
Riding style: Unskilled but safe
Riders weight: 95 kg
Riders length: 186 cm
Make one feel immortal ... Sharp and precisely cut in both hard and soft piste. Easy to switch between cutting and wire. Naturally falls into medium and long turns but can be pushed like a slalom carver. Very good on hard surfaces and brilliant when it's up. Stable both on cut and cord and thrive excellently at high speeds.
Weaknesses:
Requires some speed and "push" to get it right ...
Summary:
Sometimes I get the chance to sit on a pair of skis giving me full control on all surfaces (piste) at all speeds. The last time was when I drove a pair of Hendryx 917 limited (186 cm), today it was time again. Völkl RTM 86 is the "XL" model of RTM 84, a bit fatter, a little more stable and (unexpected) a little longer, higher and softer rocked tip. With a "sweet spot" that feels bigger than the length of the ski, it's hard to fail.
Feels a bit of low-fat buttocks, but is light-weighted and safe in cord-short wings. But when you release it becomes magical, exactly cut and the faster it goes and the harder you edge destor more fun it becomes. Swallows uneven piss without the least hesitation, has a relatively large turning radius but can be pressed hard against considerably tougher swings (but it requires both speed, power and a fine fine motor). The relatively soft tip can be perceived as slightly worried as compared to a more traditional piste ski, but makes the skid more lightweight and smooth without losing accuracy in the cutting edge and attaching to hard surfaces, magically ... :-)
I have tested the ski in 182 cm.
Tested in Tandådalen, January 2015, very good base with stable snow and less icy parties. Many thanks to Skistar ConceptStore in Tandådalen who gave me a private test day! :-)
Model year: 2016
Riding style: Unskilled but safe
Riders weight: 95 kg
Riders length: 186 cm
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