Volkl Gotama Skis 2011

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Volkl has what most consider a cult following with their Gotama ski over the past several seasons. It was known for doing it all and doing all well. Mediocre was not in it's vocabulary. While Volkl may have broken from tradition with the shape of the ski ie: Camber (previous models) vs Rocker (2010 model) they did not break from tradition with the versatility or performance of the ski. The rocker technology is not like many skis out there, it is essentially one shallow curve. Think continuous rocker on a wakeboard or a convex curve on a telescope. The tip and tail have been lowered closer to the snow as well. Once standing on the ski you essentially created a flat ski that with a very subtle rocker tip to tail. This translates to a forgiving yet very reliable edge hold. I bombed the Gotama down groomers and crud and it railed through both. The subtle rocker created an effortless transition from edge to edge without sacrificing grip at speeds. Definitely very surprised by how well it skied. Typically I prefer a softer flexing ski, but the stiff/medium flex helped me feel confident at speeds.

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I used these skis all season(2010) at Alta/Bird and I had a blast on all kinds of conditions especially on deep pow. They are a little handful on big moguls. Skiing the tight trees, chutes, bowls, occasional groomers and hucking are a breeze with these skis. I'm 5'3", 125lbs and I ski on 178 with Marker Baron binding. My only complain about the skis are its cheap, poor quality workmanship, the tip and sides of the skis are very easily chipped and gouged, for an expensive skis they should have at least used a very high quality materal along the sides. Other than my complained its a great all mountain skis coming from skiing from an older version of the ski, these skis are even better!

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For the last few years it has been the case the if your ski had rocker and skied well in the soft snow, then it most certainly didn't perform well on the hardpack. With that, those who touted themselves as true skiers often carried around two pairs of skis and selected them depending on the conditions of the day. Now, if there is 20 inches of new snow on the ground I still suggest grabbing the biggest ski you can find, but if there is anything else, the 2010 Volkl Gotama is the perfect ski.

Volkl drastically changed their Gotama for 2010 and in doing so they made an even better ski. (hard to do though, the old Gotama was the gold standard of all-mtn. wide twins) This year's Gotama is fully rockered with enough stiffness to carve on the hardpack and bust through the crud. Its rocker allows you to float in the soft snow and slide the ski easily making it quick and playful. I was immediately surprised by how well this ski did in so many places.

If you are looking for one ski to do almost everything, this is a great ski for you. If you are looking for true powder ski that you will only be bringing out on the deepest of days, check out something wider under foot.

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Great Great Ski holds an edge well but heavy in the powder. So close to buying them but didnt because they are slightly too heavy. PS I am a big boy 6"0 205 all muscle but these guys gave me a workout

Comments about Volkl Gotama Skis 2011:

Love the ski. The rocker makes ski more forgiving. They charge through crud and are supper smooth in powder.

Comments about Volkl Gotama Skis 2011:

very happy with this product as a specialty ski for powder and even forgiving crudy conditions

Comments about Volkl Gotama Skis 2011:

The Gotama is a great ski. I was looking for a stiffer ski (used to ski on Line Prophets) so this is exactly what I wanted. I have a racing background and really like the feel of the ski.

I feel like in powder it could float a bit more and I use the ski to tour sometimes and I have noticed how heavy it is a little bit.

Overall the ski guarantees a good time!

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The skis are super fun on groomers and off piste conditions and also give you tons of float on the powder days.

They do start to chatter at high speeds but it is not to bad or unexpected for a ski with a bit of flex and a rocker.

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I used them for the first time at the Canyons in Park City, Utah and they were awesome. I had read reviews saying that they were too heavy, and I can honestly say that I didn't have an issue with the weight. I'm 6 ft 170 lbs and I ski a 186. They were extremely easy to control and turning in the trees was a breeze and they also had a great deal of float in the powder in the backcountry. One thing that I don't care for is the fact that they chip rather easily. Other than that they are one of the most enjoyable skis I have tried.

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The Gotama can do it all. It is more of a reverse camber than rocker since there is no flat spot on this ski. I was very surprised by how well this ski was everywhere. It could really hold its own in bumps and crud, and could even carve well. It skis super consistent everywhere and is lots of fun. Could be a super fun daily driver and is for the skier that likes to ski fast and hard through everything.

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Take all the other skis in your quiver and set them aside cause this ski kills it!! It's the most solid set of all mountain pow sticks money can buy. They're not super stiff, but not softies either keeping them versatile enough for any situation. The slight rocker lets you turn quickly and effortlessly while still holding the edge you would expect from a camber. Give 'em a try and get stoked!

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I finally tried a pair of Gotamas after hearing everyone rave about them, and I honestly wasn't impressed. The ski isn't a bad ski by any stretch of the imagination. They ski fast and set carves nicely. And the ski is nice and stiff unlike other skis with similar dimensions (obSETHed). It was just that in soft snow, they didn't turn as easily as I would have liked. For me, they would have been better suited for bigger lines rather than tree skiing. They do ski more true to size than other rockers though, which is a plus for those worried about picking a size.