The PEREGRINE series, introduced in the 2024-2025 season, is a series designed as an all-mountain, all-around ski that combines maneuverability and stability for a wide range of conditions, from groomed slopes to rough terrain and bad snow. With a slim 72mm center width, this model boasts quick edge-to-edge transitions, and from the 2025-2026 season, it will feature new 3D Radius technology. This enhances ease of entry into any turn, quicker underfoot changes, and better release in the latter stages of the turn
The R-Motion bindings that are set up have also been slightly improved, with a more flexible flex and slightly stronger torsion. This has improved power transmission efficiency, made it easier to operate with less force, and reduced fatigue even after long periods of skiing. These benefits are sure to raise the level of your skiing
In this way, the PEREGRINE 72 is an ideal all-mountain model that is more versatile than ever before, able to handle a wider variety of snow conditions, terrain, and speed ranges, making skiing even more fun
Be sure to check out the video where Asano from Product explained the new model at the 2025-2026 season test ride event
Among the series, "MANTRA 88" is the one to watch for in the 2025-2026 season!
The MANTRA series is a core part of the "All Mountain Freeride" category, allowing you to ski freely on any snow condition or terrain, whether on or off the piste. Its versatility, allowing you to ride freely in a variety of situations throughout the season with just one ski, has made it a popular series that has a loyal following
Since its introduction in 2004, this series has continued to evolve over the past 20 years. Among the models in the 2025-2026 lineup, the VÖLKL staff's top pick is the MANTRA 88. The current MANTRA is equipped with three technologies that VÖLKL is proud of: Tailored Carbon Tips, Tailored Titanal Frame, and 3D Radius Sidecut, bringing out their unique characteristics
The skis offer a high level of balance between maneuverability and stability, allowing for effortless on-piste turns and high-speed carving, while also remaining unfazed by off-piste powder
The MANTRA88 has a waist width of 88mm. Recently, it has been attracting attention due to growing demand worldwide, and the specs, which capture the waist width range of 80-90mm, which is designed with on-piste carving performance in mind, are the reasons why it is our top recommendation
The REVOLT waist width 101mm that we've been waiting for!
For the 25-26 season, the long-awaited "REVOLT101" with a 101mm waist width has appeared in the REVOLT lineup, attracting a lot of attention. Until now, the lineup included waist widths of 121, 114, 104, 96, 90, 86, 84, and 81mm, offering a wide variety of choices, but there was an 8mm gap between 104mm and 96mm. The width of around 100mm, which many users wanted, was not available.
The REVOLT101 features a wide 101mm waistband and rocker that provides buoyancy even in deep snow, yet is also suitable for freestyle and freestyle riding. This versatility is what makes it so appealing
The release of this 101mm model seems to be good news for pro shops as well. KJ, also known as Kato from the Hokkaido pro shop "Paddle Club," who participated in the new model test ride event (at Niseko Moiwa) held in January 2025 by EOC Japan, which handles VÖLKL, said, "I was interested in this and really wanted to try it out," and immediately took it for a test ride.
KJ is a pro shop staff member who has compared more freeride skis than anyone else in Japan. He has attracted attention for his accurate impressions based on his high skiing skills and extensive knowledge. Be sure to check out KJ's impressions of the REVOLT 101
Since founder Franz Völkl began selling skis in 1923, the prestigious brand VÖLKL has built a solid reputation through steady research, development, and testing for over 90 years. Supported by cutting-edge technology and passionate craftsmanship from Germany's industrialized nation, VÖLKL's capabilities were first recognized around the world when it entered the alpine racing world in 1970. Since then, the brand has achieved brilliant results in the World Cup and the Olympics, marking the start of its VÖLKL success story
VÖLKL has been applying its technical expertise, which has achieved high functionality through innovative technology, to freeskiing from an early stage. The company offers a wide range of skis, including ultra-lightweight touring skis equipped with cutting-edge materials such as carbon and titanal, models with excellent glide for powder, and models with the tough performance and stability to compete in freeride competitions
