Volkl Kicks Off Its Next Century With Transparent V.Werks 100 Ski
Distinguished by its captivating transparency and tactile appeal, Völkl sets a groundbreaking benchmark for the ski industry’s next century with the new V.WERKS 100. Crafted to the renowned “Made in Germany” quality standard in Straubing, this revolutionary ski features a design that showcases distinctive details, premium materials, and cutting-edge technologies. The V.WERKS 100 not only boasts exceptional on-piste performance, but also invites off-piste exploration with its unique shape and aesthetics.
1,923 numbered pairs of the limited edition V.WERKS 100 are now available to order online at www.volkl.com and through select retailers.
Völkl unveiled the highly anticipated V.WERKS 100 to over 600 guests during an exclusive evening event as part of its “100 Years Festival” at the Völkl Straubing facility on September 16. Völkl officially launches this model today, marking the begining of the brand's next century. This revolutionary ski represents Völkl’s commitment to making innovative technologies tangible, by showcasing them through its transparent design and distinctive shape. With an exceptional weight to performance ratio, the V.WERKS 100 provides unsurpassed off-piste feeling that is particularly appealing to intuitive freeriders who place strong value on suppleness and agility when powder skiing.
High-end technologies set new standards in ski construction
Description automatically generated.jpegThe standout technological features of this premium model include a ski industry first, two-part wood core construction, that ensures a consistent transparency throughout the entire length of the ski. This innovative construction is crafted entirely from environmentally friendly, FSC-certified solid poplar and beech wood, with the two components of the wood core seamlessly connected through a central sidewall. The unique 3D structure of the wooden core is precisely milled at the Straubing factory using state-of-the-art CNC technology. The advanced wood core enhances the skiing experience by delivering a smoother and more enjoyable ride, minimizing disruptive vibrations and shocks while enabling improved control on the slopes.
To craft the unique wood core construction, Völkl employed its Tailored Fiber Placement (TFP) manufacturing process, an innovation exclusively used by Völkl in the ski sector. Tailored inserts in the tip area are stitched onto the base material in such a way that the ski's handling characteristics can be controlled via the angle of the placement as well as the fiber orientation and thickness. For the V.WERKS 100, the Straubing-based ski manufacturer has evolved its TFP technology. For the first time Völkl is using two different materials, carbon and natural fibers, that are stitched three-dimensionally on top of each other. The visibly integrated inserts can not only be felt in the ski, but also have an effect on the skiing characteristics. The torsional stiffness is controlled in a targeted and precise manner via the tailor-made inserts and the dynamics are directed to the areas where they are needed. This results in enhanced precision, quicker response from the tip, and a more spirited ride. The carbon fibers ensure maximum power transmission, while the natural fibers provide a distinctive suppleness, delivering ideal damping. Skiers thus enjoy an optimized skiing experience with precise cornering, controlled build-up dynamics, and a lightweight ski construction. The fiber combination also contributes to a reduced CO2 footprint.
Additionally, the visibly integrated external Titanal reinforcements in the binding area of the V.WERKS 100 ensure improved power transmission and thus contribute to optimized overall performance.
V.WERKS by Völkl – premium models “Made in Germany”
Inspired by the bicycle industry, Völkl has been advancing the concept of model refinement through V.WERKS technology since the 2012/13 season.. Now, with the V.WERKS 100, they are elevating this approach to a new level.
The V.WERKS technology is unique to Völkl and cannot be found in series production at any other ski manufacturer. The special series stands for groundbreaking engineering and continuously sets new standards in ski construction by consistently pushing the boundaries and shaping the future of Völkl ski construction. State-of-the-art production methods paired with new, high-quality materials constantly result in a ski that shines with maximum performance potential without sacrificing stability or durability. The construction and the flat design enable exceptional edge grip and lightning-fast reaction behavior, providing an unrestricted experience for highly sporty and varied skiing. With the V.WERKS models, Völkl is more committed than ever to pushing the limits in all aspects of ski construction. With the goal to seamlessly blend lightness with maximum sustainability and outstanding performance, the premium models appeal to top skiers who value a highly sporty focus, versatility, variability and sustainability.
To date, Völkl offers V.WERKS models in Freeride and Piste/All Mountain catagories, and in addition to the new V.WERKS 100, two other models are currently available: Katana V.WERKS (Freeride) and Deacon V.WERKS (Piste/All Mountain).
