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Völkl
Völkl Kendo 88 Skis · 2023 · 170 cm
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With 88 mm under the boot, the Kendo delivers impressive carving performance thanks to the three different radii in the sidecut. These enable precise power transmission, uncompromising liveliness, and optimum turning behavior such as never before experienced with Titanal skis.
The Kendo 88 is also built with a Titanal frame and carbon tips, providing more stability and impressive damping.
As a result, the ski offers an extremely lively yet smooth ride, even at high speeds. A multilayer wood core framed by full sidewalls and with a P-Tex 2100 base rounds off the premium construction.
| Ski length (cm) | 170 cm |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Gender | Men's |
| Includes bindings | No |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Ski type | Carving, All Mountain, Freeride |
| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Rocker profile | Rocker/Camber/Rocker |
| Tail profile | Partial twin tip |
| Tail width (mm) | 113 |
| Tip width (mm) | 129 |
| Turning radius (m) | 26/15/23 |
| Waist width (mm) | 88 |
| Terrain | All mountain |
| Core/Laminates | Carbon, Metal, Wood |
| Warranty | 1 Year (2 Years if mounted with Marker bindings) |
3.9/5
Jake Renner tested this product
The Volkl Kendo 88 skis are a versatile all-mountain option that offers a combination of performance and agility on a variety of terrain. With an 88mm waist width, these skis strike a balance between carving on groomed runs and maneuverability in variable conditions.
The construction of the Kendo 88 skis incorporates high-quality materials to optimize performance. They feature a wood core... Read more
Ideal for
- The 3D Turn Radius allows this ski to offer a multitude of turns- short and quick or hip to hip across the trail
- Ultimately damp at higher speeds and holds its edge with authority even on ice and hardpacked snow
- Solid build has this ski holding up for multiple seasons regardless of how hard they are skied
Not ideal for
- At 88mm underfoot does not offer enough float for fresh powder days
- Extremely firm flex rating creates stability but sacrifices forgiveness and playfulness
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Jake Renner
Ski Expert4.6/5
Gary Neft owns this product
This is an excellent all-mountain ski for anyone in the Midwest or East who likes to ski groomers, trees, and moguls, and a more groomer-oriented ski for out west, it can handle speed with ease as it does not chatter, is very easy to turn in long GS or short slalom
Ideal for
- Skiing on any terrain except deep powder
- Skiing at speed, no chatter
- Short and long turns
Not ideal for
- Not great for deeper, softer snow
- They like to ski fast
- Might be heavier with metal from tip to tail
Reviewed by:
Gary Neft
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Kendo 88
Posted on Aug 29, 2023Enjoyable to ski in all terrain and conditions. Great on hard pack, bumps and soft snow. The shovel doesn't get hooked up to much in deeper and cut up snow. The 3D radius turning is actually is noticable if you are skilled enough to manipulate the Ski.
NickolasLocation: Bend, OR
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