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Years ago, in 1923, Franz Völkl decided to try to make skis like those he
had seen in Scandinavia. Using technology developed in the carriage
building business, he began to produce skis in his factory in the Bavarian
town of Straubing, Germany. In 1952, his son Franz Völkl, Jr. took over
the management of what had become a full-scale ski manufacturing company.
Franz Jr. shared his father's passion for quality, innovation, and
performance. He was responsible for a number of innovations in ski
production, including making the first full fiberglass ski in 1970. In
1992, Franz Völkl, Jr. sold the factory and German distributorship to
Gregor Furrer and Partner Holding, then the Swiss distributor for the Völkl
brand. Furrer and Partner formed Völkl International, the Swiss company
that now markets the brand worldwide. In the summer of 1993, Völkl
International and Tecnica USA entered a joint venture to distribute and
market Völkl in the US: Völkl Sport America, located in West Lebanon,
NH. As important as Völkl's long heritage has been its commitment to
innovation. In the past several years, our modernization of ski geometry
has created more new ways for skiers to enjoy the mountain than ever
thought possible. Yet another leap ahead is the new Supersport Series, Völkl's
latest high-performance all-mountain series. The award-winning Motion
System has been expanded, with a new, higher-performance Piston Motion
offering. Völkl engineers continue to innovate ski construction, as well.
Refinements in our signature energY constructions improve the precise
handling of every Völkl ski. Dimension-3 sidecuts continue to be the
smoothest, best-performing shapes on snow. A new factory is in its fourth
year in Straubing, solidifying Völkl's role as the most modernized,
highest technology ski producer well into the new century.
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"It's quick to the edge, and
when it gets there, it's strong, stable and predictable. A
category-leading score in Rebound Energy says something about its spunk
and versatility...even reasonably good in powder. Super versatile...does
everything well." SKI MAGAZINE
What makes an Allstar? Versatility
at the highest levels of performance. For 2006, we've added two sheets
of titanium to the Allstar for even more stability. No one will catch you
on those early morning groomer runs.
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well, you forget where one ends and the other begins."
SKIING MAGAZINE
Although it's new, the S5 borrows its inspiration
from the ski that started the Supersport concept - the 5 Star. Now
featuring Extended Double Grip construction, the S5 gives advanced and
expert skiers an incredible range of all-mountain performance. It features
a narrower, 69mm waist, and slightly softer flex than the Allstar.
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versatile...it carves all...And in powder? Bliss...All in all, an ideal
ski...not so subtle you can't direct it, and not so powerful it directs
you" SKI MAGAZINE
For advanced to expert skiers, the redesigned AC3
blends the power of titanium with Motion iPT and a 76mm waist to create Völkl's
most versatile all-conditions machine.
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"perfect for the
more adventurous Aspiring Expert. sturdy and confidence-inspiring."
SKI MAGAZINE
The AC2 is Völkl's all-conditions
ski for intermediate to advanced skiers. The AC2 features Double Grip LT
construction, a new sidecut and a more forgiving flex than the AC3.
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all-continent, this ski rips." SKIING MAGAZINE
For improving intermediate to advanced skiers, the
award-winning AC2 is perhaps the ultimate all-conditions tool.
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"delivers plenty of power and
precision at high speeds on hard snow...also remarkably fun and
manageable. Awesome balance of power and quickness, energy and
forgiveness." SKI MAGAZINE
Two seasons ago, Völkl introduced
the first women's Supersport. For 2006/07, we've upped the ante once
again. For good women skiers who like to rip the groomed, this all-new
ski utilizes our popular Supersport sidecut for versatility and our
Attiva wood core for stability.
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 "Don't
be surprised by its edge-grip and power. The Manta aims for a
balance of skills. And succeeds, melding power with grace.
Tester deem it one of the likeliest candidates for a Western skier's
one-ski quiver. But make no mistake: With a 94mm waist, it
puts up the top score in the category for flotation" Solid and
reliable at all skills"" SKI MAGAZINE
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