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Cred: 15898 | Review by climbhigher on Oct. 30, 2007
Good Features
These powder twins are awesome; they are built for riding in the deep. The side cut is nice and allows for big turns I found. The flex of the ski is designed well for big mountain riders. The skis seem to have a good take off pop from the big hits. The flex pattern is good for landings straight or switch. The ski is built solid and is a good contender in the big mountain scene.
Bad Features
If you are planning on taking these skis into the groomers I wouldn't recommend them as their performance quickly diminishes.
Recommended Alternatives
You can Look into the K2 Seth, Rossignol Scratch BC WRS other options to check out. |
Read 14 Reviews | Add a Review | Read 4 Retailer DescriptionsFrom Evogear:Volkl Gotama Skis 2010: Changing such an iconic ski could only be done if Volkl improved it. The new Gotama features revised sidecut of 137-106-122mm. The powder and switch-riding performance is incredible, and yet skiers who want to use it as an every day ski will have greater versatility. Leave it to Völkl to introduce what just a few years ago would have been inconceivable: a rockered, big mountain twin tip that you can use every day at the resort. - Core and Flex Pattern â Multi layer wood core with butter zones. The front of the ski is stiff; since the rocker design is pre-flexed, added stiffness in front provides stability. The flex in the mid-body of the ski is medium, providing a transition to the softer tail, which allows ease of turning on the groomed, and maneuverability in powder.
- Construction â Power Construction: Völkl's longest-running construction utilizes traditional vertical sidewalls and a torsion box internal layup and provides tremendous grip, stability, and sensitivity. Tough Box: Constructed by wrapping the core with layers of fibreglass strands. Made up of numerous 4 X 4 wraps, and oriented at different angles, Tough Box increases the strength of the connection between ski binding and ski.
- Shape â A round overall shape allows easy smearing and speed control without sacrificing the tracking characteristics and firm snow performance.
- Binding Compatibility â Requires wide brake bindings of at least 100mm
- Shop all Volkl items.
- Need more info? Check out the full product specs.
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Add ReviewAverage Review: 4.86 out of 5 (14 Reviews)
Cred: 15898 | Review by climbhigher on Oct. 30, 2007
Good Features
These powder twins are awesome; they are built for riding in the deep. The side cut is nice and allows for big turns I found. The flex of the ski is designed well for big mountain riders. The skis seem to have a good take off pop from the big hits. The flex pattern is good for landings straight or switch. The ski is built solid and is a good contender in the big mountain scene.
Bad Features
If you are planning on taking these skis into the groomers I wouldn't recommend them as their performance quickly diminishes.
Recommended Alternatives
You can Look into the K2 Seth, Rossignol Scratch BC WRS other options to check out. |
Cred: 27 | Review by fb_1121052655 on Feb. 22, 2008
Good Features
# year old version. Exposed side wall(wood). 2 sheets of titanium. Great ski!
Bad Features
A little stiff. Tip wants to dive in deep pow!
Recommended Alternatives
Seth Viscious (K2) |
Comment by PDXtoMHM
I disagree about the stiffness. I find them to be one of the softer big mountain fatties....and maybe you just aren't going fast enough in the pow to float!!! Yee-Haw!!! | |
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| Image |  | | Name | Gotama | | Brand | Volkl | | Lowest Price | 549.99 | | Type | Alpine | | Women Specific | No | | Twin Tip | No | | Radius | 21.1 | | Core | Wood | | Sidewall | Capped | | Tip | 133 | | Waist | 105 | | Tail | 124 |
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From Evogear:
Volkl Gotama Skis 2010: Changing such an iconic ski could only be done if Volkl improved it. The new Gotama features revised sidecut of 137-106-122mm. The powder and switch-riding performance is incredible, and yet skiers who want to use it as an every day ski will have greater versatility. Leave it to Völkl to introduce what just a few years ago would have been inconceivable: a rockered, big mountain twin tip that you can use every day at the resort. - Core and Flex Pattern â Multi layer wood core with butter zones. The front of the ski is stiff; since the rocker design is pre-flexed, added stiffness in front provides stability. The flex in the mid-body of the ski is medium, providing a transition to the softer tail, which allows ease of turning on the groomed, and maneuverability in powder.
- Construction â Power Construction: Völkl's longest-running construction utilizes traditional vertical sidewalls and a torsion box internal layup and provides tremendous grip, stability, and sensitivity. Tough Box: Constructed by wrapping the core with layers of fibreglass strands. Made up of numerous 4 X 4 wraps, and oriented at different angles, Tough Box increases the strength of the connection between ski binding and ski.
- Shape â A round overall shape allows easy smearing and speed control without sacrificing the tracking characteristics and firm snow performance.
- Binding Compatibility â Requires wide brake bindings of at least 100mm
- Shop all Volkl items.
- Need more info? Check out the full product specs.
Was this useful? Yes | No
From The House:
Volkl Gotama Ski Video The new Gotama features an all new shape of 137-106-122mm. The powder and switch-riding performance is incredible, and yet if you want to use it as an every day ski you will be able to do so. Leave it to Völkl to introduce what just a few years ago would have been inconceivable: a rockered, big mountain twin tip that you can use every day at the resort. Key Features of the Volkl Gotama Skis: - ELP rocker design
- Power/tough construction
- Multi layer wood core
- Powered by carbon
- Dimensions: 186cm/ 137/106/122
Item colors: Black Brown Was this useful? Yes | No
From US Outdoor Store:
For the good big-mountain skier who wants the ultimate versatility in bringing park tricks to the huge parts of the mountain, theGotama has been the choice for a few years now. It returns for 0809 with its best graphic ever. The top is a night-time scene,while the base is the same scene in day time. Was this useful? Yes | No
From Teton Village Sports:
Volkl Gotama Skis Back with an updated graphic, the Volkl Gotama remains a go-to new-school backcountry ski for next season. The Volkl Gotama offers the ultimate versatility in bringing park tricks to the huge parts of the mountain. Was this useful? Yes | No |
| Image | |  |  |  |  | | Name | Gotama | Coax | S6 Koopman Skis | Apache Coomba | B-Squad Ski | | Brand | Volkl | Atomic | Rossignol | K2 | Rossignol | | Lowest Price | 469 | 369.93 | 524.95 | 499.99 | 399.95 | | Type | Alpine | Alpine | Alpine | Alpine | Alpine | | Women Specific | No | No | No | No | No | | Twin Tip | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | | Radius | 21.1 | 22⇑ | 21.3⇑ | 22⇑ | 22.1⇑ | | Core | Wood | Wood | Wood | Wood | Wood | | Sidewall | Capped | Sidewall | Sidewall | Capped | Sidewall | | Tip | 133 | 137⇑ | 140⇑ | 135⇑ | 130⇓ | | Waist | 105 | 105 | 110⇑ | 102⇓ | 104⇓ | | Tail | 124 | 128⇑ | 133⇑ | 122⇓ | 117⇓ |
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