Ski: 2025-2026 RMU Valhalla 97, 172 cm
Available Lengths: 162, 172 cm
Blister’s Measured Tip-to-Tail Length (straight-tape pull): 170.3 cm
Blister’s Measured Weight per Ski (172 cm): 1598 & 1607 grams
Stated Dimensions (172 cm): 126-97-120 mm
Blister’s Measured Dimensions: 125.5-96.5-120 mm
Stated Sidecut Radius (172 cm): 17 meters
Measured Tip & Tail Splay (ski decambered): 25 mm / 15.5 mm
Measured Traditional Camber Underfoot: 5 mm
Core Materials: poplar + beech underfoot + fiberglass laminate
Base Material: sintered “Okulen 7150 C Graphite Race Base”
Factory Recommended Mount Point:
- “FR”: -4.3 cm from center; 80.9 cm from tail
- “TR”: -6.3 cm from center; 78.9 cm from tail
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What RMU says about the Valhalla 97:
“VALHALLA 97
UNISEX ALL MOUNTAIN SKI FOR BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE SKIER
The Valhalla has been in the RMU lineup for many years and for good reason. The Valhalla has now been updated with an entirely new core profile and flex pattern to make the ski feel more balanced and have a more progressive flex tip to tail. Designed with Keri Herman and other industry professionals, they wanted a strong and versatile all mountain ski that could combat everything in sight. A rock solid ski that can be used in the terrain park or with professional backcountry guides, its tapered sidecut creates a nimble ski in tight terrain, while ramping up a strong progressive flex pattern for everyday skiing.”
Flex Pattern
Here’s how we’d characterize the flex pattern of the Valhalla 97:
Tips: 5.5-6
Shovels: 6-7.5
In Front of Toe Piece: 8-10
Underfoot: 10
Behind the Heel Piece: 9.5-8.5
Tails: 8-7
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