Ski Reviews

2023-2024 Volkl Rise Beyond, 177 cm

Reviewer Username: ergelo

Reviewer Height: 5’11”

Reviewer Weight: 200 lbs

Reviewer Experience Level: Advanced

DAYS USED: 1 days

TEST LOCATIONS: Crested Butte

TEST TERRAIN: Firm groomers

TEST CONDITIONS: Pretty firm snow

(0 = Terrible, 5 = Okay, 10 = Outstanding)

OVERALL IMPRESSION: 7/10

FORGIVENESS: 7/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Loose / Easy to Pivot & Smear?): 7/10

MANEUVERABILITY (How Quick / Low is the Swing Weight?): 6/10

STABILITY: 7/10

SUSPENSION: 7/10

EDGE HOLD: 7/10

PLAYFULNESS: 6/10

SKI LENGTH: It felt just right (177 cm length tested)

THIS SKI’S IDEAL TERRAIN: Firm groomers

THIS SKI’S IDEAL SNOW CONDITIONS: Pretty firm snow

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