Drawing inspiration from surfboard design, the newest addition to Volkl’s Revolt lineup is similar in width to the powerful Revolt 114 but provides a stark contrast in attitude. This ski is defined by its playful nature, favoring skiers who want to jib and surf the entire mountain on the deepest days.
The 112 features a straightforward wood core that has been tapered to provide a super-soft flex that remains consistent throughout the ski. This is complemented by a generous amount of tip and tail rocker, low camber and heavily tapered contact points. This combination is designed to make the ski as lively and playful as possible, while maintaining decent edge bite and stability.
The Revolt 112 is truly a specialized tool. It thrives in fresh snow and is designed for effortless skiing in deep conditions. This feeling is pushed even further by the ski’s more central mounting point, which enables skiers to pursue side hits, spins and skiing switch.
As the snow gets tracked, the 112 beckons a more methodical approach. The ski’s soft flex is beneficial here, easily enabling quick changes of direction to pick your way through a tracked-out bowl rather than blasting through the bumps and sticking to the fall line.
All-in-all, this buoyant pow plank provides great float, quick snaps, easy pivots and lots of schmearing.