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Standing on the shoulders of giants, the Secret 96 builds upon what freeride rippers loved in the notorious and waisted 102 version of the ski in years previous.
Völkl’s flagship women’s freeride ski is notably more accessible than previous iterations, with a big uptick in versatility to boot. This more compact ski drives like all the previous versions, but offers a marked uptick in maneuverability.
Much like the M6 Mantra above, skiers love that the Secret’s stiffness scales according to its size. With more length, comes more titanal underfoot. Variable sheet length gives the skier a better experience based on body type or ski preference, so not everyone is consigned to the same downhill missile as in previous versions.
Notable Features
Tailored Carbon Tips: Precision-placed carbon fibers yield big performance results near the tips of the ski. More intentional placement of carbon stringers allows skis greater play up front for performance benefits in a range of conditions.
Tailored Titanal Frame: The amount of titanal in each ski scales to their length- meaning that heavier, more aggressive skiers on longer skis get the support they need while demanding less from those riding shorter models.
3D Radius Sidecut: Variable sidecut is designed to make it easier to perform multiple turn shapes. Tips and tails are tailored for long turns while a shorter radius underfoot makes shorter turns at low speed easier.
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
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High performance but less demanding freeride option -
Strong contender for best of women’s all-mountain
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Versatile and maneuverable
Things we don't like:
The Tailored Titanal is only available in the 96-waisted version of the ski
The Tailored Titanal is only available in the 96-waisted version of the skiWhere to buy:
Specs & Features
- Waist: 96 mm
- Length: 149-177 cm
- Rocker Profile: Tip and Tail Rocker
- Core: Beech/Poplar
- Tail: Partial Twin Tip
- Turn Radius: Medium
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Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
-
High performance but less demanding freeride option
-
Strong contender for best of women’s all-mountain
-
Versatile and maneuverable
Things we don't like:
- The Tailored Titanal is only available in the 96-waisted version of the ski
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