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Volkl Kiku Ski - Women's

Volkl Kiku Ski - Women's

Item #VKL0055|19 in Stock – Ships Wicked Fast & Free
$699.00
Suggested Retail: $825.00
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Volkl Kiku Ski - Women's

Volkl really turned heads with the ’08 Kiku, but the 2009 Women’s Kiku Alpine Ski blows even that tough little ladyplank outta the water. Designed to give expert female rippers the force and float they require to shred the steepest on the mountain, the Kiku’s low-profile rocker design slices to the top of deep snow to maintain floatation and maneuverability. Volkl endowed this formidable snow-vixen with a lighter version of the Gotama’s sensorwood core, plus a fortifying layer of carbon for extra power and responsiveness. A brawny Tough Box construction stands up to high-impact landings, and with just enough sidecut to blast through groomed and crud turns, you can truly work the entire mountain over.

Bottom Line: Crush it. Then go do it again.

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Will you be getting any more of the 162 in stock?

Will you be getting any more of the 162 in stock?

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December 3, 2009

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Hi, I have last year's Mantra in a 163 and it is pretty perfect

Hi,
I have last year's Mantra in a 163 and it is pretty perfect length, given the Kiku skis short, should I go up to the 170?

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November 27, 2009

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I also have a question about what length I should buy: 162 or

I also have a question about what length I should buy: 162 or 170. I'm 5'8" 140... I know these ski short, but my concern in jumping from 156 to 170 (I ski a 156 Volkl Attiva AC3 from 06/07 right now) is whether I'll be able to maneuver 'em in the tighter trees coming off a shorter ski. I won't be able to demo them anywhere, so I'm trying to get as much advice as possible before I buy. On that note... Any more 162 cm boards gonna be in stock or are those babies gone? Thanks!

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November 24, 2009

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Question: I am super interested in this pair of skis but not

Question: I am super interested in this pair of skis but not sure what size i should be riding on. I am a 5'8'' woman who is not small. I currenty have a 16 atomic sugar mama and am looking for something more fun for the powder. What size would you recommend?

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November 22, 2009

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Go 170 if you want more of an everything ski. If you ski aggressively and want something pretty much pow only, you might be able to grab the 178.

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November 22, 2009

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Any ladies out there that can recommend how and where to mount

Any ladies out there that can recommend how and where to mount the Volkl Kiku's (2010) for an AT set up? I just purchased a pair of the 162 and am on the fence if I should mount them "Boot Center" or +1cm of Boot Center. Any advice?

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November 10, 2009

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I just heard back the Volkl Guru @ Volkl and he said with the new rocker design on the 2010 Kikus to mount them on the Boot Center mark and not to mount them forward of that mark.

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November 10, 2009

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What binding is recommended for this ski?

What binding is recommended for this ski?

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October 17, 2009

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Marker griffons with the 110mm brake.

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November 4, 2009

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How is this ski with telemark bindings?

How is this ski with telemark bindings?

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September 28, 2009

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Any chance you guys are going to get the 162 in stock?

Any chance you guys are going to get the 162 in stock?

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September 21, 2009

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They're on order and expected to arrive on Oct 2nd...Hang tight!

By: Backcountry.com Employee
September 21, 2009

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I've been going back and forth since mid-season 2009 on whether

I've been going back and forth since mid-season 2009 on whether to get the Kiku or the Pandora. I demo'ed the Pandora on a deeeeep day at The Bird, where after a serious malfunction on my part I had a big crash in the trees and lost one of the skis in the pow. Before this happened, I was loving them. They were so bouncy, fun, easy to turn. Alas, I've been a Volkl girl for many, many years now. I ski the Karma, and I'm ready to invest in something fatter for more dreamy days at The Bird, Tahoe and Jackson. I saw on the 2009 Kiku page some comments on Pandora v. Kiku, but any more contributions would be so helpful. My concern with the Kiku is that I'll wish that I had more width underfoot or that it was ever so slightly more forgiving (or that it's too similar to my Karmas) But my concern with the Pandora is that it might be a little too soft for me.

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September 17, 2009

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First off, I'm of dude-ness so I can only compare the uni versions of the skis you're asking about. I also used to ski the 185cm Karma, so I know that ski very well. The new Kiku shown here is a different design than last year's. This one has a mellow nose and tail rocker which makes this ski (and it's brother, the Gotama) extra surfy and floaty in soft snow. Perfect for the 'dreamy' days that you mentioned. The Pandora from last season is the same as this year's and also has a mellow rockered shape on it. Volkl traditionally has a more stocky construction than Line and this year is no exception. While these Kikus aren't going to be anywhere near as stiff as your Karmas, they do have a more sturdy feel underfoot than the jib-first Line skis. The early rising tips of both skis still feel soft since they ride a bit higher in deep snow. If you've always liked Volkl's construction before, you'll probably appreciate the stability that these skis will offer once the early morning dreamy pow has inevitably been cut to 1pm chop suey.

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September 22, 2009

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Hi, The 170 cm Volkl Kikus listed for $699... are they the 2010

Hi,
The 170 cm Volkl Kikus listed for $699... are they the 2010 model?
Thanks,
Kristin

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August 31, 2009

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Yess they are

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September 1, 2009

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Change me.

Tech Specs:

Lengths:
162cm, 170cm, 178cm 
Dimensions:
137 / 106 / 122mm 
Turn Radius:
[170cm] 23.6m 
Construction:
Power 
Core Material:
Sensorwood light with carbon layer 
Tail:
Raised 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Recommended Binding:
No 
Recommended Use:
Getting down to business in the steeps 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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