Volkl Bridge Alpine Ski

I picked these up last fall (2007), and rode them the entire season as my one ski quiver. I'm 6ft 190lbs, skied for about 15 years and typically ride a 182-187, I got the 177 in these due to the width and stiffness and the fact that it would be my only ski. The 177 hit the spot, I love these skis they kill in the crud and backcountry. Bumps are tough, you can do it but you'll need to throw them around if the bumps aren't perfectly formed. I demoed the 185's in Aspen this year and they ruled in the pow but got a little tough in bounds and in the park. They have two mounting points, true center and boot center, I mounted at boot center for a more all mountain feeling. If you want to center mount them just get the Ledges as that is what they are made for. I would definitely recommend these skis, I couldn't be happier with them.

Sick sticks... Demoed them in crud, pow, and cordoroy and performed like a dream in all the above. Plenty quick on the 177cm and defintely easy to move around on 'em. I had them set 2 cm back and they just wanted to carve baby! Highly recommended

These things ski like a wet dream. The width was shocking to look at at first, but i can assure you they carve as well as almost anything. I skied em in old crappy snow, crust, and some ice, and they held up great. they obviously will soar in powder as well. skiing twins is fun as hell too. played around in the park with these guys but i'm not a serious freestyler so can't comment much there. Great f***ing skis

I've been using these skis for about a month and there good all around. They have very smooth carving and good pop for the park. When the skis first arrived the waxing job already on them was very impressive I haven't needed to sharpen or wax them yet. The only complaint I have is the material it is made of is somewhat flaky. It has many nicks and scratches on the top of the ski were it shouldn't have taken any damage. However its a worth while buy and I recommend them.

I demoed these, Fischer Wateas, Rossi Scratches, and Volkl Gotamas. I really like the Gotamas, too, but I wanted this ski to do everything and the Gotamas seemed a bit too wide for my skill level (approximately 7/8). I have skied these (185s) in all conditions including deep powder. I definitely think I made the right choice except I could use more width in deep powder. That was to be expected though, so I am very happy. I also weigh 190, so these would provide more float for a lighter skier riding 185s. I like the twin tips because I sometimes need to go backwards when stuck in a tight tree/rock situation on steeper pitches. I think these are more of a bridge between regular skis and fat skis than they are a bridge between fat skis and park skis. Anyone looking for a fat, but not uber fat ski, should have a look at these. You don't need to have any experience in the park to appreciate these. Graphics are really nice.

I tried out my new Bridges for the first time today and loved them. The conditions varied from choppy powder to packed powder to groomed. The skis did well on all of it. They carved well, surprising for such a wide ski. They have a big side cut so their turning ability should not be underestimated. I have heard that they get chattery on icy conditions, but they carve well enough for such a wide ski. It is not meant to be a race ski in the first place so I wouldn't expect it to be at home on ice. They also performed great in the choppy powder. They floated well and also bashed through any crud easily because of the wide shovel. I would definitely recommend them as an all-around ski, whether you want twin-tips or not.

I scored the bridges a few days ago during lunchtime and hit the slopes with them fresh out of the box. I got off the lift and made some smooth gs turns, carved up the bumps and stomped the park. These skis rip everything, but the only thing i didnt like about them was that at high speeds and big turns the skis start to jitter, but then again im 190 so thatll do it. I cant wait for some deep pow to see what they can do. till then ill be rippin the rest of the mountain with em. cheers.