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Volkl Katana Alpine Ski
how is the powder channel for skins??? I have some dukes and...
By dr_e_foste213372
Ranked #1991 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
September 30, 2008
how is the powder channel for skins??? I have some dukes and was thinking about the Katana for my touring set up but am not sure how the powder channel will hold up.
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By Bryan
Ranked #1061 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
March 24, 2009
I tour with the 183's with Barons. It is a great setup that didn't seem too heavy for me - I even rando raced with it (not advised) and had a lot of fun. I have the double ring skins from ClimbingSkinsDirect.com and they worked perfectly. The ring on the tail did leave some indentations, but it didn't affect it that much. For me, the pain of a little added weight on the ascent is nothing in comparison to the benefits on the descent. Heavenly.
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By Jamie Preston
Ranked #3 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
November 8, 2008
The powder channel can get easily beat up if you are not careful. Problems come mainly from banging or dragging them through places like the tram line at the Bird. I am sure the tail would work fine with skins - it would get a little scratched up, but nothing major. The bigger concern might be the weight of the ski for touring - it is a beefy ski, which makes it great, but would make for a long day if you are planning on big tours. Especially with a Duke.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 176cm, 183cm, 190cm, 197cm
- Dimensions:
- 141 / 111 / 131mm
- Turn Radius:
- [176cm] 22.8m; [183cm] 25.2m; [190cm] 27.6m; [197] 30.2m
- Construction:
- Power, titanium sheets
- Core Material:
- Sensorwood
- Tail:
- Raised
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Big-mountain skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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