VOLKL ONE? Input // Mount Options

[CONAIR_BUSCEMI]

I live in the North East and occasionally go out west. I bought a pair of 176cm Volkl One's for the deeper, fluffier days. I'm 5'7" 140lbs, advanced to expert skier.

Where is a good mounting position for all mountain jibbing? Traditional mount measures 10cm from Center, Freestyle Mount is +5 from traditional mount or 5cm back from center. The farthest back I've skied from center is 2.5cm (SFB's in a 184cm length. I'm not sure where the Volkl One skis best but I'm just weary because I don't know the feeling of a ski mounted that far back. I do ski very forward if that helps and never ski in the back of the boot. Most of my previous skis have been center mounted but these were park orientated skis. HOW DO THE SKIS SKI?

Any input would greatly be appreciated!

[madriverfreeride]

I skied a pair at stowe on closing weekend this year, 186 mounted at traditional with demo bindings, but i moved them as far forward as the track could go, I only ended up 2-3 cm forward of traditional.

For record I'm about 5'6, prefer a more centered mount point.

They ski'd well, not really a handful but i was just skiing groomers and spring mush. They were surprisingly stable. I took them into the park to hit some jumps and mounted at traditional the swing weight was surprisingly heavy, more so than my 185 cochise mounted at +2 of traditional. So with that in mind if you want to do any spinning i'd mount them significantly forward, I'll probably get a pair of 186's next year and mount them around -4 or -5 from true center.

[CONAIR_BUSCEMI]

I skied a pair at stowe on closing weekend this year, 186 mounted at traditional with demo bindings, but i moved them as far forward as the track could go, I only ended up 2-3 cm forward of traditional.

For record I'm about 5'6, prefer a more centered mount point.

They ski'd well, not really a handful but i was just skiing groomers and spring mush. They were surprisingly stable. I took them into the park to hit some jumps and mounted at traditional the swing weight was surprisingly heavy, more so than my 185 cochise mounted at +2 of traditional. So with that in mind if you want to do any spinning i'd mount them significantly forward, I'll probably get a pair of 186's next year and mount them around -4 or -5 from true center.

Appreciate the response! Yeah, I'll probably mount them +4 but I'm leaning towards +5 which I believe is 5.5cm or so back from true center. 5'6", skiing 186cm length? I don't think I could handle such long planks. I wanted to go with the Volkl One in the 186 length but I decided not to. My 184 Bacons, which are actually 181's are fine if not a little long in the tight spots of the North East. So that was the deciding factor, I could regret it though. Have yet to ski the ONES.

[alpinevibes]

I bought a pair in the 186cm this fall from REI for $250; I wanted something fatter (I've had 4 different trad camber skis around 105-110mm) and soft snow oriented, but not too fat to ski the afternoon/lower mountain. Reading Blister's and other people's reviews, you get the idea that it's a more versatile ski than it's shape might suggest. I've found this to be true after 8-10 days this season, despite a bit of a transition to the fairly rockered tip/tail from what I'd been on before.

I'm 6', 165lbs, ski aggressively; lots of steeps/bumps/trees in Aspen, but also big turns on steep open faces/bowls. I think this ski is stiff enough to hold up to most guys under 200lbs to ski hard on a soft day. It's not bomber stiff, but doesn't flop a ton or deflect; I've found it in line with the original Gotama and the original MX 108. What I've grown to enjoy is its quickness and ability to adapt to terrain (as noted by Blister). It can handle big turns at full speed but also descend choppier bumps well.

I can't say much about the mount point; can't remember where I put them. For your size, the 186cm could work, but they might feel a little long depending on the terrain and your willingness to push the ski. The 176 should be fine as a soft snow tool. Overall, I think the Ones are a solid "powder ski" for someone who's not super picky about the exact specs, but wants something versatile, capable and solid for soft days.

[CONAIR_BUSCEMI]

I bought a pair in the 186cm this fall from REI for $250; I wanted something fatter (I've had 4 different trad camber skis around 105-110mm) and soft snow oriented, but not too fat to ski the afternoon/lower mountain. Reading Blister's and other people's reviews, you get the idea that it's a more versatile ski than it's shape might suggest. I've found this to be true after 8-10 days this season, despite a bit of a transition to the fairly rockered tip/tail from what I'd been on before.

I'm 6', 165lbs, ski aggressively; lots of steeps/bumps/trees in Aspen, but also big turns on steep open faces/bowls. I think this ski is stiff enough to hold up to most guys under 200lbs to ski hard on a soft day. It's not bomber stiff, but doesn't flop a ton or deflect; I've found it in line with the original Gotama and the original MX 108. What I've grown to enjoy is its quickness and ability to adapt to terrain (as noted by Blister). It can handle big turns at full speed but also descend choppier bumps well.

I can't say much about the mount point; can't remember where I put them. For your size, the 186cm could work, but they might feel a little long depending on the terrain and your willingness to push the ski. The 176 should be fine as a soft snow tool. Overall, I think the Ones are a solid "powder ski" for someone who's not super picky about the exact specs, but wants something versatile, capable and solid for soft days.

Thanks for the response! From what I've heard it seems to be a soft, playful ski for the fluffier day but I've also heard that it is a fairly stiff ski. How would you compare it to the Line SFB, from hand flexing both skis it seems that the Volkl one is stiffer and has quite a bit more rebound. I was hoping that the ONE wouldn't deflect as bad as the SFB sometimes does but then again I have the 176cm length and you have the 186cm length.

I think I purchased the right length, I'm not going to grow anymore and plus I'm losing a lot of weight because of Lyme disease. I think it will be refreshing to ski a agile powder ski. I'm more concerned about the mount point but I'll probably choose +4 or +5. I have awhile to make that decision.

[madriverfreeride]

Appreciate the response! Yeah, I'll probably mount them +4 but I'm leaning towards +5 which I believe is 5.5cm or so back from true center. 5'6", skiing 186cm length? I don't think I could handle such long planks. I wanted to go with the Volkl One in the 186 length but I decided not to. My 184 Bacons, which are actually 181's are fine if not a little long in the tight spots of the North East. So that was the deciding factor, I could regret it though. Have yet to ski the ONES.

Ya, the 186 is pretty big for me, but I figure they'll be less of a handful than my 185 cochise which they will probably be replacing. yes I know, entirely different skis, but I want a longer ski for the west coast and it turns out I don't like the cochise. I'll still use it on the east, probably just keep the speed down in tighter woods.

[alpinevibes]

Thanks for the response! From what I've heard it seems to be a soft, playful ski for the fluffier day but I've also heard that it is a fairly stiff ski. How would you compare it to the Line SFB, from hand flexing both skis it seems that the Volkl one is stiffer and has quite a bit more rebound. I was hoping that the ONE wouldn't deflect as bad as the SFB sometimes does but then again I have the 176cm length and you have the 186cm length.

I think I purchased the right length, I'm not going to grow anymore and plus I'm losing a lot of weight because of Lyme disease. I think it will be refreshing to ski a agile powder ski. I'm more concerned about the mount point but I'll probably choose +4 or +5. I have awhile to make that decision.

I haven't skied the Line SFB, but hand flexed a few versions. I would say the One is stiffer. Sounds like the 176 will be great for you. You'll be ripping quick and dirty.

[Duckpond]

First post to a TGR forum here, not sure why it has taken me so long to join....

I came into a pair of Volkl Ones after having a 3 day old Marker Baron binding blow out on me during one of the few days we actually got some snow on the East Coast this season. This resulted in one of my S7's making its way down the mountain brake-less and eventually deep into the woods buried in fresh snow at Sugarbush. After much searching to no avail, I was left without a ski and only half a binding. Marker was fantastic about replacing the bindings, but informed me they would not be able to replace that particular ski. In a fortunate turn of events they shipped me new bindings a brand new pair of Volkl Ones as compensation.

The Volkl Ones are awesome. Unfortunately I have not gotten a chance to ski them in anything deep, but on the hardpack and crud they killed it; really playful, quick, and surprisingly stable. They carve far better than I would have anticipated. I would not have considered buying a fully rockered ski, but I was not going to complain about a free pair. I like them way more than I would have thought. Mine are mounted with the replacement Barons at the traditional mount position. They are so laterally quick, I personally wouldn't want to be any further forward on them. That being said, im not really one for the terrain park. I also figure that when I get them out there on a deep day I want them to float as much as possible. My other skis are soul 7's and while I love those as well, I enjoy the stiffer Ones in crud.

You will have a blast one these out west. Unless the pow was waist deep, I can't see you needing anything fatter. Mine are 186's, at 6'1 200lbs, I can move them around very easily for a reasonably large ski. These are nearly a one ski quiver and will ski well in just about anything. I am planning to swap the Barons over to my Soul 7's and using those primarily for short touring. The Ones are a bit heavy for skinning. For skiing at resorts, I will be on my Ones for the majority of days next season.

Hope this helps!

P.S. if anyone happens to be hiking up at the Bush this spring and comes across an S7 with half of a binding off of Lower Organgrinder, holler...

[CONAIR_BUSCEMI]

First post to a TGR forum here, not sure why it has taken me so long to join....

I came into a pair of Volkl Ones after having a 3 day old Marker Baron binding blow out on me during one of the few days we actually got some snow on the East Coast this season. This resulted in one of my S7's making its way down the mountain brake-less and eventually deep into the woods buried in fresh snow at Sugarbush. After much searching to no avail, I was left without a ski and only half a binding. Marker was fantastic about replacing the bindings, but informed me they would not be able to replace that particular ski. In a fortunate turn of events they shipped me new bindings a brand new pair of Volkl Ones as compensation.

The Volkl Ones are awesome. Unfortunately I have not gotten a chance to ski them in anything deep, but on the hardpack and crud they killed it; really playful, quick, and surprisingly stable. They carve far better than I would have anticipated. I would not have considered buying a fully rockered ski, but I was not going to complain about a free pair. I like them way more than I would have thought. Mine are mounted with the replacement Barons at the traditional mount position. They are so laterally quick, I personally wouldn't want to be any further forward on them. That being said, im not really one for the terrain park. I also figure that when I get them out there on a deep day I want them to float as much as possible. My other skis are soul 7's and while I love those as well, I enjoy the stiffer Ones in crud.

You will have a blast one these out west. Unless the pow was waist deep, I can't see you needing anything fatter. Mine are 186's, at 6'1 200lbs, I can move them around very easily for a reasonably large ski. These are nearly a one ski quiver and will ski well in just about anything. I am planning to swap the Barons over to my Soul 7's and using those primarily for short touring. The Ones are a bit heavy for skinning. For skiing at resorts, I will be on my Ones for the majority of days next season.

Hope this helps!

P.S. if anyone happens to be hiking up at the Bush this spring and comes across an S7 with half of a binding off of Lower Organgrinder, holler...

Awesome, this gets me pumped for the 2016/2017 season. I'm going to buy some Attack 13's bindings and mount them up soon. Personally, my required taste is a mount closer to center and even +5 is 5 plus centimeters back from true center. I'll probably go +4 and forget about it. Although, I do ski in a forward/attack stance so closer to traditional mount would help with tip dive, staying on top of the snow and driving the tips. Traditional mount on these skis just looks very odd to me. I mean I like a little tail for stability and landings. Nevertheless, the ONES are definitely stiffer and lighter than my SFB's, so that's a plus.

I'm very indecisive!