New for this season, the Volkl Confession looks set to take all-mountain skiing by storm. Designed to rival the likes of the Armada TST and Rossignol Soul 7, the Confession boasts Volkl’s high-end engineering and construction designed to make short work of slush, powder, trees, groomers and crud. This is a go anywhere, do anything, all-mountain Swiss army knife. Slightly stiffer than mid-flex, they’re perfect for skiers who want a responsive and stable ski with just enough flex and forgiveness to absorb vibrations or blast through crud. Ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers. Built around a multi-layer wood core which combines two different densities of wood. In the binding area underfoot, a dense Ash wood core is used, while the rest of the ski utilises Poplar. The dense Ash underfoot give the bindings secure screw retention and stability, while the softer poplar sections create durability and pop. Volkl tailor the flex pattern for each ski model to match the desired performance characteristics. The full sidewall construction maintains fantastic edge hold throughout the turn while simultaneously helping to absorb vibration from ruts and uneven snow pack. The P-Tex 4500 sintered base uses world cup performance materials, ensuring maximum speed, agility and durability. Due to the high level of wax absorption, abrasion resistance and durability the base retains excellent gliding characteristics throughout the life of the ski. A metal laminate comprised of titanal, an aluminium alloy with high strength-to-weight ratio, runs the full length of the core, providing lightweight, accurate performance meaning the ski stays obedient and manageable through uneven snowpack and crud. While carbon stringers running the length of the core help to give the ski a continuous flex and responsive rebound from tip to tail. Tip and tail rocker blends reverse camber in the nose and tails with traditional positive camber underfoot. This allows the ski to charge with ease through unpredictable snow but hold a solid carve when