2025 Volkl Revolt 86

Volkl’s Revolt 86 returns for 2025 with some fresh new graphics, but remains the same shape, build, and character that we’ve known and loved for a number of years now. When we first got on this Revolt 86, what seems like half a decade ago, it was remarkable how well it skied for being a light twin tip that was more meant for the park and pipe. While it excels in those realms, it’s tough to deny the ski’s all-mountain usefulness, not only for higher end skiers looking for a playful experience, but also progressing skiers in search of a one ski quiver for true all-mountain riding. For this year, we’re getting new graphics, but the skis are otherwise identical to their predecessors. Another great point to note about this 86 is that it comes in a vast array of lengths, ranging from 148 to 180, so this not only hits the junior and tweener market, but the adult realm as well. With a wide scope of capabilities and a broad approach, this twin is totally useful and fun.

For many Volkl skis, we see a ton of technology. The Revolt 86 is somewhat different in that regard. While the build is somewhat straightforward, there’s beauty in that simplicity. Volkl uses their Multilayer wood core to power this ski, and they put it in a blend of sandwich sidewall and cap construction. As a result, skiers get excellent grip and torsional stiffness underfoot for railing and ripping carved turns on the groomers, as well as lighter and more flexible tips and tails that allow for multi-directional skiing and more durability for landing huge tricks and massive airs. We are pleased each time we get on these skis at their ability to be flexible, playful, sturdy and predictable. With a mid-range weight of 1860 grams per ski in the 180, it’s not like this is the lightest ski on the planet—there's some heft here. That blend of attributes is mainly due to the build, and it makes a lot of sense when you consider the target market of this ski. Additionally, it feels like they’ve stumbled upon a whole new group of skiers that they never intended to have, and that always seems like a win to us. Tester Bob St.Pierre notes that “while I’m a pretty big skier at 6/2 225, I never felt like this ski was too floppy. Rather, I enjoyed the energy and pop to a great extent. No issues here.”

This is a very balanced ski from tip to tail. As far as shape and profile are concerned, this twin-tipped ski has equal splay in the tips and tails, and while the sidecut is slightly less symmetrical, the ski still feels composed and confident in multi-directional uses. With a tip of 120, an 86 waist, and a 110 tail, the ski produces a pretty straight arc of 23.3 meters in the 180 cm length. There’s minimal taper to this ski, so you’re getting a longer effective edge than some skis that are more tapered. That aligns with the longer turn radius as well. Tip and tail rocker complete this well-rounded package, making this ski stand out as both an excellent park and pipe stick as well as a fantastic overall ski. Another large tester, Marcus Shakun, recalls that “the Revolt 86 quickly gained my respect as an all-mountain ski. I’m not a park skier so that’s not really my focus. But on groomers, and in the bumps, and through the trees, the Revolt 86 held up its end of the deal for sure. Very impressed.”

This ski checks a lot of boxes for a lot of skiers. With a wide range of sizes, a well-rounded shape, and an insanely agile character, the 2025 Volkl Revolt 86 has a whole lot to offer a huge number of skiers. Built with durability and mobility in mind, this ski will help progressing skiers not only achieve clean and round turns on groomers, but also aspiring park and freestyle skiers get some serious air underfoot. At great value, it’s hard to look past this ski if you’re shopping for a mid-80's all-mountain/freestyle option. With a sharp new look, this ski will catch eyes as well as big air.