2027 Volkl Revolt 90

The 2027 Volkl Revolt 90 gets a graphic change but returns otherwise unchanged. From shape to build, this ski is all about park competition and symmetry. If you’re looking for a directional or more all-mountain twin tip, this is likely not your best option out there. On the other hand, if the X-Games and Olympics are in your future, then this is a fantastic choice for a slopestyle ski, and likely there’s not a whole lot better for you. With smooth taper shape and Volkl’s technology built in, this is a great place to be. It has a solid feel and a confident character that allows for big airs and huge tricks.

Volkl puts a lot of focus into proper engineering and construction. One of the more modern styles of building a freestyle ski is found here with Volkl’s Light Swingweight Woodcore. While the overall feel and style resemble the multi-layer wood core that we see in other skis, the way in which they mill it down to be lighter in the tips and tails and sturdy underfoot is quite impressive and innovative. The milling and shaping of the wood core are the most impressive thing here, as there aren’t really any external additives that ensure technological superiority or anything like that. Rather, the ski simply relies on a well thought out design that works great for the upper echelons of freestyle skiers. In the 180 cm length, this ski sits on the scale at 1771 grams, which is right about average and what you’re looking for in a true park ski. Tester Jeff Neagle notes that “this ski feels very sturdy and balanced. The hope here is that the skier stays right in the middle of the ski and it works great.” When you are centered, you can feel the equality of build from tip to tail, and that presents a lot of confidence when you need it most.

Symmetry in footprint is a big clue as to the intended purpose of these skis. The shape features quite a bit more taper in the tips and the tails than we’ve seen in more traditional park skis in the past. The Volkl Revolt 90 features some early taper to the tips and tails, creating a smoother takeoff and landing zone for the ski, especially at higher speeds and in bigger airs. As these are top-end performers, they need to be able to answer the call of the highest tier freestyle skiers on the planet. This involves regular 100+ foot jumps and switch takeoffs and landings. Nobody wants to hook a tip or a tail at these speeds and heights, and that’s where this innovative shaping comes in handy. With symmetrical measurements all around, from tip to tail and side to side, this ski is as multi-directional as it comes, and that’s just the way modern park skiers want it. Neagle continues, stating that “the confidence that this ski gives in a big jump format is just awesome. The fear levels descend quite a bit when approaching takeoff and landing.” When mixing flex and shape, the Revolt 90 has a lot of ease of use built in.

There's not a ton of versatility or multi-use compatibility here, and that's okay. While the application for this ski is on the narrow and specific side of the spectrum, the intended use capabilities are nothing short of remarkable. The blend of modern shaping and construction pairs well with the symmetrical shaping and profile to make an insanely proper ski for all types of park and pipe shredding. We’ve already seen the Revolt 90 featured in the highest levels of competition, and we plan on seeing it more and more as the years progress. We think that for dedicated park skiers and slopestyle competitors, the Revolt 90 is tough to beat.