It’s time to succumb to the snow Gods with Volk’s latest Blaze 106 Ski. Its dependable directional shape and robust waist width are designed with expert skiers in mind and remain strategically tailored to freeride performance in a deep snow setting. Though it falls on the more powder-oriented end of the freeride spectrum, the Blaze 106 is no stranger to more technical expeditions and enlists the expertise of Volkl’s famed 3D Radius Sidecut to maintain its snappy, intuitive, and strikingly agile pedigree. As a result, the Blaze 106 becomes the ultimate powder companion that—when combined with a Titanal Binding Platform—boasts a surprisingly strong feel for a ski of its weight. Much of this lightness is owed to the Blaze 106’s Hybrid Multilayer Wood Core that serves to blur the line between creative freeride performance and lightweight touring execution. The resulting ride is substantially well-rounded and thus appeals to both downhill demons and touring afficionados alike. With just the right amount of snappiness and creativity to maintain its impeccable freeride pedigree, the Volkl Blaze 106 Ski sets forth with a gumptious stride that never wavers on the downhill or the climb.