The word "flair" may conjure thoughts of style, but Völkl has created these skis to be Fair, Lightweight, Agile, Intelligent, and Reliable.
During the past few years, I have gravitated toward sub-80mm frontside skis, but when I stepped into the Völkl Flair 81, I was not disappointed. The new shape and construction felt more balanced to me than its predecessor, offering a smoother flex along with a rounder turn shape. It gripped the morning's crispy groomers just like you expect a Völkl to do, and the slight tip and tail rocker gave me confidence in the spring crud. I look forward to spending more time on it in the trees and moguls.
- Fair -- Constructed mostly from recycled materials and locally sourced wood core
- Lightweight -- Lightweight wood cores and women-specific binding systems
- Agile -- Quick and easy to maneuver, nimble, lively
- Intelligent -- 3D Ridge construction; UVO technology; optimized sidecut, rocker, and flex
- Reliable - Grip, control, confidence, trust
- Who is it for? An advanced woman looking for a daily driver.
- Who is it not for? This is not a first ski.
- Insider tip: Don’t be afraid to drive it: the more you give it, the more it responds.