Volkl KENDO 88 FLAT

KENDO 88
The all-mountain freerider, with its state-of-the-art construction, has an extremely broad field of application and is ideal for well-versed skiers who celebrate powerful turns in any terrain and on all pistes. Like the new Mantra and Kenja models, the Kendo 88 also features a revamped geometry and a center radius that has been shortened by one meter in the 3D Radius Sidecut. It is important to know that the three different radiuses combined in a single ski generally provide turn characteristics of enormous versatility. The new 16 m radius in the center further increases the radius variability. Especially lovers of tight, edge and carving turns will benefit from this ski. On the one hand, this allows for a particularly sporty and intuitive skiing style on groomed pistes, but it also ensures the necessary maneuverability for better traversing difficult terrain. Thanks to the shortened center radius, less force is required. New for this season, the Kendo 88 now also features Tailored Carbon Tips and a Tailored Titanal Frame, making it clear that, so to speak, the Kendo's middle name is "Skiing Pleasure".



Tailored Technologies: exclusively from Völkl

The Tailored Titanal Frame, which is used in the Mantra, Secret, Kendo and Kenja, is an evolution of the well-known Titanal frame. Thanks to this construction, the width of the Titanal top strap can be adapted to the length of the ski and the resulting torsional stiffness and damping behavior required by the skier. The percentage of Titanal is reduced for shorter ski lengths, so even shorter or lighter skiers can get the most out of their skis with little effort. The Kendo 88 is extremely versatile especially thanks to the new Tailored Carbon Tips. Carbon fibers applied via Tailored Fibre Placements (TFP) allow for optimal control of cornering behavior. The strength and alignment of the fibers define the necessary stress and energy accumulation exactly where it is needed. A particularly positive feature is the agile reaction of the scraper. This means that directly with turn initiation, the ski can be driven through the turn in a controlled manner and with ease. You could say that it is enough to think about the change of direction and it's done. In addition, this construction allows for less weight without loss of stability.

The new Kendo 88 with rocker profile in the tip and tail also incorporates the proven multi-layer wood core, covered by a continuous sidewall and a P-Tex 2100 base.