Vlkl Secret 96 remains a favorite among female freeriders, offering a perfectly balanced mix of performance, versatility, and responsiveness. Building on last years platform, Volkl has subtly refined the shaping and construction, resulting in quicker turn initiation and improved energy transfer while maintaining the smooth, well-rounded feel skiers love.

Why we like it:
The Secret 96 is a true one-ski quiver, delivering confident performance on piste, off-piste, and anywhere in between.

Who its for:
Advanced to expert skiers will get the most out of this ski, while ambitious intermediates seeking to elevate their skills can also enjoy its performance and responsiveness.

Key Features & Highlights:

• 4 Radius Drive Shaping: Adds a new radius to Volkls 3D Radius design, allowing greater variety in turn shapes with less effort from the skier.

• Tailored Carbon Tips (Updated 2025): Provides faster, more precise turn initiation and enhanced energy through each turn, giving a more responsive feel on hardpack.

• Tailored Titanal Frame: Offers stability, power, and optimized torsional rigidity over the Beech and Poplar multilayer woodcore.

• Multilayer Woodcore: Combines lightweight responsiveness with durability and solid edge grip.

• Rocker/Camber/Rocker Profile: Enhances float in soft snow while maintaining edge hold on hardpack.

• Sintered Base: Durable and fast for all-mountain performance.

Considerations:

• Not ideal for touring; lighter skis may be better suited for uphill efficiency.

• Best suited for advanced intermediates and up, as it is responsive and precise.

Specifications:

• Sidecut: 139/96/121 mm at 163 cm length

• Turn Radius: 23 / 37 / 13.7 / 18 m @ 177 cm

• Core: Poplar/Beech Multilayer Woodcore

• Construction: Tailored Titanal Frame + Tailored Carbon Tips

• Rocker/Camber/Rocker Profile

• Base: Sintered

• Ability Level: Advanced to Expert