Message #7878

[Ron]

no, the construction has changed.

http://www.volkl.com/ski/freeskiing_katana.html

The all-new Katana features a top-end wood core, vertical sidewalls and two sheets of titanium. Its most interesting feature is the Powder Channel, unique among skis. The channel allows us to provide the ride quality of a swallow-tail design while allowing the skier to ride switch. With a slight rocker for easy smearing in powder, combined with our burliest construction, the combination of stability and ease is truly amazing.

I agree it's probably not a great resort pow ski. It really depends on what you are looking for in a pow ski. Its become a bit subjective. Did you want something with a rocker or traditional? Something soley powder oriented or a little more flexible? I wouldn't make this my choice. How about something like 140-120-130? It's similar to the Atomic Thug.