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Völkl Katana V-Werks

3 available lengths: 177, 184, 191 cm
$1,650 MSRP
Völkl Katana V-Werks — topsheet
The read

Designed for backcountry and big mountain freeride, this advanced-rated ski targets touring athletes who need powder-capable float without sacrificing downhill performance. Its 112mm waist sits wider than most freeride skis in the catalog, and its turn radius ranks near the top of the cohort, favoring long, sweeping arcs at speed. A full carbon construction with no metal keeps weight moderate for its category, producing a light and energetic feel suited to strong skiers charging variable backcountry terrain.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 112 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,846–2,002 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 23.4–25.9 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 31 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Katana V-Werks's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 23.4-meter radius is a straight-line shape — it resists tight turns and is built to run long and fast, with a moderate taper that keeps the tip planted.

Stability & dampness

Built without metal on a lightweight multilayer wood core, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 1,846 g it stays light and maneuverable.

Float & width

At 112 mm it's a wide, soft-snow ski built to float and plane more than to carve hardpack. A cambered profile holds a clean edge underfoot while the width carries the float.
Metal
None
Core
Multilayer woodcore light
Rocker
Camber
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Marker DUKE PT 11 125MM ANTHRACITE - GRAY
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 177 cm184 cm191 cm
Tip (mm) 143.0143.0143.0
Waist (mm) 112.0112.0112.0
Tail (mm) 132.0132.0132.0
Radius (m) 23.423.525.9
Weight (g) 1,8461,8942,002

Common questions

How much does the Katana V-Werks weigh?

Per ski, the Katana V-Werks weighs 1,846–2,002 g across its lengths (1,846 g at 177 cm, 1,894 g at 184 cm, 2,002 g at 191 cm).

What is the Katana V-Werks's turn radius?

The Katana V-Werks has a 23.4–25.9 m turn radius.

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