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Völkl Revolt 81

4 available lengths: 148, 158, 168, 178 cm
$450 MSRP
Völkl Revolt 81 — topsheet
The read

A frontside all-mountain twin tip built for park features and groomed terrain, with a waist narrower than most all-mountain skis in the catalog and a longer-radius bias that favors medium-to-large arcs over quick pivots. Its metal-free wood core keeps weight notably light for the category, making it quick and easy to flex without the damping of heavier builds. This is a strong fit for a skier seeking an accessible first twin tip that handles rails, park, and hardpack with confidence.

Where it sits across every ski we carry

Waist 81 mm
Narrower · firmer-snow Wider · powder
Weight 1,420–1,870 g
Lighter · playful Heavier · damp & planted
Turn radius 13.9–21.8 m
Shorter · quick & nimble Longer · stable at speed
Tip taper 30 mm
Straighter · grippy More taper · loose

Specs & what they mean

What the Revolt 81's numbers add up to, as a model — the three things that define how it skis.

Turn & shape

A 18.9-meter radius draws medium-to-long turns and holds a line through them; a moderate taper keeps entry manageable without giving up much grip mid-arc.

Stability & dampness

Built without metal on a multilayer woodcore, it's lighter and livelier underfoot — easy to release from a turn and quick edge to edge. At 1,650 g it stays light and maneuverable.

Float & width

At 81 mm it's an all-rounder leaning toward firm snow — enough width for soft conditions, still quick on edge. A cambered profile keeps it locked to the snow for grip rather than smear-and-release.
Metal
None
Core
Multilayer woodcore
Rocker
Full camber
Tail
Not published
Recommended binding
Marker Griffon 13
By length — exact specs for each size
Spec 148 cm158 cm168 cm178 cm
Tip (mm) 111.0111.0111.0111.0
Waist (mm) 81.081.081.081.0
Tail (mm) 104.0104.0104.0104.0
Radius (m) 13.916.318.921.8
Weight (g) 1,4201,5101,6501,870

Common questions

How much does the Revolt 81 weigh?

Per ski, the Revolt 81 weighs 1,420–1,870 g across its lengths (1,420 g at 148 cm, 1,510 g at 158 cm, 1,650 g at 168 cm, 1,870 g at 178 cm).

What is the Revolt 81's turn radius?

The Revolt 81 has a 13.9–21.8 m turn radius.

Similar all-mountain skis

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