Backcountry Skis

Never a slave to orthodoxy, Voile Manufacturing has always been on the forefront of creative thinking and unusual ideas to help improve the backcountry skiing experience. So when we asked ourselves how we might further modify the already-marvelous, incredibly-versatile V6, the answer seemed obvious: Take it fishing. And that's exactly what we did-not for trout, bass or crappie-but by adding fish-like scales to its base, a feature we've dubbed the "Voile Traction-Pattern Base." The Voile V6 BC represents Voile's third foray into the domain of scaled-base skis, as preceded by the Vector BC and Charger BC. Admittedly, such skis are not for everyone or every variety of slope. That said, for the backcountry skier who must continually make long approaches over undulating terrain, the V6 BC's can be a welcome godsend. Does the V6 BC replace the need to carry skins? No, definitely not. Is there are a compromise in downhill glide on lesser slopes? Yes, and we're sorry, but earplugs are not included. Thanks to the same lightweight Aspen core and carbon-fiber construction as the V6, as well as our signature Voile Hybrid Rocker, the V6 BC will still impress when skiing steeper downhill pitches. And who's gonna argue with the tedium of applying and removing skins too often? Also see our lightweight "Hyper" version of this ski: Voile Hyper V6 BC ATTENTION: Voile V6 BC Skis mounted with quiver killers are not covered under Voile factory warranty.

With its deeply sculpted waist and Nordic rockered tip for easy turning, the S-Bound 112 Crown/Dual Skin Xtralite is made for backcountry enthusiasts who seek the thrill of a good descent. A lightweight wood core improves touring efficiency while the Offtrack Crown provides traction in a wide range of conditions. In steeper climbs, the short Easy Skin or the full Super Skin help to safely reach the starting point of the next descent.