In the engineering of high-performance sports cars, combining a rigid chassis with elastic shock-absorbing elements makes it possible to cover miles at a brisk pace with complete ride comfort. The Völkl Flair 79 brings this technology to versatile on-piste skiing (all-conditions on-piste). Its “chassis” uses the Dual Woodcore XL core, a combination of two longitudinal hardwood stringers separated by air channels that reduce weight without sacrificing responsiveness. Added over this core is the Powered by Steel reinforcement layer, a thin spring-steel sheet that provides torsional stiffness, neutralizes vibrations and ensures consistent edge grip on hard snow.

Its turning performance stands out thanks to the Center Sidewall construction, which concentrates a straight sidewall edge under the boot to maximize power transmission, combined with 3D.Ridge technology that thins the profile at the ends to minimize turning inertia. Its Tip & Tail Rocker profile makes it possible to alternate short turns with wide, carved turns with minimal effort. Power transmission is handled by the integrated Marker iPT 11.0 system (ref. 6634K1SE): a mounting platform integrated into the ski itself that does not restrict the ski’s natural flex, with a compact heel piece, precise-release toe piece and a DIN adjustment range from 3 to 11.

Technical specifications

• Brand and models: Völkl Flair 79 skis + Marker iPT 11.0 bindings (integrated iPT system).

• Ski reference: Völkl 119291.

• Binding reference: Marker iPT 11.0 ref. 6634K1SE.

• Category: Women's All-Conditions On-Piste / versatile piste alpine ski.

• Skier level: Intermediate to advanced / sporty piste skiing.

• Ski weight: ~2580 g per pair with bindings (in the 156 cm length) / ~1620 g per ski without binding.

• Geometry dimensions (in 163 cm): 129 - 79 - 109 mm (Radius: 14.1 m).

• Geometry dimensions (in 156 cm): 129 - 79 - 109 mm (Radius: 12.7 m).

• Geometry dimensions (in 149 cm): 129 - 79 - 109 mm (Radius: 11.8 m).

• Geometry dimensions (in 142 cm): 129 - 79 - 109 mm (Radius: 10.8 m).

• Core (Chassis): Dual Woodcore XL (dual wood core with air channels for weight reduction).

• Structural reinforcement: Powered by Steel (elastic steel sheet for torsional stability and vibration dissipation).

• Structural design: 3D.Ridge (raised central ridge that reduces rotational mass at the tip and tail).

• Edge construction: Center Sidewall (straight sidewall underfoot for direct transmission and forgiving cap ends).

• Profile: Tip & Tail Rocker with traditional arching (camber) underfoot.

• Base: High-density, durable sintered P-Tex 2100 base.

• Plate system: iPT (integrated platform recessed into the ski core).

• Binding heel piece: iPT heel piece with smooth step-in and secure mechanical retention.

• Release range (DIN): 3.0 - 11.0 (calibrated for intermediate and advanced female skiers).

• Boot compatibility: Compliant with the traditional alpine standard (ISO 5355).