Völkl Yumi

Völkl Yumi - Model (2017/2018)

The Völkl Yumi is a lightweight women's all-mountain ski built around an 83 mm waist and a metal-free construction. Its character is more about easy handling and predictable behaviour than brute-force stability, making it a sensible choice for intermediate to advanced skiers who spend most of their time on groomed slopes but want some extra room for softer snow and mixed terrain.

The ski uses a wood core and a lightweight construction without metal reinforcement. At 1,390 g per ski in 161 cm, the Yumi is notably light underfoot, which contributes to its easy handling and makes it less demanding than heavier all-mountain skis.

The 125–83–103 mm dimensions give the Yumi a relatively moderate waist for an all-mountain ski. It remains comfortable on groomed pistes while offering more surface area and versatility in softer snow than a narrow piste-oriented model.

The Tip Rocker helps with turn initiation and makes the ski easier to manoeuvre when the snow gets softer or the terrain becomes more variable. Traditional camber underfoot provides edge contact and support on harder snow. In the 161 cm length, the Yumi has a 17.1 m turning radius, giving it a useful middle ground between shorter, quick turns and longer carved arcs.

This is not a ski designed around maximum power or deep-powder performance. Its strengths are its low weight, accessible handling and balanced shape. Think of it as a frontside-oriented all-mountain ski with enough width and rocker to venture beyond perfectly groomed pistes when conditions allow.

Specifications:

• Category: All-mountain

• Intended skier: Women

• Skiing level: Intermediate to advanced

• Dimensions: 125–83–103 mm

• Waist width: 83 mm

• Turning radius: 17.1 m at 161 cm

• Weight: 1,390 g per ski at 161 cm

• Construction: Metal-free construction

• Core: Wood

• Rocker profile: Tip Rocker with traditional camber underfoot

• Intended use: Groomed slopes, softer snow and mixed terrain

Who is this ski for?

The Yumi is a good fit for an intermediate to advanced female skier looking for a light, manageable all-mountain ski that is happiest on groomed snow but can also handle softer conditions and occasional off-piste skiing. The 83 mm waist, Tip Rocker and traditional camber give it a useful middle ground between a narrow piste ski and a wider freeride model.

The main reason to choose it is its combination of low weight and easy handling. At 1,390 g per ski in 161 cm, it is considerably more about manoeuvrability than brute force. Skiers looking for a heavy, powerful ski for consistently high-speed charging or frequent deep-powder days should look at a different category.