Shine 78

Völkl Shine 78

What the manufacturer says

The Shine 78 is aimed at sporty female skiers seeking comfort and versatility on the piste. It is fast, manoeuvrable and particularly at home on mixed to compact snow conditions on moderate slopes. The new multi-layer wood core reduces weight and ensures greater dynamism and stability. The “3D Radius Sidecut” enables agile and precise short turns. The “Lowride” system improves power transfer, increases control and, thanks to the TCX unit, makes it easier to get started.

SKIMAGAZIN rating

The Shine 78 has the smallest radius in its category, and that’s exactly how it rides: agile and harmonious – and, what’s more, astonishingly versatile, as it excels with its enormous all-round capability across all types of turn. It feels right at home on hard-packed slopes, but also copes well with softer, rutted snow. Not quite as uncompromising as some of its all-piste rivals, but wonderfully balanced. “Wow, ladies! A fun ski that’s up for anything from November to May and performs brilliantly!” gush our female testers.

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