Review: Völkl Revolt 104

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The Revolt 104 has proved a versatile favorite for freeskiers and weekend warriors alike since its introduction a few seasons back. It has an uncanny knack for overperforming expectations in all kinds of situations, not least of all the park, where it’s a really fun, predictable surf machine. Our testers were big fans of the ski once again for the coming season.

Groomers & Resort Skiing:

The Revolt 104 has very deep rocker lines, but still turns surprisingly well, with good edge hold on groomed snow. It follows plenty of the design principles of the venerable Völkl Gotama, with the long rise and damp ski engaging instantly when put on edge, counteracting the deep rocker lines. Of course, it’s a much softer and more playful ski, so it does have something of a speed limit on hardpack, though most skiers won’t reach that point. The profile also makes the ski very pivoty and easy to ski in tight spots like trees, bumps, and chutes.

"This is a stable ski and solid on landings. Boosting side hits and landing deep is no sweat for this one. It also handled medium drops and straight-lining moguls like a champ." - Jordan Condon, ski tester

Powder & Mixed Conditions:

The Revolt 104 has lots of taper and plenty of rocker meaning that despite a relatively modest waist, it goes sideways in powder very easily. The damp flex is a boon in mixed conditions too, while it isn’t the stiffest ski, it remains poised in cruddy snow and heavy conditions too. The tail is a bit stiffer than the nose so it has some extra support if the chop throws you into the backseat too.

Park & Jibbing:

It was the park where our testers really loved the Revolt 104, echoing the fact that lots of the Völkl pro team ride it there too. The profile of the ski (relatively flat camber and deep rocker lines) makes them a dream for surface swaps and butters, and the ski isn’t so soft that it folds. The wider platform is something a lot of our testers favor too. It’s stiff enough in the tail to handle jumps of any size and the mounting point is also very fitting for park skiing. The only downside is it isn’t the lightest ski out there.

"Felt super smooth on rails and super floaty on jumps. Felt comfortable going fast it also felt super chill riding switch. It comes in a 188cm so I would recommend a big guy looking for a longer ski in the park or as an everyday ski!" - Brock Marzolf, ski tester

Conclusion:

Our testers enjoyed the Völkl Revolt 104 most as a park ski, but they are certainly a very capable all-mountain ski. The 188 length in particular makes them an attractive option for taller skiers. They are wide enough to be your big day ski out east and still ski some park laps and they could easily be a one ski quiver most places. But for skiers who enjoy jibby maneuvers like presses and surface swaps, we’d recommend giving these a try because you might just be surprised.