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Volkl Attiva Aurora Womens Skis

For s few years now, Volkl has not had a Ladies ski in this 80 mm width range but now the wait is over. This is Volkls women's specific AC-50 and the wait has been worth it. The Aurora has the same shape as the AC-50 but like all Volkl women's models, it has a lighter core and a specific flex for lighter skiers. For all that, this is not a ski for the casual skier. This is a ski for a true expert with strong skills and probably a pretty high number of days on the hill. I felt that the edge grip of the Aurora was right at the top in women's skis regardless of category and the stability is also second to none. While we categorize the Aurora as a 50/50 ski, it does exhibit a packed snow/hard snow bias. The stiff flex generates great power in and out of the turn on groomers and makes this ski unshakeable in crud. However, the stiff flex also keeps this from being ideal in really light snow and it is probably not best for a steady diet of moguls. Like the Men's version, we suggest the Aurora for the better ski who has skills and a preference for speed on firm surfaces, but who also wants that same ski to be wide enough for a rare morning in the powder.