We’re not sure if the world needs a ski like this, but we’re sure glad we live in one where it exists. When we first got a look at the all-new 2024 Volkl Revolt 114, our minds wandered to deep powder fields, filled-in pillow lines, and natural freeride features in very snowy zones. There’s not much else that this 114 is going to be used for, and that’s fine by Volkl—this is one of the more specific skis that they make, from a shape, construction, and profile perspective. The interesting thing with this ski, unlike others that split the difference between narrower and wider models (Revolt 104 and 121), is that it has a very different shape and style, putting its own unique spin and flavor on wide twin-tipped skis. It seems that this ski was built for the pro freeride skier who’s looking for something with a flatter tail and a sturdier build for landing huge airs and taking challenging and demanding lines. There’s not a whole lot of “recreational” skiing that’s going to be done on these skis, and that’s okay—there's the Blaze 114 or even the Katana 108 for those applications—this one feels like it has something more specific in mind.

There’s not a crazy amount of technology that goes into the Revolt 114, there’s just a lot of wood. This ski uses Volkl’s Multilayer Woodcore, and given the overall footprint involved, it definitely makes the ski feel like a beast. In the shortest length, the 177, the ski tips the scale at 2251 grams, so that upper 191 will definitely make a dent in the snow when it hits. The blend of poplar and beech, combined with the fiberglass and epoxy makes the heft come to fruition. We’re also getting a stiffer base P-Tex material here, adding to the strength and durability. With a full sidewall underfoot and mini cap in the ends, this ski is about as stout and sturdy as it gets. We’ve said similar things about the Revolt 104 and the 121 over the years, and that concept carries through to the new 114. 

The shape of this ski is where it really starts to separate itself from the herd. While it’s squarely in the middle of the Revolt family, the tail shape of this 114 is a lot less “twinned” or splayed than the other skis here. It’s pretty flat, actually, giving the ski more of a directional feel than its cohorts, lending to the big-mountain and hard-charging character and personality. It’s also pretty straight, with not a whole lot of roundness to the arc. This is where the ski falls more in line with the rest of the Revolts. The 3D Radius Sidecut isn’t as 3D as some other skis in the Volkl line. Here, in the 184, the middle of the ski gets a 19-meter arc while the tips and tails are 25 and 22-meters respectively. While it’s not symmetrical in the sense of a park-oriented twin tip, it is pretty consistent in the taper from tip to tail. There’s quite a bit of early taper in the tip and tail, but more specifically in the tail. That makes it easy to release, while keeping the overall character of the ski somewhat planted in reality.

We’re not of the opinion that this ski will be for everyone. We even feel that way about the 104 and the 121, but the fact that Volkl’s putting this one out there is still a testament to the athlete-driven nature of the company and the resulting ski. While it falls into the twin tip and freestyle category, there’s not a whole lot of park application here, mainly due to the shape and weight, but for long, drawn out backcountry tricks, this thing is top-notch.