The 2025 Volkl Katana V.Werks with Tyrolia Attack 14 GW Bindings is a unique ski that reimagines the Mantra 108 with a touring-focused approach. Designed for a niche audience, this ski excels in technical, deep, and challenging terrain while remaining impressively light and precise. We paired the V-Werks with the Tyrolia Attack 14 GW because of the Attack’s light weight, reliability, and ease-of-use for all mountain and freeride skiers. Additionally, ample elastic travel and direct power transmission function to ensure these bindings cater perfectly to the needs of demanding freeriders.

Why we like it:

The Katana V.Werks stands out thanks to its extreme construction techniques, blending lightweight design with exceptional strength. This results in a ski that's both incredibly light for its width and robust for its weight, making it a marvel of modern ski engineering.

Who it's for:

Advanced to expert skiers seeking a lightweight yet powerful and responsive ski for tackling deep and technical backcountry lines will find the Katana V.Werks to be an excellent choice.

Highlights:

The ski features Volkl’s Multilayer Wood Core Light, combining poplar and beech stringers for stability and energy underfoot. 3D Ridge Carbon laminates enhance strength and responsiveness while keeping the ski light. The fully rockered profile is tailored for powder, offering superb maneuverability and a smearable feel in deep snow. The Attack 14 GW’s FR PRO3 Toe contains 30 mm of elastic travel which provides a smooth and confidence inspiring feel when tracking though variable snow while also recentering the boot to its neutral position extremely well to keep you locked in, acting almost like a suspension system. NX FR Heel pieces have 16 mm of elastic travel which assists in prevent false-releases. These heel pieces also make stepping into and out of bindings with ease, even in deep snow.

Things to consider:

The Katana V.Werks is highly specialized for backcountry powder and might not be the best choice for resort skiing. While it can serve as a good option for less aggressive resort powder skiers, it’s not ideal for high speeds or variable snow conditions, where other skis may perform better.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Katana V.Werks skis true to size.