The 2025 Volkl Revolt 96 with Salomon Strive 14 GW Bindings combines the playful nature of a park ski with the stability and strength necessary for all-mountain adventures. This ski's playful characteristics enhance off-piste experiences, while its directional sidecut and stiff flex pattern ensure powerful carving performance, making it an ideal choice for skiers who transition seamlessly from summit to park. We paired the 96 with the Strive 14 because of this binding’s well known reputation for safety, reliability, and ease of use. Featuring an LDN toe piece that optimizes contact and response, these bindings integrate seamlessly with boots and skis, allowing for a natural flex and balanced stance, making them the perfect choice to pair with this ski.

Why we like it:

The Revolt 96 stands out for its versatility, featuring a smeary and playful attitude off-trail and a strong, planted character on-trail. Given its versatility and high performance across the mountain, the Revolt 96 is a remarkable value for the price.

Who it's for:

This ski is designed for intermediate to expert freestyle skiers who appreciate both park and all-mountain performance.

Highlights:

Volkl’s Multilayer Wood core combines poplar and beech to deliver light weight, strength, and durability, as well as ensuring a smooth, vibration-free ride. The directional twin tip shape adds to the all-mountain versatility, freestyle capability, and ease of use in soft snow. And thanks to camber underfoot, the Revolt 96 has poppy energy for takeoffs, can carve solid turns, and floats like a champ in soft snow. The Strive 14 GW, with its lightweight build and low-profile chassis, delivers a smooth and responsive ride all day long. It remains nimble in deep snow and light on your feet as the day progresses. The LDN Toe Pieces offer a low stand height, optimizing power transfer and improving the connection to your skis. The Automatic Toe Adaption feature effortlessly adjusts to GripWalk boots without the need for manual adjustments. Additionally, the Snow Scrapers on the toe pieces effectively remove snow and ice, ensuring a secure fit that enhances both safety and performance for direct power transmission

Things to consider:

The Revolt 96 offers an exceptional price-to-performance ratio, making it a top choice if you need a ski that performs well across various conditions but are on a budget. It’s an excellent option for those who are interested in park skiing but also want to ski the rest of the mountain.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These ski true to size.