When the descent must be earned through a steep, uphill climb, Volkl’s Rise Above 88 Women’s Ski becomes the ultimate tool for the job. Its lightweight construction, moderate waist, and stable ride combine to create the Rise Above 88’s strikingly versatile profile that delivers everything you need in a touring ski with nothing that you don’t. Its multi-layer wood core sports an excellent balance between lightness and stability, while its 3D Radius Sidecut amplifies turning performance in a vastly changing, high alpine environment. Complete with an early rise tip and a finely-tuned 88mm waist, the Rise Above 88 becomes an effortless performer on both the downhill and the climb. Easily maneuverable through variable terrain and strikingly powerful on big mountain lines, the expert-level Rise Above 88 Women’s Ski blends the best of uphill efficiency with superior downhill esteem.