The 2027 Volkl Revolt 114 with Salomon Strive 14 GW Bindings exists for steep, technical, deep terrain. It wears the Revolt name but stands apart from the twin-tip freestyle skis in the line, a directional big-mountain ski with a tapered, rockered shape built to charge through powder, chop, and committing lines. A multilayer wood core and full sidewalls give it the backbone to hold a line when the terrain gets serious. We paired the Revolt 114 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:

This is the rare wide ski that floats like a powder ski but drives like a directional charger, shaped to point downhill through technical terrain rather than slash around playfully. The multilayer wood core supplies a planted, confident feel at speed that most skis this wide cannot match.

Who it's for:

Advanced and expert skiers who ski big mountain terrain, steeps, and deep snow with a directional, downhill-focused style. Built for skiers who want to open it up in serious terrain rather than session the park or ride switch.

Highlights:

Directional through and through, unlike the twin-tip Revolts, and that starts with a tapered, rockered shape, more freeride than freestyle, which delivers float in deep snow and keeps the tips from deflecting in chop. Camber underfoot preserves a real edge the moment you roll a 114 mm waist over. A multilayer wood core pressed in sandwich construction with full sidewalls supplies the stability and edge grip technical terrain demands. It is a big-mountain tool that rewards a confident, driving skier. At the core is the three-part heel, which delivers the secure boot retention the Strive line is known for while keeping weight reasonable. Salomon's elastic travel keeps the binding planted through chatter and cut-up snow, so it does not get knocked offline easily. The LDN toe spreads lateral input across an extra-wide pedal for crisp edge-to-edge power transfer, and a sliding toe pedal lets the ski bend underfoot for a more natural flex. The whole assembly rides on a low-profile chassis that drops the stance and centers the skier over the ski. It accepts both standard alpine and GripWalk boot soles, and the binding is TUV certified.

Things to consider:

This is a directional freeride ski rather than a playful twin, so skiers looking to ride switch, butter, and session features should look to the twin-tip Revolts instead. It also rewards an aggressive, forward-driving stance; ski it passively and the deep rocker and width can feel like a lot of ski.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Rocker this deep makes the ski feel shorter than its number, so most skiers can size up for added float and stability in big terrain, or stay true for a more manageable feel in the tight stuff.