XCD GEar Rundown

XCD Gear Rundown

Today we’re going to take a look at a few XCD binding and boot options paired with Voile Endeavor BC skis to find out which setup is going to be right for you. We have the classic Voile 201 Tele 3-Pin binding, Rottefella Xplore Backcountry binding, and Voile 3-Pin Cable Telemark Binding paired with Alpina Alaska 75, Alaska XP, and …

3-pin bindings

Why Every Skier Should Experience the Benefits of a 3-Pin Telemark Ski Setup

The Essence of Telemark Skiing Telemark skiing, with its rich heritage and distinctive style, offers a unique approach to exploring the outdoors. Among the various setups for telemark skiing, the 3-pin binding system stands out for its simplicity, reliability, and direct connection to the ski. It may be old school, but it’s still around for a reason. Lately, we’ve been …

NTN vs 75mm: Which is better?

Greetings to the telemark skiers and the telemark-curious. Today we are diving into a debate that echoes through ski shops, chairlifts, and internet forums everywhere: Should you opt for an NTN (New Telemark Norm) or 75mm setup? The discussion of NTN vs 75mm is not just a matter of preference, but a significant decision that will impact your experience on …

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Voile Ski Construction Shootout

With the introduction of the Charger ACE to the Voile lineup, there are now three distinct ski construction options that we offer: Standard, Hyper, and ACE. Each of these options features unique characteristics that cater to different backcountry skier preferences. When it comes to determining which ski is right for you, it’s important to take a look at what skis …

Voile Channel Puck System

The Voile Channel Puck System

The Voile Channel Puck System is our answer to the insert binding mount systems of the past. The Channel Puck System is featured across our entire board lineup due to its micro-adjustability and ease of adjustment. Whether you’re on a workbench or out in the field, the channel puck system offers supreme convenience. Here we will go over the features …

Which Splitboard Is Right For You

Voile Splitboard Shootout: Which Board is Right For You?

Here at Voile, we have 4 distinct Splitboard shapes in our lineup. Each one is geared toward a distinct feel and style of riding. Hence, there are a few notable characteristics in each board that help them specialize in these different categories. While there are riders out there who’d be comfortable with any of these boards as a daily driver, …

Scale-based Ski

BC Ski Shootout: Which Scaled-base Ski Is Right For You

Today we’re getting fishy and breaking down the differences in performance characteristics between the UltraVector BC, V6 BC, and Objective BC. If this is your first time looking into a Scale-based ski you probably have a lot of questions about how, when, and where to use them. You can find the answers to all of these questions in one of …

Avalanche Shovel

Finding The Right Avalanche Shovel For You

Often overlooked, the avalanche shovel is an essential piece of gear that can hold much more utility than just scooping snow. Each avalanche shovel comes with its own unique size, weight, grip, and special features (such as air-guitar-ability). To help distill this information, we’re going to break it all down to help you decide which is the right avalanche shovel …

Early-Rise Hybrid Rocker Hybrid

Camber Shootout: Early-Rise vs. Hybrid Rocker vs. Hybrid 2.0

Look, we know what you’re thinking…”Didn’t we already have this conversation in an older blog post?”. And the answer is yes. But, back then, we had not yet developed our award-winning Manti Ski and with its introduction to our lineup, we think it might be worth re-visiting the topic. The last time we did this we looked specifically towards our …