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Winter Solstice Pole-Pedal-Paddle

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Gliding along the ridge beneath wind wizened trees, the western sky was now completely dark, the sun having set well over an hour before. Our breath swirled in frozen clouds in the chill night air as we stopped at our drop-in point, looking down, searching for our line with the beams of our headlamps. I went first, plunging into the …

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Human Powered

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You crush mountains before breakfast. You know better than most that any worthy goal requires dedication. The same is true for making the gear that will take you there… and bring you back safely. That’s why we are dedicated to our Utah facility, that’s why we are thankful for the skilled hands and sharp minds that have kept us going …

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Acclaimations for the Voile SuperCharger

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We tip our hats and raise a glass in gratitude to the gear testers and industry professionals who have shone their spotlight on the newest addition to our family of skis. A ski dedicated to the pursuit of the ultimate backcountry experience. The ski that swept the field in gear reviews across the USA… *Que the fanfare* May we proudly …

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Voilestraps.com Launches with 96 New Options

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With a million uses and counting, Voile’s legendary orange straps are finally getting their own website, along with a slew of new colors, buckle options, and an extended size range. What started as a simple ski strap has evolved over the years into a beloved tool for securing, bundling, and repairing almost anything on the go.     With the …

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Voilé Service Center

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Now Open! If you’re in the area drop by the Voile Service Center: 2644 South Constitution Blvd (2700 West)  Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. WINTER HOURS COMING SOON! The showroom features our full product line including spare parts, soft goods and accessories, as well as a demo center for current Voilé skis and splitboards. Demo skis and …

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About Voile

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Are we a French Company? The short answer is no. Let’s put it this way: A microwaved burrito is way more common in our lunchroom than a baguette and brie. After work, beer is far more likely to be imbibed than wine. And secondhand smoke from a Gauloise would never be tolerated. So what’s up with our Eurotrash, pseudo-Franco-phile name? …

Innovation.

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Look what came into the shop today!…. No big deal, it’s just the first Voilé ski ever made! Pressed sometime around 1994, at the Evolution Ski company in Salt Lake City. It was first called the Wasatch Fat, which later became the Tele Surf. It was 185cm tall: 117mm in the tip, 95mm at the waist and 110mm at the …