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Efishiency
Be it alpine meadows, rolling forests, or glacial valleys: “flats” are a given for the backcountry skier. That said, we often tend to dream about the descent with less regard for the long expanse that might precede it. Scaled skis make quick work of approach and egress in such terrain, negating the need for troublesome transitions and leaving us with more time and energy for the marquis event.
The Endeavor BC will delight the contemporary alpine traveler as much as it will the die-hard knee dropper or ascetic Nordic nerd. That's right: it’s compatible with practically any binding you could care to pair with it, including an NNN BC, Xplore, 3-Pin, Switchback, X2, TTS Transit, Lynx, Meidjo and more...
Of course, the Endeavor BC is more than simply a congenial ski/binding bridge builder... It’s the astonishing capability of a lightweight ski with an ~82mm waist. It’s the ease of an elevator approach on a well laid track. It’s the experience of a day spent gleefully re-descending 500’ laps in your local stash...not to mention the potential for 5,000 cumulative feet of vertical without a pause for climbing skins! There’s a time and a place for those skins, no question... But in this case, they can stay stowed in your pack while you reel in a personal record.
Perfomance Focus:
All Mountain + Mountaineering
Turn Personality:
Directional / Carving
Highlights:
• Lightweight but damp
• Quick edge to edge
• Telemark Compatible
• Scaled "Traction Pattern" BC base
Related video: Everything you need to know about scaled-base skis.
SPECS
The width and radius of Voile skis and splitboards differ from one length to another, so as to deliver uniform performance across the entire size range. Weights may vary slightly from one pair to another due to environmental factors, and by nature of the fact that they are made by hand.
| Length (cm) | 157 | 164 | 171 | 178 | 184 |
| Tip (mm) | 108 | 112 | 115 | 117 | 119 |
| Waist (mm) | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 86 |
| Tail (mm) | 94 | 97 | 99 | 102 | 104 |
| Radius (meter) | 14.0 | 18.0 | 18.5 | 19.5 | 21.0 |
| Pair Weight | 2161g | 2403g | 2713g | 2840g | 2930g |
| Part Number | 5221-157-2627 | 5221-164-2627 | 5221-171-2627 | 5221-178-2627 | 5221-184-2627 |
| UPC | 759948922911 | 759948922928 | 759948922935 | 759948922942 | 759948922959 |
Early Rise Camber
A directional, hard-carving turn personality makes this ski feel very powerful. A more traditional shape, with a turn radius on the longer side. This ski is characterised as stable and assertive.
Tip: Early-rise tip and wide shovel provide excellent float in powder.
Waist: Long running length. Engineered for strong edging ability when fast and steep. Cambered underfoot for stability.
Tail: Minimal taper, with a wide and flat hard-working tail for control in debris and harder conditions.
Classic BC
Full Cap / Poplar / Carbon / Traction Pattern Base
Durable and damp poplar construction with triaxial fiberglass for uncompromising performance inbounds or off-piste.
Traction Pattern "BC" scalebase has been included underfoot to allow for fewer transitions when traversing rolling terrain.
Anti-Ice Topsheet
Crafted from exceptionally durable polyamide material, and designed with a unique texture that effectively reduces the accumulation of snow and ice. This innovative feature is particularly beneficial during long approaches or in freezing conditions, where snow and ice buildup would normally hinder performance.
Fiberglass Mounting Patch
Heel and toe mounting areas are reinforced to prevent binding pull-out during aggressive maneuvers through hard snow, effectively distributing the energy transferred between the skier and the ski. These skis are compatible with telemark bindings.
Voile Carbon-Weave
Voile Carbon-Weave combines the lightweight strength of carbon fiber with the durability of triaxial fiberglass. The strategic integration of carbon fiber into the ski's construction reduces weight while providing the perfect blend of responsiveness, stability, and energy transfer, allowing skiers to maneuver with precision and control.
Triaxial Fiberglass
Triaxial fiberglass increases dimensional stability along three axis, providing for balanced torsional stiffness and enhancing your ability to control the ski (precise and firm edge grip). Triaxial fiberglass maintains a consistent flex pattern throughout the ski, ensuring predictable performance across different snow conditions and skiing styles.
Full-Contact Steel Edge
Steel edges provide superior grip and control on hardpacked snow and icy conditions, enhancing stability and confidence while skiing. Two lengths of hardened steel with inset teeth wrap the perimeter of this ski. Each section is painstakingly shaped by hand to ensure a precise layup.
Sintered Black Base
This ski passes on the base graphics for the sake of an ultra-high molecular density base; making for faster downhill performance and greater wear/impact resistance. And you can rest assured that your p-tex repairs will be seamless after your day spent breaking the sound barrier.
Traction Pattern Base
For the backcountry skier who makes long approaches over rolling terrain, scaled base reduces the climbing skin transitions necessary to make it to their summit... perhaps negating the need for climbing skins entirely! The "scale base" underfoot creates friction against the snow surface when the ski is decambered, and then glides with the skier's forward stride.
Reviews
5/5 Stars out of 7 Reviews
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Crawford C (The Great PNW)
Picked a pair of these up as former Demos and got them mounted up with the new Transit TTS system. Was the talk of the town on last years backcountry hut trip. Seamless transitions and ability to be useful around camp even in deep snow thanks to the scales. On deeper days these skis preformed wonderfully on lower angle pitches outside of avalanche zones. Was able to do a few laps without the need for any transitions at all!! Would recommend!
Matt (VT/NH)
These things RIP! I'm 6', 220 depending on breakfast, and I went with the 171 looking for a shorter ski to kick around the woods on. The 171 is the perfect length for that! I get plenty of grip with those amazing Voile fishscales and can not trip over myself bushwacking! Paired respectfully with hardwires and Fischer BCX; everything from Peak to Street laps at Killington to medow kicking, these things rock.
Kyle (Salt Lake City)
Most importantly, the scales are awesome! Low angle uphills are so much faster and easier. Often the end of a run might have an uphill exit for a bit. No need to take your skins out. I ski my local quickie lap without skins. These skis are skinny but surprisingly floaty on a deeper day and handle mixed conditions really well. While carving the ski feels normal and the scales disappeared. The scales can slow you down when the ski is flat on sticky snow. Super lightweight and super capable.
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