Don’t get us wrong. We enjoy some “type II fun” just as much as the next masochist. But, fun doesn’t always have to be a near death experience. That is why we’ve gone back to the drawing board on one of our most popular ski designs with the goal to shed some serious weight.
Introducing the Voile Hyper V6 BC.
A super light, paulownia wood, core and twice the amount of carbon fiber provide the weight savings. But, that’s just half the battle. A Voilé ski must be durable too. So, we added re-enforcement to the mountings areas. Even with the 13%-15% weight savings, you still get the downhill performance of our original Voile V6 BC. It’s quick to rise, even in the lightest powder—thanks to the tapered shape and Voilé Hybrid Rocker profile. The tight turning radius and shorter running length allows effortless transfer from edge-to-edge but won’t leave you puckered when holding an edge is critical. So go ahead, have some fun and remember: you can always go for a couple more laps, if you need more punishment.
Tip: Hybrid rocker tip and wide shovel provide unmatched float in powder. Tail: Tapered hybrid rocker tail for smooth maneuverability in variable conditions. Waist: Shorter running length. Engineered for agility. Cambered underfoot for stability.
Construction
Paulownia / Double Carbon / BC
Ultralight "Hyper Series" construction shaves nearly a pound per pair for easier ascents, with an additional layer of carbon for added stiffness. Traction Pattern "BC" scalebase has been included underfoot to allow for fewer transitions when traversing rolling terrain.
Full-Perimeter Steel Edge
Two lengths of 2mm steel with inset teeth wrap the full perimeter of the ski. Each section meets at the outermost points of the tip and tail, and is painstakingly hand-bent to ensure a precise layup.
Anti-Ice Topsheet
Exceptionally durable polyamide, with an irregular texture that slows the accumulation of snow and allows easy removal of snow and ice build-up when the approach is long and/or conditions are freezing.
Double Reinforced Mounting Patch
Heel and toe mounting areas are double-reinforced to prevent binding pull out.
Voile Carbon-Weave x2
Two layers of our proprietary carbon fiberglass regulate the ski's flex without an impact on bonding strength.
Laminated Paulownia Wood Core
The lightest wood core offered in our line, with an impressive strength to weight ratio. Paulownia provides the ideal foundation for building a lightweight touring ski.
Traction Pattern Base
For the backcountry skier who must continually make long approaches over rolling terrain, Sharpscale traction base is a godsend. It may sap a little of the ski's downhill speed, but negotiating far fewer skin transitions may be worth it.
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.
Many claim that a black base increases a ski's maximum speed. Something about "snow melting faster," which apparently has the effect of "increasing lubrication." Sounds pretty nice, right? Of course, we don't really know if it's true... Regardless, you can rest assured that your p-tex repairs will be seamless after your day spent breaking the sound barrier.
Anti-Ice Topsheet
Reinforced Mounting Patch
Voile Carbon-Weave
Laminated Paulownia Wood Core
Voile Carbon-Weave
Rubber Foil
Full-Perimeter Steel Edge
Traction Pattern Base
Dimensions
* Please note that the width and radius of Voile skis differ from length to length 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): 163
Tip Width (mm)
126
Waist (mm)
96
Tail Width (mm)
108
Radius (m)
17.0
Pair Weight
2300g
* Please note that the width and radius of Voile skis differ from length to length 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): 173
Tip Width (mm)
129
Waist (mm)
98
Tail Width (mm)
110
Radius (m)
18.0
Pair Weight
2530g
* Please note that the width and radius of Voile skis differ from length to length 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): 178
Tip Width (mm)
131
Waist (mm)
99
Tail Width (mm)
111
Radius (m)
18.5.0
Pair Weight
2680g
* Please note that the width and radius of Voile skis differ from length to length 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): 183
Oh boy these are so fun & on the right terrain they are the one rig to rule them all. With the traction bases can go up slopes within reach of my Dynafit middle heel lifts. On the down in soft snow they feel like my beloved flat base V6 skis which means very happy feet. They are easy to ski on hard snow but will drag & hum. Got some local rolling terrain out the door and a closed forgotten ski area up the road that now feel like private ski terrain. Sweet Melissa saw how fun they were & we picked out her pair today 😁
Shredgar
08/05/2023
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Best Backcountry ski! Voile Hyper V6
This is by far the best backcountry ski have have ever skied. Every ski backcountry ski should have a traction base! Having the traction base has totally changed the way I look at ski touring. Long approaches are are a breeze. The only thing that would be better for me is a wider and longer option.
Scott Schield
02/03/2023
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The Versatile V6
This Hyper V6 BC is a jack of all trades! I've tried so many different brands and types of skis, I probably should be a professional ski tester. This ski is smooth and user friendly, and handles all terrain, on the uptrack as well as the downhill. Also a unique product, I don't know of any other company that makes something remotely comparable. Its important applications have already been listed by others, so I'll add one more novel use - teaching skiing to small children - I can actually tow my grandkids uphill short distances, then turn them loose! I can also get back uphill to pick them up when they crash above me. I've also used these for cross country skiing, on bad snow that skinny cross country skis would lack stability. You never have to worry about wearing the traction base completely flat, because it goes deeper into the ski than the metal edges. I've used and abused several of these babies, and will probably be getting another pair soon.
CALVIN EARL
12/21/2022
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Dream skis
I spent years dreaming about someone making a traverse ski like this, one that could do it all for steep mountain skiing, flatland, and rolling hills.... as soon as I heard Voile created just that I bought the V6s and I will never look back. They are the perfect ski for long trek touring. They are incredibly light yet still flow beautifully and solidly underfoot, and they are sharp looking too. Not to mention great customer service from Voile. Get them!
Anna
11/30/2022
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Favorite new ski-mountaineering planks!
I've climbed and worked for years on bigger non-technical mountains/routes (Denali, Logan, Aconcagua, etc). I was heading back to Logan to work this year, and having not been super happy with my ski setup in the past for routes like this I decided to go with the Hyper V6 BC. It was EXACTLY what I had hoped it would be. The underfoot scales kept me from putting my skins on as often as my climbing partner (with many many days of long moderate slogs, the scales gave enough traction even pulling a ~60lb sled for all but the steepest slopes). And, I found almost no decrease in downhill ski performance due to the scaling underfoot - though consider that I use this setup on big mountain expeditions where pack and sled loads are large. Nonetheless, I was blown away by the ski's ability to deal with both powder and hard icefall crud. I agonized over whether to go with the BC version or not before returning to Logan this year, and for ski traverses or big mountain expeditions like Logan, BC is the way to go. FYI, I use the V6 BC skis with Dynafit Speed Radical bindings, and Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour AT boots (with HV Intuition Pro Tour liners). The ski + binding work well with AT-specific overboots as well, which is key on 20k foot peaks! Finally, the perfect ski for my high-altitude needs ;) Thank you Voile!!!
Alison Criscitiello
08/31/2021
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V6 Fan
I have quite a few days on my hyper V6 BC kit and I couldn't be more happy - awesome powder ski and the fish scales let me ski sometimes for an hour without skinning up - and the V6 ski is the most fun ski I have ever experienced. I like camber - and the V6 has it - and this ski turns effortlessly - I have the HyperV6 BC for my first AT kit - and would still consider the V6 for tele and/or the V6 Hyper (not BC) for a second AT kit - not just a quiver of one but a ski shape for the whole quiver!
David
08/30/2021
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Way Overperformed Expectations -163 cm
Bought these skis a week or two ago for my wife. She is an intermediate skier that does not like the fuss of skin changes. When we go skiing it is pretty casual rolling hills anyhow so I gave these a go. First off she loves them. In her words, "These skis do what I want, my other ones just wanted to make big turns"
Today I tried em out on a 8 mile )Total tour in 2-6 inches of fresh snow with some parts wind effected portions. The uphill was expected, I could not go nearly as steep as with skins but with a couple extra switch backs really not a big deal. THere were some log crossing that I attributed to getting some sap or something on the bottom of the ski. Sort of worked like XC wax ( bonus). After a couple miles i figured out the stride and was able to enjoy them. But let me tell you about the downhill. I am 5'6" 140 lbs. Historically Ski more than 100 days a year and usually ride similar with or larger skis that are 177 cm. I didnt ski anything hard charging but this little ski performed as well or better than almost any ski I have ridden in the backcountry in veriable snow. The only ski that rode better would be my Volkl Ones. At 8.5#/pair without bindings and full rocker they better ski better. But the Hyper V6 was light and easy to use on the way up and floated powder and didn't catch a single tail on the wind crust. 10/10 would recommend. I need me a pair
JUSTIN BROWN
12/27/2020
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UPC
163cm: Part No: 5876-163-2223 UPC: 759948918136
173cm: Part No: 5876-173-2223 UPC: 759948918143
178cm: Part No: 5876-178-2223 UPC: 759948918150
183cm: Part No: 5876-183-2223 UPC: 759948918167
