Volkl Grizzly (2010)

After reading countless reviews last year, I picked up the Grizzly and have ridden it twice here in Northeast PA. I can't speak to the big powder capabilities of this ski, but for the hardpack, ice, and crud that we have to deal with here in the Pocono Mountains, it is by far the best ski I have ever used in the 19 years I've been riding. 
 
I can see how folks who aren't experts would be very intimidated by the ski - it is a beast to be sure and performs well at medium-to-high speeds. But try to make a turn on ice and you'll cut through it like butter. 
 
To be fair, the negative reviews I've read about the Grizzly have been mainly from folks with slighter builds than I. I can see how my size could certainly help this ski feel flexible to me - I clock in at 6'1" and 235 lbs. If I was 70 lbs lighter I'm sure that the flex would feel MUCH less. 
 
Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the Grizzly and can't wait to take it out again this weekend. An absolute great buy, and I wouldn't change anything about them at all.

I have also read the reviews. I tried the Grizzly last year in the 165 and 170. I am 5' 8" and about 175 lbs. I ski North east pa also; mostly Elk Mt. I purchased a pair of the 170's and don't have any issues with them. The 165 had a shorter radius but for me the 170 was more stable at speed so that is why I bought them. I skied a snow storm a few weeks ago and they were great in the powder. They are also great on ice. I have been skiing since I was 5 and am in my 40's. I do ski agressive and this ski likes speed and will go through anything. I think that if you are of atheltic build you should not have any issues. This is my fourth pair of Volkls. I also ski an Atomic D2 race sl. The Grizzly is my choice for most conditions we see here. I have tried the AC 50/40 and did not care for them. I am interested in trying the 30 with the wide ride this years ski. The 50 for me was like riding a plank.  
I skied Elk last sunday and had a blast on the slalom run with this great ski. This ski will attack an ice patch as if it were not even there and remains very responsive. 
Joe

I got my pair of Grizzly last November and they have been my favorit since. My old 5 star supersport is parkt in the garage. I'm 170 lbs and the stiffnes is perfect for me. It works in powder as well as ice. This ski will never be the weakes link.

I bought a pair last month and have to admit even though I am an very experienced skier I took a deep breath and wanted to close my eyes for the first few turns. By the end of my second decent I was grinning from cheek to cheek and it was PURE LOVE. I am 85 KG but do not be thinking for a minute that you can take the kids skiing on these things.....They are V12 supercharged terrain munching psycho monsters and you better be ready to step it up a gear or three if you are a "lets go have some lunch on the terrace honey" kind of skier. They are FUN FUN FUN, Buy some today