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

Been skiing 45 years and this ski is it. Its by far the finest ski out there. Fast, smooth and always in control. Im 5’9 185 lbs. and these skis have brought new life to my love of skiing.

My son used these this pase season and to his surprise I just bought them for his 40th birthday.  He is a big boy, 6’ and about 225 and a very aggressive skier.  I bought these on the advise of the man who taught him to ski and the fact that he loved them so much.  I know he will be surprised and will not be able to wait for winter.  I am so glad to see such wonderful comments!

What lengths are you skiing? I’m about 235, 6,4 or 190cm and 108 kg. I used to ski AC40, 184cm but tried a pair of 177cm and those where better for me. So I sold the 184 one. Now I am looking for the Grizzly or something like that. Here in Sweden all people are fixated about long skies, people ski the longest of everything which is a bit BS.

Hi, I am 19 years old, 6 foot 4 and weigh 280lbs. I am an athlete and play football at the collegiate level. I consider myself to be an advanced skier. Is this ski too much for me to handle? Would anybody suggest anything else? Possibly the Mantras? Also… Which size, the 184 or 177? Thanks!!!

Hi! I want to buy Volkl Grizzly How many costs? Whether it is possible to deliver?

I am a 6’ 150 lb female - expert skier.  I rented these because they were the last decent pair in the shop.  For the first time in my life, I felt like the ski was WAY too much for me - but in a great way!  I actually wished I was a big, aggressive dude so I could enjoy the ride!  Alas, I’m not, but these ARE great skis for those of you who are.  DEFINITELY not for the timid, intermediate or big ego/no talent crowd!

Nothing but good things to say about these skis. I’m 6 ft, 185 lbs and the 177 is perfect. These skis love speed and really dig in on their edges when you want to. I’m in Utah and I’ve had these skis in all conditions.  Ice, groomers, powder, you name it and I’ve skiied on it with these. You have to keep your weight a little further back over your heels in powder (burns your quads real nice) but these do just great.

Skier Height:175 Skier Weight:80 Skier Ability:advance Ski length Tested:170

Ski Review: I bought these beginning of last season and I feel that finally I found the way of skiing only with one pair the whole of the season. as said above on speed and packed they were great ,on deep also reasonable. Dont mneed anything else. thank you Volkl,back with you after good few seasons with other makes.sold all of my second and third skis now and will be using just GRIZZLIES . by the way I have been 45 years on skis (racing, teaching , bumming and now coaching my young ones so know thing or two about skis and ski gear.

Skier Height: 6 ft Skier Weight:200lbs Skier Ability:advanced Ski length Tested:170

Ski Review:I have and pair of 170s and skied them all last season. As with all the other reviews I agree…They grip like nothing else, doesn’t matter, just commit to and initiate the turn and they go, even on ice. Turn radius is not too bad, to create nice fast short turns is possible you just have to be strong and work hard. The Grizzly does it all and feels completely stable the entire time. Taking them to Crested Butte this year so I will get to see just how nimble they can or cannot be in powder and tight places.