The Volkl Racetiger RC Black 23/24 is a carving ski built for on-piste performance. It’s aimed at skiers who enjoy making precise, controlled turns on groomed runs and want a ski that responds predictably at speed.
At 172 cm, these skis feature a 15.3 meter turn radius and a sidecut of 122/69/100 mm, which gives a stable yet responsive feel through medium-radius turns. The integrated vMotion 12 GW bindings ensure solid power transfer from your boot to the edge of the ski, so you stay in command of every carve. Weighing in at 2,960 grams per ski, they balance inertia and manoeuvrability, helping you maintain momentum without feeling sluggish.
The turn radius—15.3 meters in this case—indicates the size of the arc the ski naturally wants to carve, making these skis best suited to smooth, medium-radius turns rather than very tight or very wide ones. The sidecut measurements (tip, waist, tail) describe how the ski’s width changes along its length, allowing it to flex into the snow and hold an edge securely. The “GW” in the vMotion 12 GW binding stands for GripWalk, meaning it’s compatible with GripWalk boot soles, which offer more comfortable walking off the slopes without sacrificing on-snow performance.
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Volkl says about the Racetiger RC Black 23/24
You like it fast and prefer wider radii on groomed slopes. Competition isn't really your thing, but you love to race. Medium to really long turns bring tears of joy to your eyes? Then this is your ski! The Racetiger RC with a titanal band and a tailored, slightly wider carbon shovel - compared to last year’s model - impresses with its smoothness and balance as well as its turning ability. The RC, which is surprisingly easy to ski for experienced skiers, is the all-rounder among the race skis. It follows you to the limit in split seconds, but anytime you want to take it a little more gentle, for example at the end of the day, this ski is amazingly easy to turn at lower speeds too. Carving pleasure at its best! Remarkable in terms of riding characteristics are the Tailored Carbon Tips which noticeably reduce the amount of force required, especially when entering the turn. The integrated carbon strips direct the power exactly to where it is needed. The titanal band provides the necessary smoothness and ensures agility as well as balanced drifting qualities. In short, the new Racetiger has become sportier. The narrower center width compared to the previous year's model allows faster edge changes and a generally more dynamic skiing approach.