Völkl Yumi review 2020
PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments
The Völkl Yumi, tested last year, doesn't seem to have changed much and retains the same qualities, particularly on piste.
The testers all remarked on the exceptional accessibility of this ski. The Yumi is easy, intuitive and doesn't require any special instructions or skill level to ski. Very forgiving, it builds confidence and allows technical progression.
The performance on piste was judged "very good" across the board. The ski is at ease in all conditions and is especially enjoyable in softer snow. Some testers would have nevertheless appreciated a little more liveliness underfoot.
With a waist measuring 84mm it is the narrowest of the skis tested in this category and so its performance off-piste suffers a little, but the Yumi remains reliable and very "pleasant" meriting a special mention for its ability to cope in variable terrain. The testers recommended it for those "taking their first turns in powder and in more challenging conditions".
A "perfect ski" for this category, the Völkl Yumi is an excellent choice for intermediate to very good skiers who are looking for a ski that performs well on piste and can reliably support them on their first off-piste turns when conditions are favourable.
Review: Pros
- Excellent piste performance
- Accessible
- Intuitive, easy to get to grips with
- Forgiving
- Not demanding
- Ideal for learning to ski off-piste
- Entering variable
Review: Cons
- Less at ease off-piste
- Missing 'character' compared to the Mindbender 88Ti
The ski review scores
Turn initiation | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Stability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Stability/turning performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Grip | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Short turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Long turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Skid turn performance | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Handleability | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Snow contact | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 16.0 |
Soft snow fluidity | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 17.0 |
Freeride - Flotation quality | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
Handling in powder | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
Freeride - Performance on hard snow | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 14.0 |
All-terrain comfort | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 15.0 |
Who's it for?
Manufacturer's remarks
The Yumi is a ski that will suit beginners as well as more advanced skiers. Comfortable on the piste, this ski will also take you off-piste to discover the powder! The Yumi comes in at 84mm underfoot and has a fine titanal band at the centre which allows a comfortable, responsive ride whilst remaining very light. The tip rocker helps it to glide easily. Given the lightness, this ski can be mounted with either a Freeski binding (Squire, Griffon...) or a pin binding such as Marker Kingpin.
Features of the Yumi
Brand : | Völkl |
Model : | Yumi |
Year : | 2020 |
Family : | All-mountain |
Size tested : | 161 cm |
Tip size : | 123 mm |
Waist size : | 84 mm |
Tail size : | 104 mm |
Radius for the size reviewed : | 15 m |
Your review
Reviewed by PROSKILAB™
in La Clusaz, France, March 2019