How do a lot of traditional ski manufacturers design women's skis? They reduce the size of their men's skis, remove some of the heavier core materials, slide the binding positions forward and throw in a pair of heel lifts. Really. That's why Volkl built their new female-specific Estrella with Attiva 3Motion 10.0 bindings completely from the ground up with all the features women need to ski where they want and as long as they want. If you prefer black diamond (or even double-diamond) runs but you usually buy guy's performance skis for the high-end flex, speed and durability, the Volkl Estrella delivers on all counts through their new Bio-Logic approach specifically for women. Bio-Logic addresses stance, ski geometry and ski flex in true female-specific terms. Because women's heel lifts in the bindings can result in extra strain for your quadriceps leg muscles, Volkl's Bio-Logic stance is far more neutral with elevated toe areas along the front of the binding, so your quads and hamstrings share a better balance of the turn load, and this potentially helps protect your knees. The Bio-Logic ski geometry offers a narrower tail for women so you finish your turns with less effort and easily transition into the next turn. To balance the modifications to the stance and ski shape, Volkl applied new approaches to ski flex so the Estrella has more rigidity in the tip with a softer feel as you progress to the tail. Because the Estrella is designed for aggressive advanced skiers and experts, you enjoy a lively feel through the optimized Volkl Dual Wood Core Light materials and carving-oriented Power Grip construction. So stop wasting your money on unwieldy and expensive boy's toys. This one is paired with the Marker 3Motion binding that uses a segmented binding interface for an improved uniform flex beneath your ski boot. The Estrella takes you everywhere you like to ski with breathtaking carving performance and a shape that has just enough float for the crud and untracked just off the black-diamond groomers. If you want a similar ski with a little more width for broken snow, check out the similar innovations on the slightly wider Volkl Tierra.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Volkl Estrella Skis w/ Attiva 3Motion 10.0 Bindings for Women is available through Altrec.com.
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