The Rumor Mill Heats Up - Völkl's Dropping Two New Freeski Rigs for 25/26

There's a buzz in the air, and it's not just the pre-season chill starting to creep down from the peaks. As we all begin our ritual of waxing boards and checking gear, a bulletin just landed from the mad scientists of ski engineering over in Germany. The word is out: Völkl is officially adding two new models to its Progressive Freeski lineup for the 2025/26 season.

Now, a press release is one thing. But for those of us who measure our seasons in vertical feet and storm cycles here in the Sierra, this kind of news means something more. It’s a signal of what’s to come. Völkl doesn’t just churn out skis; they build tools. Their freeski lineup is all about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the mountain, and a place like KirkwoodMtn is the ultimate testing ground.

Our mountain isn't exactly known for gentle, predictable groomers. The K-Factor serves up everything from bottomless powder off The Wall to wind-buffed chalk in the Cirque and Sierra cement when the temps fluctuate. You need a ski with a backbone, something that’s both powerful and nimble enough to handle whatever the mountain throws at you in a single run.

While the crew in Straubing is keeping the specific specs under a tight lid, you know we're already speculating on what these new rides could be. Are we talking about a new big-mountain charger designed to float through deep days but still arc trenches on the packed powder in between storms? Or maybe a versatile, mid-fat ski that could be the ultimate Kirkwood one-ski quiver—playful enough for side hits off Chair 6 but with that classic German engineering to blast through chop with confidence?

Whatever they are, new tools mean new lines and new possibilities. It means the evolution of freeride continues, and we get to be at the forefront. The 2025/26 season might feel like it's in the #WayOut, but the stoke is already building. We’ll be keeping our ears to the ground for more details, and you can bet we'll be ready to put these new rigs through the wringer the moment they hit the snow.

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