2022 Völkl Kanjo 84

[SkiTalk Test Team]

Andy Mink: The Kanjo is light and playful with with good edge hold. With Titanal underfoot for strength and damping, and beech and poplar wood for lightness, the Kanjo flicks about easily. The tip and tail rocker make for easy handling in bumps and chop. The flex is soft enough that it won't punish the skier in the bumps.

Insider tip: Don't be afraid to size up a bit.​

FairToMiddlin: The Kanjo has a stated sidecut of 21.6 m, and it feels every bit of it. At 84 mm underfoot, it is a bit of a head-scratcher. In my voice memo, I called it “the most leisurely all-mountain ski." Most skis this width are tighter turning by design, but the Kanjo requires some additional steering to keep down, or some extra room to roam. It wants to motor. Motoring is pleasant on the Kanjo, however; it has a strong, damp construction and feels stable at speed and in choppy off-piste conditions, like Sail Away Glades.

Insider tip: You might have guessed by now, the Kanjo skis long. Feel free to size down without worrying if you will end up with a skittish ride.​

Philpug : Völkl, Völkl, Völkl … we were getting along so well ever since you started offering your very good 3D Ridge skis. For years, we have asked for years, for a men’s version of the Yumi. But of the old Yumi. Seriously, a 19.6m radius on a 175cm ski for an intermediate to advanced skier? No. This isn’t a men’s Yumi, it is a Kendo lite. The new Kanjo (a name to misspell, mispronounce, and most importantly miss the target). Ladies, this goes for the new Yumi, too. To quote our commander in chief, “Sad, very sad.”

Insider tip: Not the playful ski that we wanted.​

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Review updated from 2020​

 

[tromano]

It sounds like the same ski I demoed 3-4 years ago. Did they change it?

 

[SkiTalk Test Team]

It sounds like the same ski I demoed 3-4 years ago. Did they change it?

Depending which one you skied a few years ago. I am not sure when they brought in the 3D sidecut, that did make a difference.

 

[StevenS]

I am looking to buy either this set or the brand new designed Kendo 88. I have a few items as im confused from above. One section says dont be afraid to size up and then the next one says to size down they ski long.

I have skied the older version of the Kanjo at 168 and felt like they were a good sized but since then have skied mostly 172cm skis Rossi EXP 88s and Nordica Enforcer 94s. I am wanting a versatile resort ski that can play in the bumps and trees but can also rip the groomers. (mostly around summit co)

question is would you suggest sizing up the kanjo to 175 or stay with 168. OR ski the kendo at 172 knowing its going to be at least a little more demanding.