Renoun Z90 vs Volkl RTM86?

[Lance]

A friend of mine is looking for a front side focused all mountain carver. He's leaning toward the RTM86, but he's been eyeing my Z90s as well. I think the price tag might be holding him back on the Renouns. Anybody skied both and could provide a comparison?

 

[Philpug]

Welll, I have skied both and while I have more time on the Renoun, the current RTM's are some of my favorite Volkls in years. Volkl did a really great job on all of the 3d Ridge skis. The nice thing about the Volkls is that you can also find some NOS product out there which also makes them a very good value. I also like the RTM84 as a viable alternative if you can find a pair. Yes, the Renouns are more...significtly more, but there are few that felt they weren't worth the premium.

 

[Lance]

Thanks, Philpug. If you were comparing them side by side, what would you say the significant differences are in the way they ski?

 

[Philpug]

Thanks, Philpug. If you were comparing them side by side, what would you say the significant differences are in the way they ski?

The Renoun is more refined and connected to the snow, it has a higher speed limit along with being more confidence inspiring. The Volkl is indeed a darn good ski and is quicker edge to edge and less expensive.

 

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Why does the Z-77 not get more love?

 

[Brian Finch]

Why does the Z-77 not get more love?

Right! Z-77 was one of my fav skis.

FWIW- I'd go RTM if you see yourself as more of a carver & Z77/90 if you carve & like to Slarve.

 

[Mendieta]

@Lance : I am looking for a similar ski. I wonder if your friend would benefit from considering the Head Titans as well.

 

[Philpug]

@Lance : I am looking for a similar ski. I wonder if your friend would benefit from considering the Head Titans as well.

He is looking in the 86mm and 90mm, a lot will depend how narrow he want to go. The Titan is a great ski for sure, a lot epends how far he wants to swing that pendulum.

 

[Lance]

@Lance : I am looking for a similar ski. I wonder if your friend would benefit from considering the Head Titans as well.

I've gathered enough info for him--now he has to sign up here and be prepared to pay when you all convince him to buy the Renouns!

 

[Philpug]

I've gathered enough info for him--now he has to sign up here and be prepared to pay when you all convince him to buy the Renouns!

You can lead a horse to water..while you cannot make him drink...you can make him awful thirsty.

 

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Because I do lots of research, IF I was gonna buy skis, I would feel comfortable that the Renoun Z series would be money well spent