RTM – Ride The Mountain replaces the AC – All Conditions skis in the Volkl line up. The major difference this year is the rocker revolution which is has now spread across almost every ski from every manufacturer! It is here to stay. The RTM 80 is the next ski down from the RTM 84; both are amazing all mountain skis but the 80 is a little easier to work and more forgiving. This ski is perfect for all mountain skiers who have skied for a few years and get two or three weeks per year. I would also pick out the RTM 80 if the conditions are getting firmer and I’m going to spend more time just on the groomed runs. The ‘Wide Ride’ bindings from MarkerĀ reduce the overall weight and reduce the swing weight making this even easier to carve from edge to edge.
One tip I would recommend is starting onĀ a regular waist-ed ski around 75mm and ski test different ski widths up to about 130mm, this will give you a good idea of your personal preference and also what to grab from the store as the conditions change. I would start on the RTM 75is and then go through the RTM 80, 84, Line Prophet 90, Mantra, Gotama and Super 7.



