Hey!
Any thoughts on the Charger ACE vs Ski Trab Neve 104? Current daily driver is Voile Hypercharger which I have really enjoyed in a wide variety of our NW MT conditions. Wish it had a tail with a skin clip notch and maybe a bit more damp, but love the weight for big long mid-winter days.
Thanks!
David
Voile Charger ACE Ski
The unexpected child of the SuperCharger and the HyperCharger, with the added genetic mutation of full-length sidewalls, the Voile Charger ACE is a lightweight ski with heavyweight performance. Damper and stiffer than the other Chargers, the ACE combines the best of Voile's technologies for a ski unlike anything offered by the brand. The sidewalls, which have been time-tested on Voile's splitboards, improve edge hold on hard and steep hardpack while giving a little extra "pop" between turns. Thanks to the maple mounting reinforcement, you'll be hard-pressed to pull any binding out of the ski, to the point where this is the only Voile ski with their lightweight paulownia core that is approved for telemark bindings. Whether plowing through powder or carving on corn, this ski will be your ACE in the hole.
- Free-heeling hippies rejoice! With maple wood under the mounting zone, Voile has fully approved this ski for telemark bindings.
- ABS tail caps protect the ski tails from the cruel parking lot ground while also keeping the tail strap of your skins in place.
- 360° tapered sidewalls give uncompromising edge hold and confidence for when you need it the most.
- Stiffer and damper than both the HyperCharger and SuperCharger, what's not to love?
| Specifications | |
| Length(s) cm | 171, 178, 185 |
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Weight |
1435g [171] 1540g [178] 1605g [185] |
| Weight (pair) | 2870g [171] 3080g [178] 3210g [185] |
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137-104-121 [171] 140-106-124 [178] 143-108-126 [185] |
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Turn |
18.5m [171] 19.5m [178] 20m [185] |
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Skin |
Rounded tip, notched tail |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Early rise tip, long effective edge, flatter tail |
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Wide shovel, mid-radius sidecut, tail shaped for effective edging |
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Carbon-weave sandwich with maple mounting reinforcement and 360° TPU sidewall |
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Hyper-series Paulownia wood core |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Skiing deep, steep, fast, and having a blast |
| Notes | Maple-reinforced mounting zone is approved for telemark bindings |
| Bottom Line | A new era of performance from Voile |
| Compare to other High-fat Skis | |
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Questions & Reviews
3/20/2026
3/20/2026
Hey David,
The Charger ACE will be similarly maneuverable compared to the Hyper Charger, just with additional stiffness. The full-length sidewalls will give the ski a little more confidence on edge and dampness in choppy snow. The Neve 104 has a much longer turn radius, and is abit more damp than the Charger in my opinion. The Neve wants to go fast!
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us at help@skimo.co!
The Charger ACE will be similarly maneuverable compared to the Hyper Charger, just with additional stiffness. The full-length sidewalls will give the ski a little more confidence on edge and dampness in choppy snow. The Neve 104 has a much longer turn radius, and is abit more damp than the Charger in my opinion. The Neve wants to go fast!
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us at help@skimo.co!
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12/19/2025
How would this compare to a Navi Freebird?
12/19/2025
Liam, It is a Voile, So of course it is better.
Depends on what you are looking for in a ski. The Charger ACE is lighter and more rockered, so much more fun in powder. And the new ACE build improves its performance on firm and variable snow.
Depends on what you are looking for in a ski. The Charger ACE is lighter and more rockered, so much more fun in powder. And the new ACE build improves its performance on firm and variable snow.
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4/29/2025
Brady R
(used product a few times)
This is the 4th Voile ski purchased in the family (Hyper V8, Hyper Drifter (hers), Hyper Manti). A buddy borrowed my Manti and promptly offered to buy it so i was looking for a replacement but wanted something as a potential all-arounder and also that i could use on variable snow surfaces. Enter the ACE series. The team at Skimo knows their stuff and while i dont understand the science behind things but what they told me about the ACE series seemed to line up with what i was hoping to have and it all comes in at a similar weight (not that it matters hugely to me) as the other touring set ups i own. I have thoroughly enjoyed this set up and have used it on a few spring storm days and now some post-closing Alta tours in mixed surface firmness. For me the big thing was still have a playful feel and ability to initiate turns without feeling like the tails were stuck and this ski still rings true with the Voile style that im used to with the added bonus of some more dampening and better edge hold. Another big bonus is the tail cut out with reinforcement where the skin tail clip goes. Makes it much more secure. All in all i am very pleased with the Charger ACE and look forward to having it in the quiver! FWIW paired it with some ATK Haute Route 8 bindings and Contour Guide Mix skins.
10/28/2025
I'm eyeing either the Manti ACE or the Charger ACE. Seems you may be a good person to help differentiate between the two shapes? I'd be interested to hear any thoughts anyone has on the differences between these models.
11/2/2025
Hey Benjamin, having not skied the Manti Ace (but have skied the Hyper Manti) but being told it’s the same shape, i would say the Manti would probably feel more surfy than the Charger. This is likely due to the difference of tail shape and design (read as difference in rocker and amount of ski edge in contact with the ground). I would rank what I’ve skied in order of most playful to least as hyper V8, hyper Manti, then Charger Ace. Take that with a grain of salt tho because i still felt like with the Manti it would hold its edge and be more confidence inspiring but the Charger Ace even more so. Still easy to initiate and release from turns with both skies compared to other setups I’ve used. Hope that helps a little.
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3/21/2025
I'm 5'10" 155, and I'm looking at these in 171 for an all-around ski for SW Colorado. I want something that will float in low-angle powder but be able to hold up on steeper, firmer snow during the spring mountaineering season. Would these be a good choice?
3/21/2025
Hi Dylan,
This ski would be a great choice for that use! If you can take the added weight of the Ace construction (which, while heavier than some touring skis, is not really that bad overall), these are a damp and versatile ski that can handle all different types of terrain and skiing! They make a great powder ski, but can still hold an edge. Another great option to look at in this category would be the Armada Locator 104, which is slightly lighter, longer turn radius, and a little more energetic.
This ski would be a great choice for that use! If you can take the added weight of the Ace construction (which, while heavier than some touring skis, is not really that bad overall), these are a damp and versatile ski that can handle all different types of terrain and skiing! They make a great powder ski, but can still hold an edge. Another great option to look at in this category would be the Armada Locator 104, which is slightly lighter, longer turn radius, and a little more energetic.
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2/14/2025
How does this ski compared to a Zero G 105? Anyone ski both and what'd you think?
2/14/2025
Hi Eric, this ski is more forgiving than the Zero G 105. They're a bit easier to push around in soft snow, and less confidence-inspiring on hardpack. The Zero G 105 is precise and fairly stiff - very capable on firm snow. And a bit less forgiving; they're very responsive.
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11/21/2024
Hi Skimo, I noticed that your Charger Ace weights are a bit lower than Voile has posted on their site (e.g., 3210g vs 3496g for the 185cm length). Just verifying that you indeed verified these on your very own scale, thanks!
11/21/2024
Hi Mark, yes we have verified the weights with our balance. Maybe Voile is giving us the pick of the litter since they know we will be verifying them ;)
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10/27/2024
You say the Voile Charger Ace come out in fall? Is it this 2024 fall or the 2025 fall these will be accessible?
10/28/2024
Hi Linden,
We're expecting them sometime this coming winter, 2024.
We're expecting them sometime this coming winter, 2024.
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