Voile Hyper V8 Ski

Hi! Im looking at getting these as my first dedicated powder touring ski. I've had the G3 Findr 102 in a 174cm length with Plum Guide 12 as my dailys for the last season. I've really enjoyed them but was looking to upgrade for powder skiing. Im thinking of buying the original v8 since I can find them at a discount. Wondering what the differences are that people have noticed between the hyper and normal v8? Im also looking for a sizing recommendation, for reference Im 5' 9" and weigh 155-160 lbs, and ride a 174cm as a daily, was considering the 176cm size but would love a recommendation! Final question, sorry I know this is getting long but I was wondering what bindings you would recommend on this ski, I was considering the DPS R14 but what do you guys think? Thanks!

Have been interested in these for a long time. What is the mount point on the 176 and 181 lengths?

Cheers,
Ben

I recently got a pair of these on a whim to keep up with all this deep snow we've been getting in Utah. I had an opportunity to get a pair of 171s and I kind of got them as a joke but they have become my favorite skis. Mine weigh in at 1350g per ski, and they are light enough that I actually want to use them unlike my other bigger skis. At 110mm underfoot they are the fattest touring ski I've owned and they float incredibly well, noticeably better than my Dynafit Beast 108s. They are great for breaking trail, the tips easily rise above the fresh snow. They are a powder specific ski and are not good on firm snow, the edgehold is very poor, but that doesn't really matter. I'm 6'1" 150lbs and have no issues going 30mph making fresh tracks down a big line on 171s. If you want to go faster than that maybe consider a longer pair, but shorties do just fine. I wish there was a bit less tail rise because it makes kick turns more annoying than they need to be.

Thank you to Emily for your review! As a result, I finally took the plunge and picked up a pair of these (186cm) as my first dedicated powder skis late last winter. Since then they have become my dedicated go-to for most conditions in South-Central Alaska. These things carve ridiculously well for being magically light and 115 underfoot. They will hold a hard carve as long as you want and the tail will smear out easily when you ask it to. Intuitive is the best word that comes to mind regarding how these perform. The only snow condition that these don't do well in is hardpack, but that shouldn't come as a surprise (survival smear turns on steep ice are scary, but I survived). If the snow is at all soft, then these shine. They carve through breakable crust with ease, are incredibly nimble in the trees, keep you above in the mushy crud, give you a solid platform to land a ledge drop, and can carve an open face. I'd dare say that these could be a BC quiver of one if you aren't inclined to ski windboard or ice. I would absolutely recommend these to a friend, and thanks to Skimo for their rapid shipping!

6'1" male, ~190lbs with a 25-30lb pack and the 186cm is perfect.

2019/2020 Hyper V8 176, 5/8" 155 lbs + pack
Use: Anything white

I'm on my second pair of V8s, upgrading from sweet orange underglow 2012 V8s to Hyper construction, so feel free to call me biased, maybe even naive. I'll take it, as I absolutely love these skis.

Many describe these skis as an ultra-specialized powder hunting tool reserved only for the deepest days, but I couldn't disagree more. Voile's incredible lightweight construction give them one of the best surface-area-to-weight ratios available on the market, and puts them in a weight class comparable to much skinnier, less versatile skis. For example, compare the Hyper V8 in 176 at 2.80 kg per pair to Black Diamond Helio 88s in 168 at 3.04 kg per pair. Incredible! When paired with a sub-300g binding, you won't believe how easy it is to get these things to the top.

Now you may be wondering, "With such light construction, aren't these things soft noodles that get knocked around in crud or anything remotely variable?" To that I say "Nay!". You can lay these skis over on corduroy, charge through resort crud, and make high speed sweeping GS turns in deep powder, all with nearly equal ease. The hybrid rocker construction, with lots of tail rocker, if anything seems to help with variable conditions by keeping your tails free and the skis loose. Even their edge grip ain't half bad for such a fat ski.

In the tightest trees the 176 length can feel a little gangly, but the 17.3m turn radius still keeps them sporty and easy to turn on a dime. You think, it goes. For comparison, I skied the Armada Tracer 108 in a VERY deep season in Steamboat, and I was always finding myself having to think about my skiing more, not just picking a line THROUGH the trees, but behind and AROUND the trees, as the Tracers really mandated that you more delicately "finish" your turns. With the V8s shape, if you need to make a super short radius turn, they'll do that, and if you need to slarve sideways REAL QUICK, they'll slarve sideways REAL QUICK. If you wanted to be a little more nimble, these skis offer such massive shovels and so much surface area that I think one could size down and still have plenty of float.

The only downsides are that the sidewall does seem to be a tad bit less durable than say, a DPS, and the bases don't seem to be quite as good at holding wax as other skis. For the former, there's no such thing as a free lunch, and of course the incredibly light weight construction is going to have a cost. To be clear, I beat the absolute crap out these skis, though, and they've held up fine. For the latter concern, I don't have any proof or data to back up that claim, they just seem to slow down a little faster than my wife's DPS.

Simple, solid, backcountry!

Hello there, is there a difference between the current version and 2021/2022 version other than the graphics? Thanks!

Anyone know why, according to the Voile webpage, their warranty does not apply if these skis are mounted with tele bindings? I have some old v8s that I've been teleing on for years with no issues. I wouldn't mind upgrading to some new hyper V8s but if the ski is not strong enough to handle tele bindings then I'll guess I'll have to move on to another brand.

So my old BD Megawatts burned up in this spring's wildfires in NM, time to get a new set of powder boards! Looking to pair these with my comfy TLT8's. I'm 6' and 190lb. Interested in your thoughts on length (181 or 186) and bindings?

Hey guys. I have the Hyperchargers in 171 and like them, but I find I'm struggling for float in deep snow. Application is low-angle powder; more details of how I use them in my Hypercharger review.

Would replacing the Hyperchargers with the Hyper V8 make a meaningful difference? Should I size up to 176? I am 5'8" 160 lbs. Simultaneously, I like that the hyperchargers can sort of stand up to higher speeds when I want them to/bring the wrong skis. For instance, I've ridden them fast down an untouched Bonkers before. Is the V8 a pure Voile wiggle noodle with no backbone? For what it's worth I mounted the Hyperchargers at +1 but I'd probably mount them on rec now (I have gotten better at skiing).

Hi! On the Voile website they give a Suggested Skier Weight Range of 130-190lbs for the 181 length. I weigh 195-199lbs and typically wear a pack that is 4+lbs when touring. Do you think the 181 is OK for someone my size, or would you recommend the 186 length? Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi there! I am 6'1 + 200lbs and struggling to decide between the Hyper V8 186 or 193.

I am an intermediate-advanced yet conservative skier, mostly skiing/ski touring in Oregon, Washington, and Canada.

Will I get enough float with the 186? Or would you recommend the 193s? Thanks!

Hello!
I"m looking for a ski to go in close trees. A ski easy the turn and pivot to turning around trees. How's one between Voilé V8 are Manti can be better in those conditions? Thank very much for your advice.

I'm looking to finally quiver up and with the Hyper V6 being my go to grin engine, an easy decision would be the Hyper V8. But the Pagoda 112 makes it a tougher call with the V8's more width versus the 112's smaller turn radius. Obviously in the trees the DPS will be better but what about variable snow on the approach and skiing 10" of pixie dust when the snotel said 30"? Also I read all the question replies and could you expound on longer fat skis being "too floaty" for some of your staff. I'm 5'11", 165. Thanks

Intermediate to advanced skier but not expert. 5'10" 162lbs what length V8 would you recommend?

What is the running length & weight for the 193 Hyper V-8

Im looking at the hyper V8 for my powder ski. Im 5'11 @155# without a pack what length would you recommend. Thanks

These are my mid-winter ski for Chugach powder days in Alaska. Not only are they surfy, playful, and snappy with their shorter turning radius, they are a dream for touring. I ride the 165cm as a 130lbs, 5'6" female. This winter I logged a 10k backcountry powder day on them and wasn't entirely worked by its end. They are on the softer end, but that suits my skiing style. They've boosted my confidence and control as I worked my way into bigger terrain... and they are just downright fun. Coming from a skinny-ski background, I personally noticed a higher level of slippage in the skin track as compared to, say, the Vectors or other, more cambered skis. I like to pair these with a grippier skin for that reason. That said, I highly recommend the HyperV8s!

Thanks Brett! Super helpful - what would you say between the Hyper Charger and the V6 / V8? Maybe could be a nice middle ground in terms of the width? Also would you size up to a 186 or stay at the 181 length? Thanks again.

Hey - I have a pair of Black Diamond Helio 88 178cm that have been using for all conditions and love, but looking to something different as more of a dedicated mid-winter powder ski. I have Scarpa F1 LTs and was wondering if you think this would be too much ski for them? Seems like a bit of a mixed bag online so curious to hear your thoughts - I could also get the Hyper V6s but worried these would end up being somewhat similar to the Helios. For reference I am 6'3" and 175 pounds - was thinking of going with the 181 cm version.

I am trying to decide between the Hyper V8 and Hyper Charger, both in 171cm length. I worry the Hyper Charger is going to feel like too long of a ski with a larger turning radius, but am concerned the Hyper V8 is a little too fat underfoot for the amount of snow we typically get in Bozeman, MT. Any suggestions on which one you suggest. It would be my primary backcountry ski mainly skiing outside Bozeman and Big Sky with the occasional ski trip.