The Objective shares the same profile as all of Voile's "charging" skis with- camber; a long effective edge; and a flat tail-
It is the narrowest (along with the "new" Endeavor) ski with this profile-
from widest to narrowest:
charger→ vector→ objective/endeavor→ WSP
While I can certainly appreciate how a Nordic skier would see any ski that is 80+mm underfoot as a "soft/fresh/powder" snow ski-
the widest model- Charger- is clearly the ski intended for being prepared for bottomless pow-
but, all of these skis with this profile are designed to have a "hard-working" effective edge and tail.
Quoting Volie-
the Charger:
"directional/carving"
" It’s a directional “carving” ski with an edge-to-edge feel, capable of big lines as well as daily driving. It features minimal taper and a wider hard-working tail for control in debris and harder conditions. The generous width, early-rise tip and wide shovel provide excellent float in powder. A long running length with less sidecut provides for strong edging ability when driving fast and steep."
the Vector:
"directional/carving"
"It's arguably the best in our line for firm snow."
the Objective:
"directional/carving"
"stiff enough to hold an edge on boilerplate."
All of these skis are capable of charging on hardpack- the wider ski-chosen→ the more boot one is going to need to hold it on edge...
I have little doubt that the Objective is potentially more capable on hardpack than the Rabb 68...
The Rabb is a modern downhill ski for the Nordic skier- but it is does not have the chops for hard-charging on hardpack/boilerplate/ice-
Might seem strange to say- but, I would rather my 185 Nansen on hardpack/boilerplate with a BC-XC boot than my Rabb...
Asnes Rabb 68 over the Voile Objective BC w/Xplore
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Re: Asnes Rabb 68 over the Voile Objective BC w/Xplore
Cross-country AND down-hill skiing in the backcountry.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
Unashamed to be a "cross-country type" and love skiing down-hill.
Re: Asnes Rabb 68 over the Voile Objective BC w/Xplore
Doesn’t seem strange at all. Makes a lot of sense. Heck, an old school, straight cut, downhill would do better on hard pack. Far easier to hold an edge with those skis. A lot of the “spoons” on the market today favor middle of the road conditions… like you’d find on a ski hill that makes, grooms snow. No real hard pack there.
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