Voile Hyper V8 Alpine Touring Ski - 759948918020

Voile Hyper V8 Alpine Touring Ski - 759948918020

After crushing hard in the backcountry for the past 5 years, the Hyper V8 receives a serious upgrade with lighter construction and a wider rendition of its innovative geometry. A lightweight paulownia core is woven with carbon fiber, shedding hundred of grams all while maintaining durability and performance. With 141mm in the shovel and a narrow tail, the Hyper V8 is a lightweight pow slaying machine. Bring this bad boy out on the deepest of days and lap low-angle pow until your legs give out.

What our Experts Think

• Built as the ultralight touring version of the classic V8, designed to maximize uphill efficiency without losing its surfy downhill feel.
• Paulownia wood core + double carbon construction significantly reduce weight while maintaining stiffness for technical terrain.
• Wide 107–115mm platform (depending on length) delivers excellent flotation in deep powder and soft snow conditions.
• Hybrid rocker profile provides effortless turn initiation, smooth float, and a playful, intuitive ride in variable snow.
• Camber underfoot improves edge hold, giving added control when conditions firm up unexpectedly.
• Extremely lightweight uphill performance makes it ideal for long backcountry missions and big vertical days.
• Maintains the V8’s signature “surfy, fun-first” downhill personality, just in a much lighter touring package.
• Best suited for skiers prioritizing powder, alpine touring, and low-weight backcountry efficiency over resort stiffness or heavy chop performance.

                   
Q&A

Q: What makes the Voile Hyper V8 Alpine Touring Ski unique?
A: The Hyper V8 combines a surfy powder shape with ultralight construction, using a paulownia core and double carbon layup for maximum uphill efficiency without losing the playful downhill feel.

Q: Who is the Hyper V8 best suited for?
A: It’s designed for backcountry skiers who prioritize deep snow performance, long tours, and a lightweight setup while still wanting a fun, responsive ski on the descent.

Q: How does it perform in powder?
A: The wide shovel, rockered tip and tail, and hybrid rocker profile deliver excellent float and a smooth, surf-like ride in deep snow.

Q: Is the Hyper V8 good for uphill touring?
A: Yes. The Hyper construction significantly reduces weight compared to the standard V8, making climbs faster and less fatiguing over long backcountry days.

Q: How does it handle mixed conditions?
A: It remains stable and predictable in variable snow, but like most powder-focused skis, it performs best in soft to medium conditions rather than icy hardpack.

Q: How is it different from the standard V8?
A: It keeps the same shape and downhill feel as the V8 but uses lighter materials and more carbon to significantly reduce weight for touring efficiency.

                   
Maintenance Tips   

• Wax the sintered base regularly to keep glide fast and protect the lightweight touring base from drying and oxidation.
• Avoid over-waxing the contact edges so the ski retains its natural grip and smooth turn initiation in variable snow.
• Sharpen edges as needed, especially after icy tours, and dry immediately afterward to prevent rust.
• Repair base scratches early with P-Tex to avoid core exposure and maintain downhill performance in deep snow.
• Keep bindings and mounting screws checked periodically—lightweight construction relies on clean, secure mounts for safety and performance.
• Dry thoroughly after every tour, focusing on edges, topsheet, and binding interfaces to prevent corrosion and moisture damage.
• Apply a thick storage wax in off-season, then store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat to preserve the carbon/wood composite structure.
• Handle with care in rocky terrain, as the Hyper V8 is built for lightweight touring efficiency rather than repeated heavy impacts.