The Volkl 100Eight is a top-end soft snow ski for the advanced and expert level skier.  This ski stays light with keeping the metal out, but you are not missing out on anything as their other technologies more than make up for it.  The 3D Ridge technology is incredible for keeping the thin edges of the skis light and playful while the central core remains damp, stiff, and stable.  Carbon stringers help with the stiffness, while keeping the ski light and snappy.  With the rocker design this ski is not only serious but fun.  With the capability to be smeary, surfy, and slarvy, skiers love to have fun with these when conditions get deep.  The tapered tips help keep you up when conditions get deep as well.  If you don’t luck out and the snow isn't fresh, the 3D Glass and multi-layer wood core keep the skis snappy and poppy.  The flat tails help you drive energy into the entire ski and do surprisingly well on groomers for a 108mm underfoot ski.