118 to 124 mm Powder Touring Ski
Voile HyperDrifter Alpine Touring Skis
The Voile HyperDrifter Alpine Touring Skis are for strong backcountry skiers who chase deep snow and want a fat ski that still holds a line when they open it up. A 121 mm waist under a 155 mm shovel at 178 cm buys float in bottomless snow, and early-rise camber with a long running length and a wide, flat tail keeps the HyperDrifter gripping at speed on steep, firm exits. At 1,555 g per ski in a 178, built on a paulownia core with a double carbon and fiberglass layup, the HyperDrifter is a deep-day ski for big alpine bowls, long powder tours, and storm cycles.
Specs Verified
Ratings synthesized from verified manufacturer specs.
Is This the Right Ski for You?
Best For
Advanced and expert backcountry skiers who tour for deep snow, ski fast in open terrain, and want 118 to 124 mm of directional width on a touring weight.
Consider Another Ski If
You want a loose, pivoty powder ski for tight trees, or most of your tours end on firm spring snow where a ski under 105 mm makes more sense.
CCBB Ski Ratings
Uphill Efficiency
1,555 g per ski at 178 cm
Downhill Performance
Long running length, 19.1 m at 178 cm
Soft Snow Float
121 mm waist, 155 mm shovel at 178 cm
Firm Snow Grip
Camber underfoot, wide flat tail
Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.
Ski Profile
Dimensions155-121-138 mm (178 cm)
Turn Radius19.1 m (178 cm)
Rocker ProfileEarly-rise tip, camber underfoot, flat tail
Core and LaminatePaulownia, double carbon weave
Skin Fit140 mm stock (171, 178 cm)
Recommended UsePowder and all mountain
Why We Like It
- At 121 mm underfoot with a 155 mm shovel at 178 cm, the HyperDrifter is the widest ski in the Voile Hyper line we carry, and that surface area keeps the tips up in deep, heavy snow.
- Early-rise camber with a long running length keeps more edge on the snow than a fully rockered powder ski, so the HyperDrifter stays composed when a run ends on wind-firmed snow.
- The wide, flat, barely tapered tail backs up a hard finish to the turn instead of washing out, which suits skiers who drive the front of the boot.
- The 178 cm weighs 1,555 g per ski, only 155 g more than a 183 cm Voile Hyper V6, thanks to a paulownia core, a light, low-density wood.
Best Uses
- Deep powder touring
- Big open bowls and alpine faces
- Midwinter storm cycles
- Fast, directional skiing in soft snow
- Sled- or hut-accessed powder days
Ski Selection Advice
The HyperDrifter comes in 171, 178, and 186 cm, and the radius grows from 18.3 m to 20.0 m across the run while the waist widens from 118 mm to 124 mm. The long running length means the HyperDrifter skis close to its printed length, so we size it at or slightly below a skier's usual touring length. The 171 cm suits lighter skiers and tighter terrain, and the 186 cm is for big skiers in open terrain.
Voile designs the HyperDrifter for alpine touring bindings, and a telemark mount voids the factory warranty. Brakes must clear 118 mm on the 171 cm and 124 mm on the 186 cm, a width not every touring binding offers, so confirm the brake before mounting or plan on a leash. Match the binding to your boot sole norm. We size skins off the tail: the 135 mm and 138 mm tails on the 171 and 178 cm take 140 mm stock.
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Technical Specifications
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Shape and Sizing
Dimensions152-118-135 mm (171 cm), 155-121-138 mm (178 cm), 158-124-141 mm (186 cm)
Turn Radius18.3 m (171 cm), 19.1 m (178 cm), 20.0 m (186 cm)
Weight1,455 g per ski (171 cm), 1,555 g per ski (178 cm), 1,660 g per ski (186 cm)
Lengths171, 178, 186 cm
Rocker ProfileEarly-rise camber: early-rise tip with a wide shovel, camber underfoot with a long running length, wide flat tail with minimal taper
Construction and Use
CorePaulownia wood core with two layers of Voile Carbon-Weave, a woven carbon and triaxial fiberglass layup
ConstructionFull cap
BaseSintered black base
EdgesFull-contact hardened steel
TopsheetAnti-ice polyamide
Recommended UsePowder and all-mountain touring
Binding TypeAlpine touring bindings
Compare the Voile HyperDrifter
HyperDrifter vs. Voile Hyper V8
The Voile Hyper V8 runs 112 mm underfoot at 176 cm on a hybrid rocker with a tapered, rockered tail, so it pivots and slashes more readily. The HyperDrifter is wider at 121 mm in a 178 and rewards a skier who wants to stand on the ski and run long, fast turns.
Voile Hyper V8 Alpine Touring Skis
HyperDrifter vs. Voile HyperCharger
The Voile HyperCharger shares the early-rise camber and directional personality at 106 mm underfoot in a 178. Choose the HyperCharger as an everyday big-mountain ski, and the HyperDrifter when deep snow is the reason for the tour.
Voile HyperCharger Alpine Touring Skis
HyperDrifter vs. Voile W HyperDrifter
The Voile W HyperDrifter brings the same early-rise camber and flat tail to 154 and 164 cm lengths, at 112 and 115 mm underfoot. Skiers who need a length under 171 cm should start there.
Voile W HyperDrifter Alpine Touring Skis
Common Questions
Who should buy the Voile HyperDrifter?
The Voile HyperDrifter suits advanced and expert backcountry skiers who tour for deep snow and ski it fast. At 121 mm underfoot and 1,555 g per ski in a 178, it gives powder-ski float on a touring weight, with enough running length to stay composed in open terrain.
How much does the Voile HyperDrifter weigh?
The Voile HyperDrifter weighs 1,455 g per ski at 171 cm, 1,555 g at 178 cm, and 1,660 g at 186 cm. Voile hand-builds each pair, so small variation from pair to pair is normal.
What bindings work with the Voile HyperDrifter?
The Voile HyperDrifter is designed for alpine touring bindings, and a telemark mount voids the Voile factory warranty. A brake must clear the waist, 118 mm at 171 cm up to 124 mm at 186 cm, so many skiers run a leash instead. Match the binding to your boot sole norm.
Is the Voile HyperDrifter a fully rockered powder ski?
No. The Voile HyperDrifter uses early-rise camber: an early-rise tip, camber underfoot with a long running length, and a wide, flat tail with minimal taper. That profile gives it more edge grip and a more directional feel than a rockered powder ski, at the cost of some looseness in tight trees.
What length Voile HyperDrifter should I ski?
The long running length means the Voile HyperDrifter skis close to its printed length. Most skiers size at or slightly below their usual touring length: the 171 cm for lighter skiers and trees, the 178 cm as the all-round choice, and the 186 cm for big skiers in open terrain.
What skins fit the Voile HyperDrifter?
We size skins off the tail. The 171 cm and 178 cm Voile HyperDrifter, with 135 mm and 138 mm tails, take 140 mm stock trimmed to the edges. The 186 cm tail measures 141 mm, so ask us to match a skin to that length.
How does the Voile HyperDrifter handle firm snow?
Well for its width. Camber underfoot, a long running length, and full-contact steel edges give the Voile HyperDrifter real grip when a powder run ends on wind-firmed snow. A 121 mm waist is still slow edge to edge on ice, so spring tours call for a narrower ski.
Our Verdict
The Voile HyperDrifter Alpine Touring Skis are a deep-snow touring ski for skiers who like a fat ski to behave like a directional one. The shape runs from 118 mm to 124 mm underfoot, early-rise camber and a flat tail keep it composed at speed, and the 178 cm weighs 1,555 g per ski. Tight trees and spring ice are where it asks the most of the skier, and in open powder terrain the HyperDrifter is a confident, light way to ski big lines on foot.
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