{"product_id":"voile-vector-ace-touring-ski","title":"Voile Vector Ace Touring Ski","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ccbb-ski-page {\n    --ccbb-border: #d9d9d9;\n    --ccbb-light: #f5f5f3;\n    --ccbb-text: #222222;\n    --ccbb-muted: #666666;\n    --ccbb-bar-filled: #222222;\n    --ccbb-bar-empty: #dedede;\n    --ccbb-radius: 8px;\n    color: var(--ccbb-text);\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n    margin: 32px auto;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  .ccbb-ski-page *,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::before,\n  .ccbb-ski-page *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3,\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h3 { font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page p { margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; }\n  .ccbb-ski-page li { margin-bottom: 7px; 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}\n    .ccbb-rating:nth-child(-n + 2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); }\n    .ccbb-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 640px) {\n    .ccbb-ski-page { margin: 24px auto; }\n    .ccbb-section { padding: 26px 0; }\n    .ccbb-grid-2, .ccbb-rating-grid, .ccbb-fit-grid, .ccbb-spec-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ccbb-rating, .ccbb-rating:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ccbb-border); border-right: 0; }\n    .ccbb-rating:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }\n    .ccbb-spec-details summary { align-items: flex-start; padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-icon { font-size: 21px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-heading { font-size: 17px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-content { padding: 18px; }\n    .ccbb-spec-row { gap: 4px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-ski-page\"\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-eyebrow\"\u003e94 mm Sidewall All-Mountain Touring Ski\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eVoile Vector Ace Touring Ski\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-lead\"\u003eSkiers who want the Vector's firm-snow grip with the vibration taken out of it are the reason Voile builds the Voile Vector Ace Touring Ski on a sidewall instead of a cap. A 127-94-111 mm shape at 171 cm and an 18.5 m radius at that length keep the long running length and low-taper tail the Vector is bought for, and a continuous TPU sidewall over a paulownia core damps the chatter a cap ski passes to the skier. At 1,408 g per ski in a 171 the Voile Vector Ace also carries a maple mounting patch, which is what lets one ski take a light pin binding or an aggressive telemark binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-expert-line\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-expert-badge\"\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eSpecifications verified against the manufacturer catalog for this model year. Ratings are our reading of the specs and are pending staff on-snow review.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIs This the Right Ski for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eTourers and telemark skiers who ski firm and mixed snow at speed, want 94 mm underfoot with sidewall damping, and will pay a weight premium over the Hyper build for it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-card-title\"\u003eConsider Another Ski If\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-quick-answer\"\u003eYou want the lightest 94 mm ski for big vertical, you ski mostly soft snow, or you need a scale base, which Voile does not offer in the Ace construction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eUphill Efficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Uphill Efficiency: 4 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e1,408 g per ski at 171 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eDownhill Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Downhill Performance: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eContinuous TPU sidewall, maple patch\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eSoft Snow Float\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Soft Snow Float: 3 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003e94 mm waist, 127 mm shovel at 171 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-label\"\u003eFirm Snow Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-rating-bar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Firm Snow Grip: 5 out of 5\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-bar__fill ccbb-rating-bar__fill--5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-number\"\u003e5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-rating-description\"\u003eContinuous sidewall, flat low-taper tail\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eRating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCCBB Ski Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e127-94-111 mm (171 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eTurn Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e18.5 m (171 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRocker Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eEarly Rise Camber, early-rise tip with camber underfoot and a flat tail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eFlex Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eNot published by Voile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eCore and Laminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003ePaulownia wood core, two Voile Carbon-Weave layers, maple patch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eMount Point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eFactory boot center mark, Voile boot center chart per length\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eSkin Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003e120 mm stock width, trimmed to a 111 mm tail at 171 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-fit-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-label\"\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-fit-value\"\u003eAll-mountain and mountaineering touring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eA continuous TPU sidewall, a tough polyurethane strip running the length of the edge, transmits edge pressure more directly than a cap and damps vibration on the way back, which is what firm snow asks for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe maple mounting patch is a hardwood block under the binding screws, and it is the reason Voile rates the Voile Vector Ace for aggressive telemark bindings as well as light pin bindings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe partial cap layup keeps the sidewall tapered toward tip and tail, so swing weight stays down despite the extra structure at the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAn ABS tail protector, a molded plastic cap over the tail, takes the abuse that usually chews a ski tail apart in the boot room and on rocky exits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFirm snow, corn and refrozen descents at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAggressive telemark setups needing mount strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSki mountaineering where the descent is the point\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLong tours that end in variable snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSkiers who want damping without a poplar weight penalty\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSki Specialist's Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Voile Vector Ace starts at 157 cm rather than the 154 the poplar Vector offers, and the shape moves with the size as usual: a 157 is 119-90-105 mm on a 16.5 m radius at 1,136 g per ski, and a 184 is 133-98-116 mm on a 20 m radius at 1,542 g per ski. The weight advantage over the poplar Vector grows with length, so a skier on a 184 gains far more from the Ace build than a skier on a 164.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe maple mounting patch widens what this ski will hold: AT bindings including pin\/tech, and telemark bindings up to the aggressive end. Installing quiver killers still voids the Voile factory warranty. Mount to the marked factory boot center, which Voile publishes as a chart for each length, and skip the reinforcing plate. Match binding to your boot sole norm, size brakes to the waist at your length from 90 mm at 157 cm to 98 mm at 184 cm, and run skins at a 120 mm stock width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ccbb-rating-key\"\u003eLength and mount guidance built from the manufacturer size run. Confirm length against your height, weight and terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails class=\"ccbb-spec-details\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-summary-main\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-heading\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-subheading\"\u003eFull spec table · Click to expand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"ccbb-spec-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-columns\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShape and Sizing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e119-90-105 mm (157 cm), 123-92-108 mm (164 cm), 127-94-111 mm (171 cm), 130-96-114 mm (177 cm), 133-98-116 mm (184 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTurning Radius\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e16.5 m (157 cm), 18 m (164 cm), 18.5 m (171 cm), 19.5 m (177 cm), 20 m (184 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1,136 g per ski (157 cm), 1,259 g per ski (164 cm), 1,408 g per ski (171 cm), 1,492 g per ski (177 cm), 1,542 g per ski (184 cm)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLengths\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e157, 164, 171, 177, 184 cm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eProfile\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eEarly Rise Camber, early-rise tip with a wide shovel, camber underfoot, minimal taper and a wide flat tail\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction and Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"ccbb-spec-list\"\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCore\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePaulownia wood core with two layers of Voile Carbon-Weave, a carbon fiber and triaxial fiberglass laminate, and a maple mounting patch\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eConstruction\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePartial cap layup with a continuous TPU sidewall, maple mounting patch, ABS tail protector, textured polyamide nylon Anti-Ice topsheet, full-contact hardened steel edges, sintered black base. Made in Utah, USA.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAll-mountain and mountaineering touring\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBinding Pairing\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAT bindings, including pin\/tech touring bindings, and telemark bindings. Standard mount, no reinforcing plate required. Quiver killers void the Voile factory warranty.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n              \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWarranty\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOne year from date of end-user purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. Voided by modification or by installing quiver killers.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCompare the Voile Vector Ace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-grid ccbb-grid-3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eVoile Vector Ace vs. Voile Vector\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSame 127-94-111 mm dimensions and 18.5 m radius at 171 cm, different construction. The Voile Vector Ace uses a partial cap with a continuous TPU sidewall over paulownia at 1,408 g per ski, while the Voile Vector uses a full cap over poplar at 1,405 g. At 171 cm the weights match; at 184 cm the Ace is 138 g per ski lighter, and it is the damper ski at every length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Voile+Vector\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Voile Vector skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eVoile Vector Ace vs. Voile HyperVector\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBoth use a paulownia core with doubled carbon. The Voile HyperVector is the full cap version at 1,215 g per ski at 171 cm and is the ski to buy for vertical. The Voile Vector Ace adds the continuous sidewall and maple patch for 193 g per ski more, and returns damping and mount strength for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Voile+HyperVector\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Voile HyperVector skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-card ccbb-card--bordered ccbb-comparison-card\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eVoile Vector Ace vs. Voile Charger Ace\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe same Ace construction 10 mm apart underfoot. The Voile Charger Ace is 137-104-121 mm at 171 cm and 1,488 g per ski, which floats better in soft snow. The Voile Vector Ace is 127-94-111 mm and 1,408 g, quicker edge to edge and better suited to firm conditions and long climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"ccbb-comparison-link\" href=\"\/search?q=Voile+Charger+Ace\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eShop Voile Charger Ace skis\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section ccbb-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWho should buy the Voile Vector Ace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Voile Vector Ace suits skiers who already know they want the Vector shape and want it to ski quieter. The continuous TPU sidewall and paulownia core give firm-snow damping a full cap ski cannot, the maple mounting patch takes an aggressive telemark binding, and at 1,408 g per ski at 171 cm the weight stays touring-reasonable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Voile Vector Ace weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Voile Vector Ace weighs 1,136 g per ski at 157 cm, 1,259 g at 164 cm, 1,408 g at 171 cm, 1,492 g at 177 cm and 1,542 g at 184 cm. These are halved from Voile's published pair weights, which for this article are odd numbers, so each figure is rounded to the nearest gram.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs the Ace build lighter than the standard Vector?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eAt the long lengths, yes, and at the middle of the run, no, which the marketing does not separate out. Voile describes the Ace construction as making these Vectors lighter, and the published pair weights bear that out at 177 cm and 184 cm, where the Ace is 78 g and 138 g per ski under the poplar Vector. At 171 cm the Ace is 3 g per ski heavier. Buy the Ace for damping and mount strength; treat the weight saving as a bonus that only shows up in the long sizes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat bindings work with the Voile Vector Ace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Voile Vector Ace takes AT bindings, including pin\/tech touring bindings, and telemark bindings, and the maple mounting patch is what Voile credits for holding an aggressive tele binding. Quiver killers void the Voile factory warranty. A standard mount needs no reinforcing plate. Match binding to your boot sole norm and size any brakes to the waist, 90 mm at 157 cm up to 98 mm at 184 cm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat length Voile Vector Ace should I ski?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eThe run is 157, 164, 171, 177 and 184 cm, with no 154 as on the poplar Vector. A 157 is 119-90-105 mm on a 16.5 m radius and a 184 is 133-98-116 mm on a 20 m radius, so length buys width and stability together. The Ace weight advantage also grows with length, which argues for sizing up rather than down.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat does a sidewall do that a cap does not?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eA sidewall puts material directly above the edge, so pressure from the boot reaches the edge with less flex in between, and vibration coming back gets absorbed in the sidewall rather than passed up the ski. Cap construction is lighter and cheaper to build and tends to feel livelier and less settled. On firm and broken snow the sidewall is the better tool, which is why Voile calls the Ace its dampest platform.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat skins fit the Voile Vector Ace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-faq-answer\"\u003eRun skins at a 120 mm stock width. The tail measures 105 mm at 157 cm through 116 mm at 184 cm, so 100 mm stock would leave tail edges bare at every length. Match the skin to the tail rather than the 94 mm waist, and note the ABS tail protector does not interfere with a tail clip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ccbb-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eOur Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ccbb-verdict\"\u003eThe Voile Vector Ace Touring Ski is the Vector for skiers who ski firm snow hard enough to feel a cap ski working underfoot. A continuous TPU sidewall over a paulownia core and doubled carbon damps the chatter, the maple mounting patch takes an aggressive telemark binding as readily as a light pin binding, and the 127-94-111 mm shape at 171 cm on an 18.5 m radius still holds the long running length the Vector is bought for. At 1,408 g per ski in a 171 the Voile Vector Ace matches the poplar Vector on weight and beats it at the long lengths, while giving away 193 g per ski to the HyperVector. Gram counters should take the HyperVector; everyone else should look here first.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Voile","offers":[{"title":"157","offer_id":48797279420573,"sku":"5108-157-2627","price":994.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"164","offer_id":48797279453341,"sku":"5108-164-2627","price":994.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"171","offer_id":48797279486109,"sku":"5108-171-2627","price":994.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"177","offer_id":48797279518877,"sku":"5108-177-2627","price":994.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"184","offer_id":48797279551645,"sku":"5108-184-2627","price":994.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/7103\/files\/voile-vector-ace-skis-2627_1536x1920_e1700e99-a971-49c3-a380-cc7779ff6798.jpg?v=1788371241","url":"https:\/\/cripplecreekbc.com\/products\/voile-vector-ace-touring-ski","provider":"Cripple Creek Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}