Volkl Racetiger gs r jr — Review

The Volkl Racetiger gs r jr is the junior giant slalom race ski in Volkl's 26 race lineup, designed for young racers refining GS technique. It uses a multilayer wood core with two layers of full Titanal, length-tuned construction, tip rocker, full sidewalls and a pre-mounted Marker JR Race Interface plate. Geometry features a slightly wider shovel for early turn support.

The Racetiger gs r jr is built around early turn engagement — the wider shovel helps young athletes initiate above the gate line, while the two-layer Titanal underfoot delivers the edge hold required for GS-style longer arcs at speed. The construction stiffens by length, so a junior on a 158 cm gets an approachable feel while an older athlete on a 170 cm gets race-ready stiffness. Pre-mounted Marker JR plate provides clean power transmission.

Multilayer wood core, two layers of full Titanal (length-tuned thickness), tip rocker with full sidewalls, slightly wider shovel for early turn support, Marker JR Race Interface plate pre-mounted. Lengths 158 / 165 / 170 cm. Sidecut tuned to GS race geometry per length; Volkl does not publish a single unified sidecut/radius for the junior range.

U12-U16 ski racers training GS. Compared to the Head WCR e gs rebel team junior it shares the same junior-race positioning with Volkl-specific tuning. Compared to the slalom-focused Volkl Racetiger jr SL the gs r jr is the GS-specific complement — both together form a junior combi-event setup. Against the Nordica Dobermann combi pro s (jr 7.0 fdt) the Volkl gs r jr is more GS-specific while the Dobermann combi pro spans GS/SL on one chassis.

Pros

• Length-tuned construction matches the athlete's development stage.
• Wider shovel helps younger racers initiate turns early.
• Two-layer Titanal under foot delivers race-class edge hold.
• Marker JR Race Interface plate ships pre-mounted and aligned.
• USSA approved for race competitions.

Cons

• Dedicated GS geometry — no all-mountain or recreational use case.
• Only three lengths (158/165/170) — older or larger athletes may need adult Racetiger.
• Plate-mount system limits future binding options.
• Premium-priced junior race tool.

Verdict: A capable junior GS race ski that grows with the athlete via length-tuned construction. Combine with the Racetiger jr SL for a full combi-event setup. For older athletes pushing past 170 cm, the adult Racetiger GS line is the natural next step.