The 2025 Völkl Secret 102 is the kind of ski that doesn’t ask for permission—it charges the mountain with the same force and finesse as the brand’s men’s freeride flagships, but tuned specifically for powerful women skiers. This is the widest ski in the women’s Secret line, and it’s built for those who want to blast through crud, arc fast turns on wind-buffed bowls, and go full throttle no matter what the snow report says.

At 102mm underfoot, the Secret 102 is squarely in that big-mountain, do-everything width zone. It floats well in softer snow without feeling sluggish on the groomers, and it thrives in variable conditions where softer skis get bounced around. Völkl’s Titanal Frame construction brings a stiff, damp feel underfoot with just a bit more forgiveness at the tip and tail, while the multilayer wood core adds stability and rebound. The carbon tips keep swing weight down, which helps this ski feel maneuverable despite its robust build.

Once you’re on snow, the Secret 102 feels locked in and composed. It rewards strong skiing—think forward stance, high edge angles, and commitment. On edge, it grips tenaciously, but the real strength of this ski is how it holds that power through the entire turn, even when the snow gets messy. It’s not playful in the way a looser, rocker-heavy ski might be, but it’s not a dead board either. There’s life underfoot if you’re strong enough to flex it and light enough to let it move.

Compared to the narrower Secret 96, the 102 is more floaty and freeride-oriented, better suited to off-piste days and storm cycles. Against its peer group—the Blizzard Sheeva 10, Nordica Santa Ana 104 Free, or Salomon QST Stella—the Secret 102 stands out as the most stable and directional. It’s not trying to be surfy or overly accessible. It’s built for confidence, speed, and precision.

The 2025 version hasn’t strayed far from the proven formula. If anything, it feels slightly smoother through the shovel with a more consistent flex profile, but the heart of the ski—powerful, planted, fearless—remains untouched. This ski isn’t for everyone, but for women who want to charge hard and demand a ski that won’t fold when the terrain gets technical or rough, the Secret 102 is ready to handle whatever line you point it down.