Summary: Volkl added a little more girth to the Mantra's already hefty frame this summer giving it even more float and power. When you change a ski as popular as the Mantra, the old "why fix it if it ain't broke" comes to mind, but we think it's more like making one of the best just a little better! The Mantra is about as solid as they come and it's ready to handle anything you can throw at it, so hang on and get ready to charge!
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The Mantra is back with the same name but a new shape, 2mm wider all the way down. The new shape gives it a little more float, but it's still the pinnacle product for the skier who wants to ski the super deep stuff, yet still have a solid, race-ski like feel on the front of the mountain.
-Dimensions:
133/96/113
-Sizes:
170,177,184,191
-Power Construction
-Sensorwood Core
-2 sheets Titanium
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Skiing magazine: "Testers like the Mantra's turn execution, turn stability, and hard-snow grip. Though lightweight, it throttled down crud and chewed groomers at all speeds. Gripes: A wider footprint would improve powder flotation. Props: Precise yet floaty in crud. Tester's Take: 'Versatile and ready to rage in all conditions.'"
Powder Magazine: "Reasonably stiff with ample sidecut, this GS-style fat ski is a great everyday choice for skiers who face the fall line while riding mixed snow. THe 96mm waist offers plenty of float in powder, while the vertical sidewalls and wood-core construction provide excellent edge-hold on hardpack."
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