Volkl Mantra (2009)
No gimmicks. The Mantra is as simple a construction as anything out there: wood core, vertical sidewalls, metal laminates. And it performs accordingly. Other skis will be less demanding, but the Mantra skis with the power seasoned experts enjoy. In crud it's unflappable, and there's plenty of flotation for powder days and enough edge-grip to get you back to the lift. "A versatile performer," said Woods. "Charges the steeps yet feels at home on groomers."
Best For
High stability in rough conditions
Not For
Forgiveness or short-turn quickness
PRICE (MSRP): $825.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2008/2009 |
| Level | Advanced |
| MSRP | $825.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Binding | without binding |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 133/96/116 |
| Rating: Powder Performance | 2.97 / 5 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.29 / 5 |
| Rating: Long Turns | 3.62 / 5 |
| Rating: Medium Turns | 3.62 / 5 |
| Rating: Short Turns | 3.62 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 2.97 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.10 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.26 / 5 |
| Rating: Corduroy Performance | 3.10 / 5 |
| Rating: Moguls Performance | 2.97 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 2.86 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 2.97 / 5 |
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