Völkl Kendo (2012)
Tester's Review
The Mantra just keeps getting better with age. Now with a touch of tip rocker that improves its maneuverability and soft-snow performance, this Volkl stalwart maintains its solid and precise feel. The result is not unlike a reverse mullet, with the party up front and business (in the form of a stiff tail) in the back. It's a strong, capable ski for technical skiers that also has a wild side.
PRICE (MSRP): $775.00
PRICE (MAP): $649.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2011/2012 |
| Level | Advanced, Expert, Hi-Expert |
| MSRP | $775.00 |
| MAP | $649.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Category | Mixed Snow |
| Awards | Official Selection |
| Binding | Flat |
| Lengths | 163,170,177,184,191 |
| Waist/Width | 88 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 127-88-109 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.73 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.42 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.80 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 2.91 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 2.97 / 5 |
| Rating: Energy/Liveliness | 3.75 / 5 |
| Rating: Flotation | 2.37 / 5 |
| Rating: Versatility | 3.00 / 5 |
| Rating: Overall | 3.25 / 5 |
