Völkl Mantra (2009)
One of the category's most versatile skis, the Mantra straddles the line between all-mountain and big-mountain. The tip bites and pulls into turns early, and the body follows with exceptional grip throughout.
Props
Reactive. Will it to turn and you're on edge.
Gripes
The stiff tail, while great for hardpack, catches in softer snow.
Tester's Take
"Going fast or slow, this ski turns on command." -Sven Brunso
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: Average Score | 3.20 / 5 |
| Rating: Quickness/Bumps | 2.97 / 5 |
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