Völkl Mantra (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): $825.00
PRICE (MAP): $699.00
Product Specifications |
How We Test
| Year | 2011/2012 |
| Level | Advanced, Expert, Hi-Expert |
| MSRP | $825.00 |
| MAP | $699.00 |
| Gender | Male |
| Category | Mixed Snow |
| Awards | Official Selection, Rocker |
| Binding | Flat |
| Lengths | 170,177,184,191 |
| Waist/Width | 98 |
| Tip/Waist/Tail | 132-98-118 |
| Rating: Stability at Speed | 3.58 / 5 |
| Rating: Maneuverability | 3.26 / 5 |
| Rating: Hard Snow Grip | 3.81 / 5 |
| Rating: Crud Performance | 3.50 / 5 |
| Rating: Forgiveness | 2.98 / 5 |
| Rating: Energy/Liveliness | 3.30 / 5 |
| Rating: Flotation | 2.94 / 5 |
| Rating: Versatility | 3.20 / 5 |
| Rating: Overall | 3.32 / 5 |
