Völkl Mantra review 2015

PROSKILAB™ reviewers' comments

The Mantra from Völk gave the reviewers a wonderful surprise that they weren’t expecting in this segment. Not only does the ski match the 50% piste/50% freeride programme to perfection, but in addition, its intuitive and playful nature ("a toy!" one of the reviewers wrote) make it a whole new ball game in pleasure. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a very lively ski that’s just as happy on as off piste.

Review: Pros

• Excellent behaviour on piste
• Very good grip and turn behaviour
• A lively and playful ski with intuitive turn behaviour
• Especially good in short turns
• Very good behaviour overall in freeride
• Excellent floatation in powder

Review: Cons

• The ski is a tad less happy in very long turns at high speed on piste

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Manufacturer's remarks

Is it still possible to improve one of the best All Mountain freeride skis in the world? The answer is a resounding yes! And not just with small changes, but with a whole new construction. The Mantra now has a new shape, with a Full Rocker design, moderated directional Taper, and slightly more marked width than its predecessor. Only the titan construction is still the same for maximum transmission power. The result is a Mantra that’s even more versatile with very broad spectrum utilisation, more direct and precise on-piste performance, and even more playful and well-adapted performance off-piste.

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