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After a long slug up the mountain you reach the ridgeline and pull the skins off of the G3 Tonic Ski. When you look downhill an array of options tempt you. Should you venture in the trees to find softer snow, or carve high-speed turns down the open wind-blasted bowl? The Tonic’s early rise tip and reduced camber underfoot makes it an easy-to-steer, responsive ski in either of these conditions. And if you like to go full throttle the Tonic’s dual-density sidewall helps qualm the high-speed jitters in variable snow conditions.
- Early rise tip and reduced camber underfoot makes it an easy-to-steer, responsive ski in any condition
- Lightweight Paulownia poplar wood core allows you to haul ass up the skin track and then charge back down
- Dual-density sidewall helps qualm the high-speed jitters in variable snow conditions
Bottom Line: Rides both hardpack and pow.
Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.
If you had a choice between the G3 Tonic and the Zen Oxide for
If you had a choice between the G3 Tonic and the Zen Oxide for an all round touring ski in the Rockies, which one would you choose?
By: Steven Gasser
April 13, 2012
I would go with the Tonic. You take a slight weight penalty, but you get a bit of tip rocker and a shorter turn radius. They look a heck of a lot better, too.
By: Dave Marcus
April 13, 2012
Pre season hike and powder....
By: Mike Traslin
November 17, 2011
By: DoubleB
February 2, 2012
Curious... what camera did you use to capture this photo?
THX
Glade at Jay Peak on my Tonics
By: Skier
March 1, 2012
. NT Bulldog tele binding, Prophet NTN boots.
Glades are tight so I am on the 177 cm skis
Good times!
By:
Mike Traslin
November 30, 2011
I enjoyed the original Tonic skis... Now the Tonic went on a diet (They made them lighter) So when I tour up I have more energy on the down...I did a Dawn Patrol this am...And the conditions were variable, a little new snow, some ice, and various crud...I felt confident letting these skis go! Good times! I love the new graphics,they kept me stoked whlie I was zoning out on the up track....
1 Comment Last Comment: January 27, 2012 by: Mike Traslin
By: Mike Traslin
January 27, 2012
My brother was Stoked to get these skis in 192's....
Mt Baker ..October 18 2011
By: Mike Traslin
October 27, 2011
How does the Tonic (and Saint) measure up against the Volkl Mantra? I
How does the Tonic (and Saint) measure up against the Volkl Mantra?
I have the 10/11 BD Verdict... very nice ski but a bit soft. I need more dampness and a snappier ski. thinking of the Saint or Tonic... but I keep reconsidering the Mantra. Any suggestions?
THX
By: DoubleB
February 1, 2012
I have both the 2012 Mantra (184) and my second pair of Tonics(177). You are trying to compare apples and oranges! The Mantra is a great all round resort ski, heavy stable, carves ice, loves long GS turns. It is also a reasonably quick turning ski, with the early rise tip. I have NTN Freeride bindings on my Volkls. I call them the Panzer skis, hammer through anything.
The Tonics on the other hand are a light, quick, turny ski, very fast edge to edge, lively on fresh snow. Not as rock solid as the Mantras at high speeds. The rockered tips handle cut up snow very well too. On ice, hard bumps with the reduced edge hold (tip rocker) they have far less grip than the Mantras. On even an inch or two of fresh, they are a joy to ski. My Tonics have the NT Bulldog binding, a lite setup, with more ROM for skiing and a free-pivot too.. I usually tour on the Tonics, so they are a great, all round ski for the East. The Mantras come out when the resort is icy, or I try to keep up with my teenager on the groomers.
I ski both skis with the NTN Prophet boots.
By: Skier
March 1, 2012
Referencing Jeff Chrisler's comment below....
Jeff, of the Tonic and Saint you demo'd... which has more damping and a snappier feel? Does one come closer to feeling like the Mantra?
G3's are coming up on SALE and fits my budget better...
By: DoubleB
February 2, 2012
Personally, I don't think you can beat the Mantras. I have tried all the skis you mentioned as many of the resorts have free or very cheap demo days around me. I have two pairs of the Mantras in 170s and 177s, and they just rock. I feel like they can do everything very well. I'd give them a solid 9 out of ten on hardpack, nicely groomed, trees, and moguls. I'd give them a 10 out of 10 in the crud, and a 7 out of ten in pow. Awesome ski, and definitely one for a one ski quiver.
By: Jeff Chrisler
February 1, 2012
Mt Baker .. Glacier..
By: Mike Traslin
November 3, 2011
Change me.
Please choose an option to order this item.
Good times!
I enjoyed the original Tonic skis... Now the Tonic went on a diet (They made them lighter) So when I tour up I have more energy on the down...I did a Dawn more...
- Length:
- 172 cm, 177 cm, 185 cm, 192 cm
- Dimensions:
- 132 x 100 x 123 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (192cm) 24 m
- Profile:
- early rise tips, traditional camber underfoot
- Construction:
- sandwich
- Core:
- wood
- Base:
- P-Tex 2000
- Tail:
- raised
- Binding Included:
- no
- Weight:
- 7 lbs 14.4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- all-mountain, big mountain freeride, powder
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 60 days