I just thought I would mention if you plan to mount these with a tele setup to beware that these skis are thinner than most tele specific skis(since they are not technically for tele). My husband had the Mantras and when they were mounted the person dimpled through the bottoms. The guys at black diamond mounted mine with the 01 binding without issues but advised me of the above info. Just make sure whoever mounts them tele style knows what they are doing! They ski everything great and are loads of fun.

I just got the volkl Kiku's (168) this year and love them. I am a 118 lb 5'7" athletic advanced intermediate. I've ridden them 15 days now and they have become my daily skis, mostly at Vail (back bowls). They have given me the confidence to go faster. They smooth out the rough snow and I can even make short turns easily when needed in powder (tried them in the trees, and soft bumps). I've skiied them in a couple of 3 ft days (opening of the back bowls, and a few great dumps in december) and they are heaven. I've also skiied them in 5 warmer days without snow and I feel I can still rip (as long as it's not icey). My only complaint is that hard pack moguls are more difficult (although I can get through them). I would like another pair of skis for the moguls on hardpack days. I tried using my old beloved rossignal B3's after skiing the Kiku's and I can't enjoy the rossi's anymore. I find I like a slightly stiffer ski, and the feel of volkls.

I just got these last season and love them. I am 5'7" 120 lbs and this is the only sport where I think a 'womens' ski does make a difference. I am aggressive but my skinny legs can only do so much to a ski. I have the 163cm length with BD 01 bindings(tele setup, the most amazing binding ever!). I ski almost exclusively in the backcountry in utah. I have taken these through all sorts of different snow and conditions, they are easy to turn and make me feel like I am floating on clouds. I can't compare these to too much b/c I haven't tried any other fat women's skis (only mens) but I have been very happy. Based on where I ski I think I would get a fatter ski the next time I buy some even if it had a little extra weight (like the kiku) but so far these are great all around skis.

The aura is the first all mountain ski I've owned and I must say was an excellent first choice. I'm 5'7", 130, intermediate/advanced, bought 170s and I must say this ski has changed the type of skier I am. It handles the groomers well, I have so much more control at high speeds and they carve nicely. It plows through the crud and floats in the pow. My roomie bought the same pair, 163s and she's 5'3", prob 110 and expert and she loves them too. They are so fun and effortless. Great ski.

If you're a woman who needs new ski's, buy these ones!!!!! These are the best boards i have ever been on. It was time for new sticks this year and i demoed about 4 different pairs and fell immediatly in love with these. They will go anywhere. On groomers they carve fast, the tip chatter is very minimal and only when you are going at break neck speeds. Short or long turns they do excactly what you want to. In powder those softer tips are great, and the float is amazing. They are extremely durable so far (about 15 days on them).

I'm 5'6" 140 lbs. 163cm Length, mounted with Rossignol SAS 120's (wish i would of used these for an AT settup) Get these, they are super stable and a ton of fun. best womens ski i have ever personally been on.

Ashley R.

What can I say - I have a happy wife. She took the skis out at Keystone yesterday with about 4" of fresh and she loved them!