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Volkl Katana Alpine Ski

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Katana 190 vs. Mantra 191 6'2" 220 30+yrs. of skiing....

By Ranked #197 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis April 21, 2009

Katana 190 vs. Mantra 191
6'2" 220 30+yrs. of skiing. Ride Squaw and Kirkwood in variable conditions. Want a stiff board to plow through crud, powder. Like to go fast. Been on Prophet 100s for 3 years and loved 'em, but they always seemed a tad too soft. Recommendations?

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By Backcountry.com Employee April 22, 2009

I'd get on the Mantra if you liked the Prophet 100 and just wanted something stiffer. The Katana is a big departure from the Prophet that you already like. It's much fatter and much stiffer. The Mantra is more similar in shape to your Lines, albeit with a longer turn radius and the same metal construction as the Katana. Hope this helps!

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
176cm, 183cm, 190cm, 197cm 
Dimensions:
141 / 111 / 131mm 
Turn Radius:
[176cm] 22.8m; [183cm] 25.2m; [190cm] 27.6m; [197] 30.2m 
Construction:
Power, titanium sheets 
Core Material:
Sensorwood 
Tail:
Raised 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Recommended Binding:
No 
Recommended Use:
Big-mountain skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
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