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Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski
I'm an agressive girl skier (5'10", 140lbs, ski...
By kootenaygirl
Ranked #809 - All Mountain Skis
November 28, 2009
I'm an agressive girl skier (5'10", 140lbs, ski 80-100 days/yr, used to compete) and I've been scoping out the mantra and aura as my new ski hill ski for BC kootenay mountains. I can't seem to find demos for either of these in the right length that actually fit my small ski boots so I'm looking at buying without trying. I've never been tempted by a women's only ski as a rule, but maybe I'm being narrow-minded. I'm wondering if there's any input on which ski I should go for, mantra or aura?
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By Eriditorum
Ranked #170 - All Mountain Skis
November 29, 2009
Hi ski neighbor- I'm in North Idaho. I ski ID, WA, MT, WY, BC, so I know your home conditions well. The Mantra is my go-to ski... I'd recommend the 170 Mantra for you. The Aura and Mantra are extremely similar. However, The 170 Mantra gives you +2mm in the waist, and +3mm in the tip over the 170 Aura, and has a -2m shorter turning radius (18.2m) to boot! Being that you're an aggressive skier and and ex-comp gal, it should be a great fit for you. The Mantra skis stiff and fast (Volkl's race pedigree), is very stable at high speeds, and holds an incredible edge- characteristics you are probably well accustomed to and like. However, it's still responsive, nimble, and playful. The Sensorwood core and Titanium reinforcement help the Mantra to blow through heavy crud and tracked up areas (this is key for heavy Kootenay snow IMO). The extra width in the tip and waist over the Aura will give you added float in the deep. For more, you can read my review below: "The Best Quiver Of One Ski." Hope this helps.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 170cm, 177cm, 184cm, 191cm
- Dimensions:
- 133 / 96 / 116mm
- Turn Radius:
- [170cm] 18.2m; [177cm] 20.3m; [184cm] 22.5m [191cm] 24.8m
- Construction:
- Power, titanium sheets
- Core Material:
- Sensorwood
- Tail:
- Twintip
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Expert big-mountain freeride
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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