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Coming off a Mantra: how will this compare? I'm coming off...
By Rivertranced
Ranked #29 - Alpine Fat Skis
September 19, 2011
Coming off a Mantra: how will this compare?
I'm coming off of a Mantra, which I've skied on almost exclusively for the past 5 years. I have absolutely LOVED this ski, but finally broke it last year. While I wouldn't hesitate to get another Mantra based on experience, the new one is 4 mm wider than mine was, and I spend a lot of time in the bumps...so this might create an issue.
I've been considering the Sentinel instead. Has anyone found this ski to be too soft? The solidness of the Mantra is one of my favorite parts of that ski, and I fear that this one may be too soft in comparison. The old Pocket Rockets felt like a wet noodle to me, but I understand these are stiffer.
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By jamey parks
Ranked #1 - Alpine Fat Skis
September 20, 2011
2 layers of titanium and abs sidewall makes the sentinel solid and damp... Salomon built this ski to compete against the mantra so it is very similar. It really has nothing in common with the pocket rocket.
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By Nick Papailiou
Ranked #17 - Alpine Fat Skis
September 20, 2011
The Sentinel was my go-to daily ski last year and by no means should it be considered soft. I used the 191 and it brought back all the sensations of my race skis. Never spent much time in moguls with them, but I can tell you this ski charges. Super solid at speed, and hooks up really well. There wasn't a day last year I was disappointed when using the Sentinel, even with so many other options in skis out there. The Mantras are bad ass, and I'm not too sure how much 4mm will make of a difference though. Either way, you've narrowed down your choice to two great skis. Hope this helps, Nick
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Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 170 cm, 177 cm, 184 cm, 191 cm
- Dimensions:
- [170 cm] 129 / 93 / 119 mm; [177 cm] 129 / 94 / 120 mm; [184 cm] 129 / 95 / 121 mm; [191 cm] 129 / 96 / 122 mm
- Turn Radius:
- [170cm] 17.8 m; [177cm] 19.8 m; [184cm] 21.1 m; [191cm] 24.3 m
- Profile:
- early rise
- Construction:
- sandwich
- Core:
- wood
- Base:
- P-Tex 4000
- Tail:
- flat
- Binding Included:
- no
- Weight:
- (pair, 184cm) 9 lb 4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- all-mountain, powder
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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