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Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski
I'm 6'4" and 200 lbs. I'm an intermediate,...
By Matt
Ranked #1636 - Alpine Fat Skis
December 16, 2008
I'm 6'4" and 200 lbs. I'm an intermediate, but aggressive skier looking to spend more time off-piste than on-piste. I'm looking for an all-mountain ski to replace my Volkl Supersports (can't afford a powder-specific ski...too many other toys). I have several questions: a) I'm leaning toward the Mantra, but not sure if the 184 or 191 length is best for me (worried the 191 is too much ski...I am aggressive, but not an advanced skier at this point); and b) I could get a friends Salomon 1080 Guns in 188 for near free, so how do the Mantra and 1080 Gun compare. Thanks...and I appreciate the discussion/help on this site.
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By willie2272186
Ranked #239 - Alpine Fat Skis
December 16, 2008
If i was you i get the guns for near free, I skied guns for 2 seasons before getting fatter powder skis, The guns are a fun off-piste powder ski that turn very quick in trees and float real well up to about knee plus depth, they are a mid-soft ski that ski groomers well as long as the snow is soft, They HATE real hard/icey conditions but are fun in softer snow, IMO if you are looking for a off-piste ski they are way better then the mantras. The mantras are STIFF and do ski groomers and crud very well, but the guns will blow them away off-piste. If you go mantra go 184 the 191 would be to much ski for you.
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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
- Country of Origin:
- Germany
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