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I'm looking to get myself a pair of Volkl Mantra. I live...
By Yung Lee
Ranked #180 - Alpine Touring Bindings
February 8, 2009
I'm looking to get myself a pair of Volkl Mantra. I live in PA, and mostly ski on front side of the mountain with barely any powder, except when I'm in Vermont...though that's no match for skiing in the west. So basically, I'll be on groomed slopes 80% of the time, and out on powder 20% of the time. What are your thoughts on getting Marker Griffon or Baron for my use? I realize I may never use the AT option on the Baron...but I also read among the reviews that the plastic middle of the Baron stiffens the ski, hence enhancing edge grip...
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By Sam Reese
Ranked #10 - Alpine Touring Bindings
February 14, 2009
Never count on a binding to stiffen a ski, and even so, the Mantra needs very little stiffening.If you are /never/ going to tour, get the Griffon, it's got less things to go wrong, and weighs less. All AT bindings will break before their equivalent Alpine only counterparts, it is the nature of having more components. Or you could go with a Baron, and pick up some skins...
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Plastic, stainless steel, aluminum
- DIN Rated:
- Yes, up to 12
- Boot Compatibility:
- AT, alpine
- Brakes Included:
- Yes
- Brake Width:
- 110mm
- Heel Elevators:
- Yes, 6 and 12 degree positions
- Weight:
- [Pair] 5lb 6.4oz (2450g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry, resort skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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