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Volkl Mantra Alpine Ski
I am an east coast skier I just got back from a trip to Tahoe....
By glenn2034659
Ranked #540 - Alpine Fat Skis
March 9, 2009
I am an east coast skier I just got back from a trip to Tahoe. 8ft in 5 days yes it was epic! The downside my Scott Mission skis w/ duke binding were stolen :( now I need to get another mid fat ski and was looking for some help. I loved the missions but some of my friends in the biz are trying to get me on the mantra. So you know were its going in the quiver I have a pair of head monster 82's for the east coast ice days, and a set of scott P4's for the deep pow days. What would be a better middle ski for the east coast were I am 90% in the glades/woods or charging bumps. the mantra in a 184 or the misson in a 183? I am 6'1 208lbs
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By pbrajemian
Ranked #767 - Alpine Fat Skis
March 12, 2009
Mantra in a 191. I am 5'11", 185 and ski the 191 every day of the season. Easily rip monster GS turns thru chopped up crud snow of the east coast. They plow thru anything. At top speeds, the ski quivers a little bit but you'll figure out how to fix that after a couple scary fast runs. Awesome thru bumps. Very consistent flex from tip to tail (STIFF). Some people say too stiff for powder. Not sure on that one, haven't skied anything deeper then 10" as of yet. My buddy and I ski nothing but Salomon stock bindings. We got away from Look ZR/P18 since it didn't give you that same clamped in, boot to ski to snow feel and flex throughout the turn. Mount it straight up or slightly forward if you think the 191 is too long, it will make it feel shorter. I don't ski trees.Good luck.
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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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