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Volkl Unlimited AC50 Alpine Ski w/ Motion iPT Wide Ride 14.0 Binding
How do these compare to the Mantra? I just got back from two...
By Mark McDonnell
Ranked #2790 - Alpine Skiing
March 16, 2009
How do these compare to the Mantra? I just got back from two days at Keystone. I demoed a pair of Mantra 184's. Snow was hard with ice. The Mantras were fast (hit 55.6 MPH on the GPS :)) on the steep groomers but tended to skid and slide a bit. The rental boots were only a 50 stiffness which probably contributed alot to the lack of solid control. I want something that will hold a turn a little harder. I have been skiing for almost 40 years but this was my first time in nine years. (No excuse. I know.) I am 50, 6'1", 225 lbs expert. ThanksMark
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By Mike Shea
Ranked #1985 - Alpine Skiing
August 17, 2009
Mark - I'm 60, 5'4" and have been skiing for 50 years. I live in Colorado so I ski, Keystone, Copper, Vail, Bevo a lot. I've skied on just about every make of ski there is, and some that don't even exist any more. Volkl makes the best ski for hard pack conditions. I bought a pair of AC50's last year after my Salomon XScreams burned up in a fire. The AC50 is a much better ski for speed and crud. I would be a bit hesitant skiing these monsters though if I hadn't skied in a few years.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 163cm, 170cm, 177cm, 184cm
- Dimensions:
- 128 / 85 / 112mm
- Turn Radius:
- [163cm] 14.7m; [170cm] 16.3m; [177cm] 18.0m; [184cm] 19.6m
- Construction:
- Extended Double Grip
- Core Material:
- Extended Sensorwood w/ dual titanium sheets
- Tail:
- Flat
- Binding System:
- iPT Wide Ride w/ Marker 14.0
- Binding Included:
- Yes
- Recommended Use:
- All-mountain skiing, 60% off-piste / 40% on-piste, advanced to expert
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
Change me.