Short & Sweet Volkl Mantra M6 SKI REVIEW If you think TicTok is stupid, then this might be your ski!
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- I had the chance to ride these the classic ski of all classic skis. When this ski first came out I was probably in my 20s. They made the ski for me and have just let the ski grow up with me. It is now thew ULTIMATE DAD SKI. Want to know more about this ski or other great skis out there? Check me out at: www.curated.co...
I am a DAD. 59 yrs old and not jumping in the air much but still like skiing the bumps occasionally. I believe my foundational ski skill set is hard drive carving and everything else follows with minor balance and edging adjustments. I ski mostly in Oregon and frequent Idaho. I love this ski. It gives me everything I want out of a variety of turns (GS to slalom). I get a real pop out of the turns that make me feel like I am just floating on top of the surface of the snow until initiating the next turn. I like to call myself a "roamer". I like to ski runs from one side to the other searching for fun features along the way with the exception of bump runs. I do not like skiing in a crowd. My preferred style just conflicts with people that prefer a more straight line down. All that being said, I am glad I did not take the sizing advice and sized up to a 178. When I am skiing fast across the fall line in deep NW crud, I get rocked pretty good going across all the straight line ruts that were created when the snow was fresh powder. If I were on the 171s, I feel like I would lose even more stability. You definitely do not want to get in the back seat on these skis.
Intermediate Skier - mid 40’s - 5’-10” 200lbs.
Was on Elan Explore 82 skis for 7 years - my first and only pair. Needed a big time upgrade felt these skis were Holding me back in getting better.
I consider myself an intermediate skier, comfortable on blues and blacks. Most skiing done out west No so big on trees or moguls but will ride them occasionally I am still working on my carving technique still skidding down steeps, and love the occasional speed - have topped out at 46 MPH - I don’t consider myself an aggressive skier not getting any younger but I plan to improve my carving skills this year With practice. I didn’t want to get a ski that with time I would eventually overcome and stay stuck with I wanted a ski I would eventually work my skills and techniques into as I gain more experience and settle into it nicely. I don’t plan on buying another pair of skis in a loooong time as I am well invested in the Mantra M6. I did a lot of research on it and i understand it’s an overpowering and demanding ski. I am looking forward to the challenge. I am not concerned about the weight of the skis as I am in good shape and have strong legs turning won’t be an issue or fatigue. I am excited to purchase . Did I make a good choice?? honest thoughts? I am Ready to invest 👍👍
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I don`t even know what tictok is and I ski on Mantra M4 191cm. Very happy with them but today I just purchased the M6 184cm for a little variation.
Yo, currently rocking some Volkl Blaze 106s, but looking for something a narrower for the firmer days and to play in the moguls. I had the Kendo 88s and Brahma 88s on my radar, but I've also seen these. Would I be sacrificing/gaining anything going narrower (88) vs something like the Mantra? I'm skiing A Basin and Keystone mostly this year, but spent all of last season at Loveland.
Size wise the Mantra might be a little too close to the Blaze, but as you know the construction and feel will be VERY different. The Kendo is a great option for these days in January when we don't see a lot of fresh snow. I ski a similar ski on harder days like what you are describing (K2 Mindbender 89ti) I'd go Kendo for the "Go Fast and Hit Bumps" days. Thanks for the question. If you want a pair and don't have a favorite local shop I'll hook you up on Curated www.curated.com/e/craig.piefer
What about a ski for an intermediate to advanced skier, not expert, who wants an all mountain one quiver, on and off piste?
I am about to drop a review on the Fischer Ranger 102. It is a great one ski quiver and a lot more forgiving and playful than the Mantra. I would definitely check that one out!
“Leaning towards advanced?”